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Bus fares back in Tucson? Border Czar and RFK Jr. in AZ, State lawmakers working on Arizona ICE Act

The Press Room for April 11, 2025.
Laura Holánszky swimming in the World Triathlon.

Going the distance!

Meet Bruce Gungle, an ultramarathon runner, bicyclist and mountain climber; hear from University of Arizona triathlete Laura Holanszky; and Michael McKisson on what it's like to bike almost every street in Tucson.

The Press Room - April 4, 2025

Adelita Grijalva announces her CD7 run, the Trump Administration revokes student visas, tariffs affecting auto production, and more.
An electric side-loader garbage truck lifts a trash can in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. This truck was paid for by the City of Tucson using environmental services funds and will participate in a pilot-program to be utilized on a residential refuse and recycling route throughout the city.

Tucson launches first electric garbage truck in move toward 2030 EV fleet goal

City officials want to cut emissions to improve public health.

Tucson Wagon and History Museum

Take a trip to the Tucson Wagon and History Museum.
Opponent of the proposed Interstate 11 holds up a sign stating her position on the topic.

Progress on Interstate 11 in AZ on hold after lawsuit deal

A stay in a court case means environmental reports will be re-examined.
Signs alert drivers to road construction in progress.

ADOT pauses highway closures for the holidays

The change accommodates increased holiday traffic.
Downtown traffic at Congress and the Freeway

AAA: 2.3 million Arizonans will travel for the holidays

Most of those travelers will reach their destination by car.

All Aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad Christmas Train!

Step aboard the Verde Canyon Christmas Train for a magical holiday ride through Arizona!
Road improvements at I-10 & SR 87 in 2018.

New Arizona Transportation Institute enlists help from state universities for road issues

Engineering researchers will work on new surface compounds and ways to reduce highway repair costs

ADOT takes new step in Tucson-to-Phoenix passenger rail service

Regional transportation officials will use federal grant to further study the long-discussed project.
People cycling, wrenching, playing, and relaxing in an illustration donated to the BICAS Art Auction. BICAS will auction the donated items on December 7th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the BICAS shop.

How BICAS bridges bicycles, art and community.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The story of Ittai Sopher, a former Arizona Spotlight producer who became a "Jeopardy" champion; Marquez Price on the value of doing a digital detox; and "Stories that Soar!" features young kids thinking about big emotions.
New sign at Stone & Drachman in midtown Tucson.

New signs light up Miracle Mile and midtown Tucson

The neon creations recall the neighborhood's historic role in the area.
The city of Tucson is adding a four-block long protected bicycle lane to Stone Avenue that also includes pedestrian crosswalks and planted swales to harvest rainwater.

New protected bicycle lanes opening in downtown Tucson

Project on Stone Avenue also adds pedestrian crosswalks and landscaping
Electric vehicle charging.

UA research focuses on making lithium ion batteries safer

Fires that break out because of overheating batteries is causing concern for electric car drivers.
The Sonoran Corridor would link I-10 and I-19 south of the Tucson Airport.

ADOT to add 18 new EV charging stations in Arizona

They said this will help encourage the use of electric vehicles as an alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles.

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