Tag: City of Maricopa

  • Arizona 347 – Most Dangerous Road in Arizona

    A major artery into and from the City of Maricopa to the metro Phoenix area is one of the most dangerous roads in the State of Arizona.

    Issues:

    Speeders: It’s not unusual to see people going over and estimated 100 miles per hour weaving in/out of traffic.  Very little traffic control because of lack of enforcement personnel.

    Southbound at Riggs: Trucks and cars use right should to make right turns driving down the right should for at least a mile.

    Northbound at Cement Plant: Trucks don’t stop when making a right turn (north) on AZ 347 even when they have a red light.  Although, there is an acceleration lane, cars slam on their brakes thinking they are turning in front of them.  Trucks should always make a stop before making a right turn on red.

    Riggs Light Remaining Red:  Even with no cross traffic, Riggs stays Green for as long as 43 seconds without traffic backing up cars going north and/or south bound on 347.

    Accident at Riggs going south on AZ347 - January 26, 2018 6:30pm
    Accident at Riggs going south on AZ347 – January 26, 2018 6:30pm
    Accident leading into Maricopa - January 26, 2018 6:26pm
    Accident leading into Maricopa – January 26, 2018 6:26pm
    June 14, 2017 – 4:16pm

    Arizona 347The nightmare of AZ 347

    AZ 347 Accident - December 15, 2017
    AZ 347 Accident – December 15, 2017

  • Don’t Cross Flooded Roads

    Caution must be used at all flood roads.  Turn around, stay alive.

    Flooded Road - Porter Rd at Farrell, City of Maricopa, AZ
    Porter Rd at Farrell, City of Maricopa, AZ – July 19, 2017 – Photo by Maricopa Police Department

  • Security Camera Registration by the City of Maricopa

    City of Maricopa Police LogoMaricopa Police Department

    Voluntary Security Camera Registration Program

    This program allows citizens and business owners to register the locations of their video surveillance systems with the Maricopa Police Department. When a crime occurs, we will be able to identify the locations of video surveillance systems and enlist the assistance of citizens to help us collect video evidence. By registering your cameras you are providing the Maricopa Police Department with a proactive approach to preventing crime. Also by registering your cameras you will help solve crimes in your area if they should occur. Note: your camera information will not be available to the public and only visible to the Maricopa Police Department.[1]

    Register at: http://www.maricopa-az.gov/web/police

    References:

    1. Press Release (PDF)

  • SR 347 Overpass for the City of Maricopa, Arizona

    Major city project from 2017 – 2019.

    References:

    1. www.overpasstracker.com
    2. Videos of Proposed Intersection (June 15, 2017)