Transporation and Infrastructure news

First Phase of Interstate Connection Project Completed

Dec 15, 2015 Pima County celebrates new Aerospace Parkway, part of Sonoran Corridor.

Why Did the Wildlife Cross Over the Road? To Reduce Road Kill

Dec 9, 2015 First wildlife overpass in state going over highway north of Tucson; more to come.

AAA: Driving Down, Flying Up This Thanksgiving Weekend

Nov 23, 2015 15% fewer Arizonans will hit the roads this holiday, 9% more will fly.

Can Tucson Pedal Its Way to Best Bicycling City Honors?

Nov 19, 2015 Thursday is final day of bike-riding census; only riders with beards (real or fake) are counted.

Tucson Red-Light Cameras Will Remain in Place for 2 Weeks

Nov 2, 2015 Ban favored by 65% of voters, takes effect when election is certified Nov. 17.

UA Study: Drivers Exhibit Racial Bias Toward Pedestrians

Oct 13, 2015 'Implicit racism:' Motorists likely to stop quicker for white pedestrians than black.

METRO WEEK: Pro/Con Debate on Pima County Bond Election

Oct 9, 2015 $816 million borrowing proposal would require higher property taxes.

Report: Arizona Revenues Fall Far Short of Highway Needs

Sep 29, 2015 Auditor General's Office projects $63 billion fund shortage in next quarter century.

Sun Tran, Teamsters Release Details of Bus Contract

Sep 28, 2015 Most union employees to receive raises; bus drivers' starting salaries will not increase.

Tucson-to-Phoenix Passenger Rail: Where's the Money?

Sep 28, 2015 ADOT's proposal draws excitement, but some worried about price tag in billions.

Pima Sheriff Cites 1,600 Drivers for School Zone Violations

Sep 24, 2015 Special enforcement targets Amphitheater, Flowing Wells and Vail school districts.

AZ WEEK: Arizona Leaders Debate Education Funding

Sep 18, 2015 Also on the program: update on proposal for Tucson-Phoenix passenger rail.

Tucson Bus Workers Get up to $5 Hourly Raises, Bonuses

Sep 18, 2015 Two-year contract that ended six-week strike will cost city $4.3 million.

Tucson City Manager Credited with Helping End Bus Strike

Sep 17, 2015 Details of 2-year contract undisclosed by Teamsters Union and Sun Tran management.

Tucson Bus Strike Ends; Normal Service Resumes Thursday

Sep 16, 2015 Tentative pact reached at 1 a.m. Wednesday; union members vote to approve 2-year deal.

Bus Strike, Day 41: Talks Ongoing, But No End Predicted

Sep 15, 2015 Management, union express optimism in meeting with federal mediator daily.

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