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Downtown traffic at Congress and the Freeway

Bill Aims to Create Statewide Ban on Texting While Driving

Mar 5, 2018 Arizona is one of two states that have yet to ban some form of texting while driving.

Groups Work to Reduce Blowing Dust Risk on I-10

Feb 28, 2018 Officials from government agencies gathered to share research and update others on projects aimed at minimizing problem.
An artists' rendering of what a plaza built around the bungalows could look like.

Rio Nuevo Wants to Use Broadway Properties Swept Up by Widening Project

Feb 14, 2018 Project would include new parking, relocating historic bungalows and changes to Solot Plaza.
Local governments are trying to get a head start on getting support behind extending the RTA.

Federal Proposal Won't Affect Most Tucson Road Projects, Official Says

Feb 13, 2018 Road plans in Tucson most often use local money only in order to avoid federal standards.

Texting While Driving Now A Primary Offense in Tucson

Feb 2, 2018 First time fine is $50, doubles for the second ciation.
A pothole on a Tucson street.

Pima County Drafts Proposal for Road Repair Sales Tax

Feb 2, 2018 Tax revenues would go towards roadwork entirely to start, then gradually shift to mitigate property taxes.
The new air traffic control tower for Tucson International Airport

3.4 Million Passengers Flew Out of Tucson International in 2017

Jan 23, 2018 Airport monthly passenger numbers have grown for 18 straight months.

Pima County Sales Tax Plan Could Speed Road Repairs

Jan 8, 2018 County supervisors want feedback at public hearings this month.
A pothole on a Tucson street.

2017 Brings More Talk of Roads in Tucson Government

Dec 29, 2017 Pima County, Tucson Council political party makeup remains the same. Both bodies talk of road fixes.
Tucson Police officers at the Ronstadt Transit Center, downtown Tucson, April 2017.

Tucson Transit Fares Changing

Dec 28, 2017 Some fares are increasing, others are dropping.
Cars travel on the Catalina Highway.

AAA: More Than 1/3 of Arizonans Will Travel for Holidays

Dec 22, 2017 While many will take to the road, most will not be leaving the state.
Looking east from Cocoraque Butte, Ironwood Forest National Monument.

2 Routes Run Through Avra Valley in Report on Proposed Interstate

Dec 20, 2017 The department has identified 2,000-foot corridors that ADOT considers possibilities for proposed highway.
Passenger jet technology could guide robotic cars: U of A professor

Arizona Researcher Linking Aviation Tech and Self-Driving Cars

Dec 18, 2017 How GPS and radar from passenger jets can help guide robotic vehicles.
Detour signs at a road construction project.

Ajo and I-19 Intersection Closed Overnight Friday for Bridge Work

Dec 15, 2017 Construction will restrict travel through the area from 10 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday
A sign directing pedestrians on a street in downtown Tucson.

Memo: Pima County Can Task RTA With Road Repairs

Dec 14, 2017 Proposal by Supervisor Christy hinges on the legality of handing such work off to another agency.
Local governments are trying to get a head start on getting support behind extending the RTA.

Pima County Approves Two-Year Road Repair Plan

Dec 12, 2017 Plan prioritizes residential roads in need of repair over those that must be rebuilt.

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