New Bill Would Establish Insurance Requirements for Ridesharing
Those using ride-for-hire apps would need insurance beyond personal plan
Attention Lead-Footed Drivers: 10 MPH Over Limit Gets $15 Fine
Arizona House OKs legislation reducing fines for some speeding tickets, keeping info from insurors.
Nevada Awards Contract for Start of I-11
$83M contract for short stretch of freeway eventually to be part of Arizona-Las Vegas route.
Average Airfare Out of Tucson Going Up
1% increase in last year, to $397 for roundtrip ticket; Phoenix average declines to $363.
Study: Arizona Dangerously Behind on Road Safety Laws
State has adopted 5 of 15 key laws gauged in the annual report
Dread Driving Test? Take Classes Instead Under New State Rules
New state rules allow classes in lieu of written, road exams; aim is more professional instruction.
Tucson Streetcar Ridership Down in November, December
Holidays, weather reduced number of people riding rails between downtown, UA.
New I-10 Sign Installation Could Cause Delays
Stretch of freeway east of I-19 down to single lane in Tucson parts of this week
Hybrid Cars Make 'Clean Air Blue Skies' Eligibility
Six vehicles designated by state transportation officials to get plates allowing single-occupancy in HOV lanes.
Older Drivers Want More Testing, Survey Says
Misperception they are less safe behind wheel, AAA Arizona says; despite that, 70% want stricter screening.
Arizona Holiday Forecast: 2 Million Will Travel
90% by car at least 50 miles, travel company says; Christmas Eve will be heaviest day on roads, at airports.
Tucson Getting Credit Card-Friendly Parking Meters, Higher Fees
New devices downtown, along University Boulevard, North 4th Avenue will improve convenience, at $1 per hour.
Interstate 11 Corridor Project Moves Ahead
Option for new highway in Tucson still alive, but latest routing calls for no new path through Avra Valley.
METRO WEEK: Downtown Parking Changes Coming Soon
New meters accept plastic payment, no more free parking along 4th Avenue.
Researchers Are Studying Economic Impact of the 4th Avenue Street Fair
Tucson event is held twice a year, attracting tens of thousands of people from all over.
