Transporation and Infrastructure news

Groups question risk, expense of border wall construction during coronavirus pandemic

Mar 31, 2020 Critics say big construction crews are still at work — increasing the risk of spreading the virus and traveling to other states.

New law to increase internet access for rural and tribal communities

Mar 25, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is underlining the importance of broadband services, but some communities can't get a dependable connection.

Environmental advocates say planned border construction threatens jaguar corridors

Mar 19, 2020 CBP announced plans to build more than 90 miles of border wall in an area advocates say is predominantly remote wilderness.

Tucson International Airport says shorter lines biggest impact of pandemic so far

Mar 17, 2020 An official says that while COVID-19 is hitting the airline industry hard, the Tucson airport is open for business and stepping up cleaning procedures.

Route set for Tucson's spring 2020 Cyclovia

Feb 27, 2020 The path will include downtown and South Tucson streets.

Arizona House panel OKs ban on new airport ride-hailing fees

Feb 18, 2020 The 4-3 vote fell along party lines, with majority Republicans in support.

Tucson Council members call on Pima County to leave city out of road-repair plan

Feb 13, 2020 The $387 million pay-go program is funded by property taxes from all Pima County residents.

Uber, Lyft confirm Phoenix airport business as usual for now

Jan 30, 2020 The companies said they will continue operations until the Arizona Supreme Court rules on proposed fee increases.

Official: Oft-delayed Sonoran highway project expected this spring

Jan 24, 2020 A transportation official says completion of the highway is a couple months away, despite repeated delays to the project.

Despite distracted-driving law, Arizona still ranks low on highway safety

Jan 24, 2020 Some officials took issue with the report, which said the state is lacking recommended traffic safety laws.

Not a smooth ride so far for e-scooters in Tucson

Dec 10, 2019 The city is searching solutions to the problems scooters bring, while some are calling for an end to the program.

Streetcar from the airport to Tucson Mall? A federal grant could put plans in motion.

Dec 1, 2019 As the city looks to expand its transit network, it wants to prevent gentrification and displacement.

Oro Valley opens roundabout

Nov 26, 2019 An engineer says the roundabout offers a higher safety rating than the previous four-way stop.

UA team working to make intersections safer in Tucson

Nov 25, 2019 A study group is recommending changes to improve safety and efficiency.

Rio Nuevo’s role in the Broadway widening project

Nov 22, 2019 The district will focus on redeveloping the Sunshine Mile.

Broadway widening and the Sunshine Mile

Nov 22, 2019 The new year brings new construction to Tucson.

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