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Groups Work to Reduce Blowing Dust Risk on I-10

Officials from government agencies gathered to share research and update others on projects aimed at minimizing problem.
An artists' rendering of what a plaza built around the bungalows could look like.

Rio Nuevo Wants to Use Broadway Properties Swept Up by Widening Project

Project would include new parking, relocating historic bungalows and changes to Solot Plaza.
Local governments are trying to get a head start on getting support behind extending the RTA.

Federal Proposal Won't Affect Most Tucson Road Projects, Official Says

Road plans in Tucson most often use local money only in order to avoid federal standards.

Texting While Driving Now A Primary Offense in Tucson

First time fine is $50, doubles for the second ciation.
A pothole on a Tucson street.

Pima County Drafts Proposal for Road Repair Sales Tax

Tax revenues would go towards roadwork entirely to start, then gradually shift to mitigate property taxes.
The new air traffic control tower for Tucson International Airport

3.4 Million Passengers Flew Out of Tucson International in 2017

Airport monthly passenger numbers have grown for 18 straight months.

Pima County Sales Tax Plan Could Speed Road Repairs

County supervisors want feedback at public hearings this month.
Tucson Police officers at the Ronstadt Transit Center, downtown Tucson, April 2017.

Tucson Transit Fares Changing

Some fares are increasing, others are dropping.
Cars travel on the Catalina Highway.

AAA: More Than 1/3 of Arizonans Will Travel for Holidays

While many will take to the road, most will not be leaving the state.
A pothole on a Tucson street.

2017 Brings More Talk of Roads in Tucson Government

Pima County, Tucson Council political party makeup remains the same. Both bodies talk of road fixes.
Looking east from Cocoraque Butte, Ironwood Forest National Monument.

2 Routes Run Through Avra Valley in Report on Proposed Interstate

The department has identified 2,000-foot corridors that ADOT considers possibilities for proposed highway.
Detour signs at a road construction project.

Ajo and I-19 Intersection Closed Overnight Friday for Bridge Work

Construction will restrict travel through the area from 10 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday
Passenger jet technology could guide robotic cars: U of A professor

Arizona Researcher Linking Aviation Tech and Self-Driving Cars

How GPS and radar from passenger jets can help guide robotic vehicles.
A sign directing pedestrians on a street in downtown Tucson.

Memo: Pima County Can Task RTA With Road Repairs

Proposal by Supervisor Christy hinges on the legality of handing such work off to another agency.
Local governments are trying to get a head start on getting support behind extending the RTA.

Pima County Approves Two-Year Road Repair Plan

Plan prioritizes residential roads in need of repair over those that must be rebuilt.
Bicycles for the Tugo city bike-share program near Tumamoc Hill on Tucson's west side, 2017.

Tugo Ridership Up 30 Percent Every Week, Coordinator Says

Free Tugo rides are available every Tuesday through the month of December.

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