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By now most people have had an opportunity to navigate the ongoing construction along the modern streetcar line & traffic has been impacted along the entire route and it's clear that this transportation project will have an impact on the community and Cycling.

Modern Streetcar Tracks Snare Cyclists

Bike riders say falls common; city engineers working on issues
Jesse Gutierrez of the Tucson Department of Transportation updates us on the construction dates and expectations of the Modern Streetcar project.

Streetcar Project On Time, On Budget So Far

First 5 weeks of 68-week project to lay rails downtown, near UA
Construction on Tucson's modern streetcar has begun, and businesses along the route are having to carry on with the inconvenience of detours and limited access to 4th avenue, Congress Street, and University Blvd.

Modern Streetcar Construction Disrupts Downtown

Tucson businesses endure hardship for 'prize at the end of the tunnel'
Regina Romero from the Tucson City Council and Carlos de Leon from the Regional Transportation Authority provide an update on the status of the light rail coming to Tucson's University and downtown.

Modern Streetcar Ownership Debated

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

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