Transporation and Infrastructure news

Port of Tucson Upgrade Eases Access to Freight Train Line

May 12, 2016 The port's new 'off ramp' gives large trains the ability to enter/exit the port to load and unload

Town Hall: Better Roads Would Strengthen Trade with Mexico

Apr 29, 2016 Business, government leaders lament infrastructure issues hampering imports, exports.

Stretch of Tucson's 22nd Street Dangerous for Pedestrians

Apr 27, 2016 5 pedestrians, 1 bicyclist killed on 1-mile stretch south of downtown last year.

Pima County Considers Eight More Traffic Roundabouts

Apr 18, 2016 County transportation officials want to build safer intersections.

Land Buys to Widen Broadway on Tucson City Council Agenda

Apr 18, 2016 Resolution would allow property acquisition to begin along two-mile stretch.

$28M Renovation Planned at Tucson International Airport

Apr 10, 2016 First upgrade in more than a decade will affect security, departure areas.

Tucson Seeks to Replicate Streetcar Success in Growth

Apr 6, 2016 Property values boom along tracks. Is a focus on transit the way to go?

Road, Streetcar Closures for Street Fair This Weekend

Mar 31, 2016 Event draws thousands, slowing central city traffic until Sunday night.

What to Know About Arizona's New Federally Compliant ID

Mar 30, 2016 Voluntary Travel ID will be required for commercial air, federal building entry.

Lack of Staff Delays Goods Crossing at Nogales Port

Mar 16, 2016 Customs service unable to find candidates to fill hundreds of inspector jobs.

ADOT Begins Interstate 11 Environmental Impact Study

Mar 7, 2016 Process of finding most environmentally friendly route for southern stretch of highway.

Road Project Will Close Most of 22nd/Alvernon Intersection

Mar 2, 2016 Water, sewer line work will keep traffic out of much of the intersection through Monday

Tucsonans Want Road Repairs, But Split on Taxes for Them

Feb 23, 2016 Mayor sought public opinion on sales, property tax increases to fix deficit.

Phoenix Airport Sets Passenger Record; Tucson Traffic Falls

Feb 10, 2016 44 million last year at Sky Harbor, while Tucson International declined 2%.

New Yorker's Electric-Powered Road Trip Reaches Tucson

Jan 19, 2016 Brian Kent is cruising through the lower 48 states to show electric vehicles just need a place to plug in

2016 Brings 'Cautious Optimism' in Tucson

Jan 7, 2016 Some think this could be the year Tucson's economy moves past slow growth.

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