1. Passing Lanes 1 A Petition to increase convenience and safety along Arizona State Highway 64

2. Purpose • The purpose of this presentation is to convince you, the Grand Canyon Rotary Club, of the need for expansion of Highway 64 between Williams and Grand Canyon.

3. Where? 2

4. Year Number of accidents on Highway 64 Number of casualties 19974 107 50 19995 109 59 Safety • Road status • Accident growth 3

5. Convenience • Greater Annual Grand Canyon Visitation = Greater Traffic Volume on Highway 64 4

6. How will passing lanes help? • Improved traffic flow • Safer passing opportunities • Future growth allowance

7. Drawbacks • Environment • Cost • Construction 5

8. Grand Canyon Monthly Visitation 4

9. So how can we help? • You can show your support for passing lanes along Highway 64 by signing this petition. • The petition will be sent to State Senator John Verkamp, State Representatives Jim Sedillo and Tom O’Halleran, and the Arizona Department of Transportation.

10. Sources • 1. www.aaroads.com • 2.www.maps.geotracker.com • 3. www.dot.state.az.us • 4. www.nps.gov/grca • 5. United States National Forest Service