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Tucson public transit to remain free

Teamsters claimed without fares, vehicles become refuge for the homeless.

Masks no longer required on public transportation in Tucson

SunTran pointed out that while masks are no longer required, the CDC still recommends public transit riders wear masks.

Tucson voters to decide on keeping sales tax for roads

Proposition 411 would continue an existing sales tax in place for ten years, raising an estimated $740 million to improve roads, bike paths and more.

Cyclovia returns to Tucson

The event went on hiatus for two and a half years due to the pandemic.

Tucson wants to hear arguments for and against extending road improvement sales tax

Proposition 411 uses revenue from a temporary, half-cent sales tax to improve roadways and other infrastructure in Tucson and expires this year.

Tucson voters will decide on sales tax for road improvements

The proposal, called Proposition 411, earmarks 80% of the money raised for neighborhood streets, with the remaining 20% spent on safety improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians.

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.

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.

City of Tucson adds five new electric buses to fleet

City officials said it is part of a push to cut carbon emissions.

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.

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