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The Arizona Department of Transportation has released its environmental impact statement of the I-11 corridor. ADOT's preferred alternative is shown in blue.

State Seeks Public Comment on Proposed New Interstate

May 7, 2019 The Arizona Department of Transportation has released its preferred route for a new interstate from the Mexican border to north of Phoenix.
Looking east from Cocoraque Butte, Ironwood Forest National Monument.

Proposed Arizona Highway I-11 Generates Support, Opposition

Apr 29, 2019 Some are calling a smart step toward boosting trade, while others say it's unnecessary and warn of its environmental impact.
$900 million could address repairs and construction Pima County roads over the next 10 years.

Pima Association of Governments Asking for Feedback on Road Projects

Apr 22, 2019 The list of improvement plans for 2020-2024 are available for public review.
The intersection of Ina Road and Interstate 10 seen in a photo posted on the Arizona Department of Transportation Facebook page, March 14, 2019.

Ramps Opening at Ina and I-10

Apr 15, 2019 After a two-year closure, commuters will be able to merge onto I-10 from Ina Road.
Courtesy image adapted from part of an award-winning CAPLA project by UA graduate Kate Stuteville modeling sea-level rise.

UA Architecture Grads Forecast Future Effects of Climate Change

Apr 12, 2019 The projects were honored for designing innovative solutions for San Francisco Bay area.
The Buzz staff rides the April 2019 Cyclovia route with Kylie Walzak of the Living Streets Alliance. April 2019

Making Tucson's Streets Safer for Everyone

Apr 5, 2019 A preview of Cyclovia this weekend and the city of Tucson's recently approved "complete streets" plan.
A wind turbine.

TEP Begins Construction on its Largest Wind Farm Yet

Apr 2, 2019 The company will be investing in more renewable energy systems over the next two years.
A Waste Management recycling bin.

Tucson May Temporarily Stop Recycling Glass and Newspapers

Mar 25, 2019 Officials pointed to a sharp rise in financial losses due to global changes to the markets.
Route 66

Last Grants Coming for Endangered Route 66 Program

Mar 22, 2019 A preservation program is set to end in the fall, and no agreement has been reached to keep it going.
An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

Tucson City Council Votes to Take E-Scooters for a Spin

Mar 20, 2019 A dockless electric scooter pilot program was approved to start later this summer.
Looking west as a dust storm forms near Interstate 10 in Pinal County, July 10, 2018.

Advanced Dust Storm Detection Coming for I-10 Drivers

Mar 19, 2019 ADOT's radar-based system rolls out later this year.
The intersection of Ina Road and Interstate 10 seen in a photo posted on the Arizona Department of Transportation Facebook page, March 14, 2019.

Ina Road Opens Over I-10 After Two-Year Closure

Mar 14, 2019 It will be a couple more weeks before drivers can merge onto Interstate 10 from Ina Road.
An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

E-Scooters Likely to Roll Out on Tucson Streets This Summer

Mar 8, 2019 Tucson City Council voted to revisit the final draft of the electric scooter pilot program.
At left, an illustration of the path of a pedestrian and an Uber self-driving vehicle, at right, which struck and killed the pedestrian in March, 2018 in Tempe.

Arizona Prosecutor Says Uber Not Criminally Liable in Deadly Crash

Mar 6, 2019 It's not known whether prosecutors are considering charges against the operator of the self-driving vehicle.
A HAWK pedestrian and bike crossing on West Saint Mary's Road.

Tucson Council Moves Up Date for New HAWK Pedestrian Crossings

Feb 28, 2019 Two pedestrian-activated crosswalks will go in a year ahead of schedule.
Workers install solar panels on a rooftop.

The State of Solar Power

Feb 21, 2019 Where does support for renewable energy stand after the failure of Proposition 127 last fall?

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