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Proposed Broadway Road Expansion Plan Now Public

Plan would widen the road to six lanes east of downtown through Country Club Road

Pima County Breaks Ground to Give Raytheon Expansion Room

Project is first step in economic development opportunity for southern tier of Tucson.

METRO WEEK: Rough Roads? If Not for Bond Issue, Would Be Worse

Tucson playing catchup on street repair, after years of state budget cuts, city priorities elsewhere.

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.

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.

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.

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.

60,000 Try Tucson Streetcar on Weekend Inaugural Runs

Free rides lead to packed cars along 4-mile route of new, $200M system; operations almost glitch free, officials say.

Modern Streetcar Ownership Debated

As city prepares to break ground, council and RTA agree on funding but will negotiate assets

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