arizona’s rest areas washto committee on maintenance march 8, 2010 washto committee on maintenance...
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Arizona’s Rest AreasArizona’s Rest AreasWASHTO Committee on Maintenance
March 8, 2010
WASHTO Committee on Maintenance
March 8, 2010
ChronologyChronology
• 2008 - Board turns sour on rest areas• Late 08 - 25% budget cut• Feb 09 - First proposed to close• Nov 09 – Closed 13 of 18• Feb 10 – Letter from Gov to US DOT• May 10 – possible limited reopening
ConcernsConcernsConcernsConcerns
• Political impact• Security / vandalism• Water / wastewater• Trucks parking at TIs, etc.• Tourism
Governor’s Directives to ADOTGovernor’s Directives to ADOT
• Identify federal funding options• Continue to explore “Adopt-a-Rest Area• Investigate use of inmate labor• Seek local government or civic partners
Actions to DateActions to Date
• Two attempts at “Oasis” candidates• Met with Dept of Corrections• Contacted USDOT and congressional
delegation• Adopt a rest area• Other federal funds
National Weather
Service Web Page
Jan 21, 2010
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Flash Flood Warning
Flood warning
Winter Storm Warning
Dust Storm Warning
Blizzard Warning
Stranded for 6 Days at Mount
Graham Observatory and
Hannigan’s Meadow
Safford District