Transporation and Infrastructure news

Hybrid Cars Make 'Clean Air Blue Skies' Eligibility

Dec 29, 2014 Six vehicles designated by state transportation officials to get plates allowing single-occupancy in HOV lanes.

Older Drivers Want More Testing, Survey Says

Dec 26, 2014 Misperception they are less safe behind wheel, AAA Arizona says; despite that, 70% want stricter screening.

Arizona Holiday Forecast: 2 Million Will Travel

Dec 22, 2014 90% by car at least 50 miles, travel company says; Christmas Eve will be heaviest day on roads, at airports.

Tucson Getting Credit Card-Friendly Parking Meters, Higher Fees

Dec 16, 2014 New devices downtown, along University Boulevard, North 4th Avenue will improve convenience, at $1 per hour.

Interstate 11 Corridor Project Moves Ahead

Dec 16, 2014 Option for new highway in Tucson still alive, but latest routing calls for no new path through Avra Valley.

METRO WEEK: Downtown Parking Changes Coming Soon

Dec 12, 2014 New meters accept plastic payment, no more free parking along 4th Avenue.

Researchers Are Studying Economic Impact of the 4th Avenue Street Fair

Dec 12, 2014 Tucson event is held twice a year, attracting tens of thousands of people from all over.

El Conquistador Deal Being Finalized

Dec 12, 2014 Pending deal between two different buyers that will split up the recently troubled resort and golf course.

Tens of Thousands Expected to Participate in Tucson Cycling Event

Oct 27, 2014 Cyclovia will take place Nov. 2; attendees will have 2.6 miles of car-free streets for themselves.

Tucson Streetcar Ridership Exceeds Expectations

Sep 24, 2014 5,000 passengers on average day, compared with projections of 3,600; wide range of users from students to families.

Tucson Streetcar Voices

Jul 31, 2014 AZPM's Vanessa Barchfield joined thousands of riders on its first day for a portrait of the city welcoming this new mode of transportation.

60,000 Try Tucson Streetcar on Weekend Inaugural Runs

Jul 28, 2014 Free rides lead to packed cars along 4-mile route of new, $200M system; operations almost glitch free, officials say.

Arrival of 8th Streetcar Marks Fleet Completion

May 28, 2014 Scheduled to open doors to passengers July 25; more testings from UA to downtown Tucson underway until then.

First Tucson Modern Streetcar Arrives Friday

Aug 30, 2013 After 1,600-mile journey from Clackamas, Ore., manufacturing plant; city will spend next month testing it.

Modern Streetcar Tracks Snare Cyclists

Sep 27, 2012 Bike riders say falls common; city engineers working on issues

Another Month of Streetcar Work Downtown

Aug 14, 2012 So says head of public-private development group promoting business

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