Maricopa is one of the fastest-growing communities in Arizona, and with that growth comes increased demand on our transportation system. Moving commuters safely and efficiently through the city is an ongoing challenge—one that requires long-term planning and smart investment.

In 2025, City Council took a decisive step by approving a ½-cent sales tax dedicated to the creation and expansion of Maricopa’s major transportation thoroughfares. From the outset, the City committed to being fully transparent about how these funds are collected and used.

Here, residents can see their tax dollars at work—tracking how much revenue the sales tax generates and exactly which projects those dollars support.

** Revenue from the ½-cent sales tax fluctuates with economic activity, but is projected to generate millions of dollars annually that are restricted for transportation improvements.

These funds cannot be used for unrelated City services.

While the expansion of SR-347 is a critical part of this effort, it is only one piece of a broader plan. The sales tax was approved to fund a comprehensive network of commuting corridors that improve safety, reduce congestion, and provide more reliable routes throughout the city.

This is a long-term transportation strategy—designed to support Maricopa’s growth today and well into the future, not a single-project solution.

Commuting corridors are major arterial roads that support SR-347 by providing alternate routes, redirecting traffic, and improving access to I-10 and regional highways.

Improvements to SR-238 help move regional and truck traffic around Maricopa instead of through it — improving safety and reducing wear on local streets.

The loop road concept is designed to redirect traffic efficiently once drivers arrive in Maricopa, reducing congestion along John Wayne Parkway and improving local access.

In addition to these efforts, the City of Maricopa is actively and strategically exploring further infrastructure improvement opportunities across the community. As additional funds become available, the City will prioritize investing its time and resources to address these needs and strengthen Maricopa’s transportation network for the long term.

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