Transportation (Public Transit)

SB 1222 prohibits using public funds to extend Phoenix's light rail service to a specific area bounded by 17th Avenue (east), Adams and Van Buren Streets (north), 18th Avenue (west), and Jefferson and Jackson Streets (south). It also bans such extensions within 50 linear yards of this defined zone. The bill directly affects the Phoenix light rail system and any public entity seeking to fund new service in these areas. This policy change restricts where public transportation dollars can be allocated for light rail expansion.

This bill appropriates $665,000 from the state highway fund for Apache County to improve rural school bus routes and stabilize soil along those routes. Apache County must contribute at least $60,000 in local matching funds to access the state money. The funds are exempt from standard budget lapsing rules, ensuring they remain available for the project. This directly affects Apache County's transportation planning and school bus operations.

HB 2892 allocates $665,500 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Transportation. The funds are specifically designated for Apache County to enhance and stabilize rural school bus routes through soil stabilization work. This bill directly affects Apache County's rural school transportation infrastructure by funding projects to prevent road damage from soil erosion. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation, as the bill was recently introduced (first/second readings in January 2026).

SB 1332 prohibits Arizona from providing state funding or financial support for new light rail construction projects. It requires the state transportation department to conduct a feasibility study by December 2027, comparing light rail costs, environmental impact, ridership, and maintenance against alternatives like autonomous vehicles and bus systems in Maricopa County. The study must be submitted to state leaders and Phoenix officials, with findings informing future state involvement decisions. The bill expires on June 30, 2028, making it a temporary measure to evaluate transit options before potential future funding.