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Passengers approach the remodeled security checkpoint at Tucson International Airport.

City Annexes Tucson International Airport

Annexation provides tax dollars to the city, assistance to the airport.
A car travels near a pothole on a Tucson-area street.

Supes Sending Road Repairs Bond to November Ballot

Pima County will ask voters to okay $430 million to fix bonds.
The tram at Sabino Canyon, 2011 (CC BY 2.0).

Appeal of Sabino Canyon Tram Change Could Mean Lapse in Service

A pending appeal of the new contract award could delay the start of operations by the new operator.
$900 million could address repairs and construction Pima County roads over the next 10 years.

Pima Supervisors Reject Taxes for Road Repairs, Plan to Ask Voters

After voting down a property and a sales tax, the board asked county staff to prepare language for a bond issue for the November ballot.
A temporary bridge is put in place at I-10 and Craycroft. The temporary bridge was used to allow crews to complete maintenance work on two permanent bridges.

Temporary Bridge to Ease Traffic Again During I-10 Work

A project at I-10 and Wilmot marks the second time ADOT has used temporary bridges in the Tucson area.
Detour signs at a road construction project.

Road Cleared for Pima County Sales Tax Increase Vote

County supervisors to decide on raising taxes for road repairs next month.
$900 million could address repairs and construction Pima County roads over the next 10 years.

Pima County Supervisors Review Planned Sales Tax Increase

Proposal would fund badly needed road repairs and construction
A pothole on a Tucson street.

County Supes to Debate Draft of Road Improvement Sales Tax

A memo predicts the bill will go through a final vote on June 19.
Snow blankets Summerhaven in the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Study to Look at Options for Summerhaven's Main Road

Pima transportation official says traffic congestion can be an issue during snow storms, summer weekends.
Fire crews at Tucson International Airport welcome the first arrival of a maiden flight at the airport.

Airport Authority's Economic Impact Estimated at $7.4 Billion a Year

Most recent estimate shows nearly 50 percent increase in economic impact in the past five years.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors at a March 20, 2018 meeting.

Supervisors OK Report Urging Tax Swap for Road Repairs

Report calls for a sales tax that would slowly shift from covering road repairs to abating property taxes.
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.
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.

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