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Its purpose is to "bring together city, county, federal, and other stakeholders to leverage our collective resources and work together to address transportation safety issues," said John Halikowski, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) director and plan leader. Halikowski explained that when making improvements to highways, ADOT looks for ways to include elements that increase safety for all roadway users, including bicyclists and pedestrians. He pointed to one large, complex project—the new interchange at 1-19 and Ajo Way—as an example of the comprehensive and collaborative approach. l-19/Ajo Way had all the elements of a major project, elements that can cause things to go wrong if not handled correctly, from the latest interchange design techniques to community concerns to soils and drainage issues. Thanks to careful planning and stakeholder coordination, the $84 million project was completed in August 2020 and the new intersection is having the desired impact on traffic flow and safety in south Tucson. |