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Public comment open for new Tucson rapid bus line

Tucson Rapid Transit will develop five miles of either Stone or Oracle into a new high-capacity transit route.

Oro Valley transit services division launches a new online passenger portal

The portal is not an app but can be accessed via desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.

Report: Shifting to EV fleets would save state, local governments millions

Arizona governments could save almost $283 million over the next 10 years if roughly 20,000 gasoline-powered light-duty vehicles in their fleets that are due to be retired were replaced with electric vehicles, according a recent report.

Small plane crashes into mountain in central Arizona, killing 2

The single-engine aircraft took off from Falcon Field Airport in Mesa and went down in the Superstition Mountains area.

23 freight cars, new vehicles heavily damaged in train derailment in northern Arizona

There was no immediate word from Texas-based BNSF Railway about the derailment.

Arizona residents hitting the road

Roads and airports will be crowded this holiday weekend.

Waymo robotaxis make more inroads in Phoenix, San Francisco

Self-driving car pioneer Waymo has announced its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.

Don't Bring Guns to Mexico

As gun violence and smuggling in Mexico increases so does the number of Americans arrested for trafficking.

Truck driver who caused toxic spill on I-10 was well over legal limit for alcohol at the time of the crash

Autopsy results show Rickey Immel had a blood-alcohol level almost eight times the limit for commercial drivers

Changes coming to public transit system in Sierra Vista

Routes are being consolidated and fares eliminated.

DPS: Crash that closed I-10 likely caused by issue with truck driver

Officials also say toxic gas released in the crash has likely dissipated.

Interstate 10 open after 26-hour closure due to HAZMAT situation

Leaking nitric acid from a commercial truck caused toxic fumes to spread through the area.

Health officials warn of prolonged exposure to gas from recent acid spill on I-10

The gas released from the nitric acid can cause some lung issues if exposure lasts longer than 15 minutes.

I-10 remains closed Wednesday morning due to deadly crash. Air quality remains an issue in the area

The incident involves a crashed commercial truck that was carrying nitric acid.

Super Bowl draws epic air show of private planes to Phoenix

Private jets drive air traffic during NFL championship each year.

Should federal grants favor highway repair over expansion?

The state lost out on federal dollars to expand I-10.

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