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Local governments are trying to get a head start on getting support behind extending the RTA.

County Supe: To Fix Roads, Replace Property Tax with Sales Tax

Oct 19, 2017 Supervisor Christy proposed a tax that would cover Pima County's needed road work in a decade.
A rendering of what the completed Ajo Way/Interstate 19 will look like once completed. The project is expected to be complete in early 2018.

Ajo at I-19 Closed For Weekend As Construction Continues

Oct 13, 2017 Closure allows girder work on new bridge crossing the interstate.
A group of Tucsonans will head to Washington, D.C., for the National Bike Summit.

Young Tucsonans Headed to National Bike Summit in DC

Oct 3, 2017 They'll meet other activists and young people focusing on cycling as a primary form of transportation.

Documentary Follows Andy Warhol Sculpture from Family Living Room to $3 Million Dollar Auction

Sep 22, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Why many Arizona missing persons cases may be getting a new look; Meet the woman behind the voice of Tucson's transit system; Two volunteers who help keep Arizona's parks & trails in shape.

'Mini-Spike' in AZ Gas Prices After Hurricane Harvey Expected to Pass Quickly

Sep 5, 2017 An industry analyst says a significant rise isn't expected, and prices should return to normal by the end of the month.

Sun Tran Route Changes Proposed

Sep 4, 2017 Open houses this week scheduled to get feedback on changes.
Cars travel on the Catalina Highway.

AAA: Arizonans Will Take to the Road, Nature Labor Day Weekend

Sep 1, 2017 Survey notes that the holiday is a popular travel time for couples, not families.
From left, Sun Corridor CEO Joe Snell, Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, TuSimple CTO Xiaodi Hou, Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson and Sun Corridor Board Chair and UNS Energy CEO Dave Hutchens cut the ribbon at a media event introducing TuSimple's Tucson office.

Chinese Company to Test Driverless Trucks in Tucson

Aug 21, 2017 TuSimple hopes to complete its pilot run by the end of next year.
George Gunter (left) and Rahul Bhadani (right) show the data from a more advanced sensor attached to the roof of the "cognitive and autonomous test vehicle." The goal of their project was to get similarly accurate data with a sensor that records less data.

Learning to Program a Driverless Car at the UA

Aug 8, 2017 A 10-week summer course meant to encourage students to continue studies in research-based graduate programs.
A patch for the Pima County Sheriff's Dept.

You've Been Warned: Pima County Ticketing Drivers on Cellphones

Aug 4, 2017 The period after the ban went into effect netted 700+ warnings for drivers in unincorporated areas.
Customers check in at the ticket counter on the first day of Aeromar's 10-month service to and from Tucson.

Tucson Airport Loses Lone Mexico Flight

Aug 1, 2017 Aeromar service discontinued Monday. Problem was not a lack of passengers.
Detour signs at a road construction project.

Committee Meets Tuesday to Set Priorities for Pima County Roads

Jul 31, 2017 Group will decide how to spend money raised by a new property tax in Pima County.
The Tristar Experience, formerly known as the Flying Hospital, will leave Tucson for the first time in more than 15 years as it heads to its new home in Kansas City.

'Flying Hospital' to Depart Tucson After 15 Years in Storage

Jul 13, 2017 The plane will become a teaching space where students can learn about careers in STEM and aviation.
Cars moving through Tucson.

Busy Roadways Expected in Arizona for Holiday Weekend

Jun 29, 2017 AAA forecasts 865,000 Arizonans will leave town for Independence Day weekend.
A Tucson Police car.

City Seeks Citizens to Review Prop 101 Public Safety Spending

Jun 14, 2017 The oversight commission will look at sales tax revenues going to the Tucson police and fire departments.

Traffic Program Finds 1 in 7 Driving Without Seat Belts

Jun 12, 2017 TPD also noted 6 instances of children riding in the car unrestrained.

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