The future of trains, infrastructure and the RTA in Southern Arizona
This week, The Buzz is all about transportation.
Tucson weighs future with RTA over representation disputes and claims of underfunded projects
The city will decide whether or not to participate in the next phase of the RTA next week
Tucson city council weighs extending half-cent tax increase
Prop 101, approved in 2017, expires this year.
New specialty license plates put Arizona's lineup over 80
Most of the plate's extra cost goes to charity or a non-profit.
Autonomous trucker TuSimple logs first no-human road test
The self-driving truck cruised through southern Arizona.
Traffic fatalities in Arizona on track this year to surpass 2020
The number of people killed in automobile crashes around Arizona during 2021 could reach the highest level in over a decade.
Tucson scraps transit fares through June 2022
The city council called on staff to craft options for creating a permanently fare-free transit system.
Tucson mayor wants to extend free public transit rides
Sun Tran's free rides are currently set to expire on December 31st.
Tucson airport expecting more than 60,000 travelers in Thanksgiving week
Number of passengers is just shy of pre-pandemic levels.
Officials approve corridor for part of proposed of new I-11
Depending on which of two alternatives is chosen, I-11 would track the existing Interstate 10 through Tucson or be routed across desert west of the city.
Pima Association of Governments starts month-long pedestrian and bicycle count
Local governments will use the numbers collected to make decisions about transportation projects and public health outreach.
City of Tucson adds five new electric buses to fleet
City officials said it is part of a push to cut carbon emissions.
200K Arizona drivers getting refunds over public safety fee
The refunds involve a controversial public safety fee that was part of vehicle registration costs approved three years ago and later rescinded.
Leaders push for Phoenix-Tucson train service
Amtrak route is part of infrastructure proposal.
Tucson International Airport getting $18.5M federal grant
The grant will fund infrastructure and security upgrades.
