Traffic Congestion
Summary
Mesa is growing fast, but the roads aren't keeping up, meaning your daily commute is going to stay a major headache until the city fixes its infrastructure.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
You'll probably waste more money on gas idling in traffic, and the city will likely hike taxes or fees soon to pay for massive road fixes.
Local businesses near alternative routes might see more foot traffic, but honestly, nobody really wins when traffic is this bad.
Every local driver and commuter who loses precious time and patience sitting in endless Mesa traffic jams.
Mentions & discussions (3)
East Mesa neighbors call for a new traffic light after woman dies in canal crash
A 26-year-old woman died Sept. 25 after driving her car into a roadside canal on Signal Butte Road in east Mesa, prompting neighbors to call for improved traffic safety measures along the stretch of road.
Mesa traffic congestion worsens as city outpaces infrastructure
A new state study indicates Arizona roads are aging and not keeping up with demand from new drivers. The result is lots of traffic and urban sprawl.
Mesa traffic congestion worsens as city outpaces infrastructure
Mesa traffic congestion worsens as city outpaces infrastructure ABC15 Arizona
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