Transporation and Infrastructure news

Express bus ridership still below pre-pandemic levels

Jul 21, 2022 That’s despite high fuel prices and companies returning to in-person work.

Thousands without power in Eloy

Jul 19, 2022 Residents relying on ice distribution and cooling centers.

Pima County Issues Ground-Level Ozone Advisory

Jul 14, 2022 Thursday marks the second consecutive day of an advisory.

Tucson one of the deadliest cities in the U.S. for pedestrians, study finds

Jul 13, 2022 The Tucson metropolitan area has the 13th highest rate of pedestrian fatalities in the country.

Where's the new money in the state budget going?

Jul 8, 2022 We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year

Tucson public transit to remain free

Jun 9, 2022 Teamsters claimed without fares, vehicles become refuge for the homeless.

Traffic fatalities climbed in 2021. What can lawmakers do about it?

May 25, 2022 Tara Gill at Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety says Arizona gets poor marks for its traffic safety laws.

Sonora governor continues to push to reroute Nogales rail line

May 20, 2022 Gov. Alfonso Durazo said even with only a few trains crossing daily, the location of the tracks is inconvenient and dangerous for residents of Ambos Nogales.

Voters overwhelmingly approve Tucson sales tax

May 17, 2022 The money will go for road improvements over a decade.

Sierra Vista suspends service on three bus routes

May 9, 2022 Vista Transit says it does not have the staff needed to keep operating its brown, orange or green bus lines.

Gov. Ducey approves $400 million to widen I-10

May 4, 2022 Project will widen about 25 miles of the interstate between Phoenix and Tucson.

Masks no longer required on public transportation in Tucson

Apr 19, 2022 SunTran pointed out that while masks are no longer required, the CDC still recommends public transit riders wear masks.

Tucson voters to decide on keeping sales tax for roads

Apr 18, 2022 Proposition 411 would continue an existing sales tax in place for ten years, raising an estimated $740 million to improve roads, bike paths and more.

Students compete at southern Arizona construction-skills competition

Apr 12, 2022 Corporate sponsored events offers a chance for them to get good-paying jobs in an exploding industry

New University of Arizona research center established to help solve traffic issues

Mar 9, 2022 The Center for Applied Transportation Sciences receives funding from the city, county and state

Cyclovia returns to Tucson

Mar 5, 2022 The event went on hiatus for two and a half years due to the pandemic.

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