Arizona Statewide Economic Study 2002

Infrastructure Reports
Arizona"s infrastructure is an important determinant of its economic opportunities. The Technical Advisory Committee identified five infrastructure elements that are critical to virtually all of Arizona"s economic sectors. Each of these elements have been analyzed extensively in other studies, many of which are cited in the reports in this section.

The goal here is to present summary level information that can be useful to shaping Arizona?s economic challenges and opportunities. Specifically, the researchers were asked to assess the sufficiency of Arizona?s infrastructure and identify shortfalls. There has been careful consideration to ensure that the Infrastructure Reports support both Old Economy and New Economy sectors.

These reports vary in length and approach. This is a reflection of the availability of current information, and not a statement about the relative importance of the subject.

Arizona?s Education & Workforce Infrastructure
This report summarizes Arizona?s position relative to other states in K-12, Higher Education and Workforce Development. Funding issues and major initiatives are described here, including the Arizona Workforce Connection.

Arizona?s Energy Infrastructure
(Two PDF files: Energy and Energy Appendix)
This report assesses Arizona?s energy infrastructure including electricity, natural gas and petroleum. It outlines changes in the national electricity industry and describes the major providers of electricity and natural gas in Arizona. Current and planned generation and transmission capacity are also discussed.

Arizona?s Telecommunications Infrastructure
This report focuses on broadband telecommunications infrastructure including the various technologies being deployed to achieve high-speed connectivity. It describes regional capacity issues and efforts to accelerate capacity development.

Arizona?s Transportation Infrastructure
This report reviews Arizona?s current transportation infrastructure, funding levels, transportation system demands, current challenges and planning efforts to address those challenges.

Arizona?s Water Infrastructure
This report describes Arizona?s water resources, major provisions of water legislation and the infrastructure to transport and store water. Key issues such as water quality, rural water capacity and legal issues are also discussed.