Transporation and Infrastructure news

Jesse Gutierrez of the Tucson Department of Transportation updates us on the construction dates and expectations of the Modern Streetcar project.

Streetcar Project On Time, On Budget So Far

May 13, 2012 First 5 weeks of 68-week project to lay rails downtown, near UA

Construction on Tucson's modern streetcar has begun, and businesses along the route are having to carry on with the inconvenience of detours and limited access to 4th avenue, Congress Street, and University Blvd.

Modern Streetcar Construction Disrupts Downtown

May 9, 2012 Tucson businesses endure hardship for 'prize at the end of the tunnel'

Regina Romero from the Tucson City Council and Carlos de Leon from the Regional Transportation Authority provide an update on the status of the light rail coming to Tucson's University and downtown.

Modern Streetcar Ownership Debated

Mar 1, 2012 As city prepares to break ground, council and RTA agree on funding but will negotiate assets

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