Local Resources

Whether you’re an Arizona native or arriving for the first time, you’ll need to know what local resources are available to you, such as public libraries, where to buy groceries, or how to get around town.

Transportation

ASU encourages all students, faculty, and staff to use alternative methods of transportation as often as possible. For information on transportation options, please visit the following links:

ASU Parking and Transit Services
ASU Commuter Options
Valley Metro (public transportation system)

Grocery Stores

Whole Foods Market
Sunflower Market
Trader Joe’s
Fry’s
Safeway
Albertson’s
Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket
Bashas’ Supermarkets

Shopping Centers

Tempe Marketplace – Over 120 restaurants, retail shops, and entertainment venues.
Arizona Mills – Manufacturers’ and retail stores, restaurants, movie theater, IMAX theater.
Fiesta Mall – Retail stores and restaurants.
Scottsdale Fashion Square – Over 225 retail shops, eateries, movie theater, etc.
Chandler Fashion Center – 180 retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment.

Miscellaneous Resources

Driver License and Vehicle Registration (Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division)
Hospitals (comprehensive list from Wikipedia)
Register to Vote in Arizona
Public Safety (Arizona Department of Public Safety)

Cable and Telephone companies:

• Cox Communications
• Qwest

Utility companies:

• Salt River Project (SRP)
• Arizona Public Service (APS)
• Southwest Gas Corporation

Educational Resources

Maricopa County Library District – More than 20 public libraries in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Maricopa Community Colleges
Maricopa County School Districts