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$900 million could address repairs and construction Pima County roads over the next 10 years.

Pima Association of Governments Asking for Feedback on Road Projects

The list of improvement plans for 2020-2024 are available for public review.
The intersection of Ina Road and Interstate 10 seen in a photo posted on the Arizona Department of Transportation Facebook page, March 14, 2019.

Ramps Opening at Ina and I-10

After a two-year closure, commuters will be able to merge onto I-10 from Ina Road.
The Buzz staff rides the April 2019 Cyclovia route with Kylie Walzak of the Living Streets Alliance. April 2019

Making Tucson's Streets Safer for Everyone

A preview of Cyclovia this weekend and the city of Tucson's recently approved "complete streets" plan.
Route 66

Last Grants Coming for Endangered Route 66 Program

A preservation program is set to end in the fall, and no agreement has been reached to keep it going.
An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

Tucson City Council Votes to Take E-Scooters for a Spin

A dockless electric scooter pilot program was approved to start later this summer.
Looking west as a dust storm forms near Interstate 10 in Pinal County, July 10, 2018.

Advanced Dust Storm Detection Coming for I-10 Drivers

ADOT's radar-based system rolls out later this year.
The intersection of Ina Road and Interstate 10 seen in a photo posted on the Arizona Department of Transportation Facebook page, March 14, 2019.

Ina Road Opens Over I-10 After Two-Year Closure

It will be a couple more weeks before drivers can merge onto Interstate 10 from Ina Road.
An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

E-Scooters Likely to Roll Out on Tucson Streets This Summer

Tucson City Council voted to revisit the final draft of the electric scooter pilot program.
At left, an illustration of the path of a pedestrian and an Uber self-driving vehicle, at right, which struck and killed the pedestrian in March, 2018 in Tempe.

Arizona Prosecutor Says Uber Not Criminally Liable in Deadly Crash

It's not known whether prosecutors are considering charges against the operator of the self-driving vehicle.
A HAWK pedestrian and bike crossing on West Saint Mary's Road.

Tucson Council Moves Up Date for New HAWK Pedestrian Crossings

Two pedestrian-activated crosswalks will go in a year ahead of schedule.
An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

Bill Sorting Out Definitions of E-Scooters Takes Step Forward

The bill provides statewide definitions of electric standup scooters and electric miniature scooters.
Officer Brian Kleinberg, with the Oro Valley Police Dept. Traffic Unit, looks up information on a tablet shortly after pulling over a driver suspected of violating the town's ban on using a mobile device while driving on February 5, 2019.

Oro Valley Police Chief Supports State Ban on Texting While Driving

How the town enforces its own hands-free ordinance.
Among the proposed projects along the Sunshine Mile stretch of Broadway Boulevard is the relocation of a group of bungalows. The small homes would be uprooted and turned into a walkable shopping plaza.

Pima County Supervisors Approve Sale of $25M in Road Bonds

The bond plan is earmarked to fund voter-approved roadway improvement projects.
An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

Tucson Seeking Right Plan for E-Scooters

The prospect of electric scooters on the streets of Tucson has led to a conversation about issues like safety.
Arizona flags fly at half-staff.

Police: Driver Texting Before Arizona Crash That Killed Cop

Jerry Sanstead has been accused of manslaughter and other crimes, according to authorities.
A Waymo self-driving vehicle in Chandler, Arizona.

Google's Robotic Spinoff Launches Ride-Hailing Service in Phoenix

The service, dubbed Waymo One, at first will only be available to a couple hundred riders.

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