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ADOT Begins Work on System to Detect Dust Storms on I-10

System would warn travelers about low visibility conditions along 10-mile stretch of interstate.
Pima County administration and court buildings in downtown Tucson.

Pima Supervisors Talk Road-Repairs Tax, Back National Carbon Fee

Supes ask that county staff study the feasibility of swapping a property tax to repair roads for a sales tax.
Tucson International Airport implemented tighter rules for carry-on items in Oct. 24, 2017.

New Screening Procedures Go Into Effect at Arizona Airports

Travelers in Tucson and other airports statewide must now remove electronics from carry-on bags.
Local governments are trying to get a head start on getting support behind extending the RTA.

County Supe: To Fix Roads, Replace Property Tax with Sales Tax

Supervisor Christy proposed a tax that would cover Pima County's needed road work in a decade.
Detour signs at a road construction project.

Committee Meets Tuesday to Set Priorities for Pima County Roads

Group will decide how to spend money raised by a new property tax in Pima County.
A pothole on a Tucson street.

$100M Road Repair Plan Floated for Pima County

County chief proposes 25 cents of property tax be dedicated funding source.

Traffic Flowing Despite Work on Grant Road, Official Says

Project expands road but aims to minimize lane restrictions and intersection closures.
People listening to a presentation at an ADOT public meeting on Interstate 11 in Tucson.

Avra Valley I-11 Proposals Draw Opposition at Tucson Meetings

Citizens disagree with notion of building highway through deserts west of Tucson.
Cars moving through Tucson.

Episode 136: Interstate 11 - Should it Go Through Avra Valley?

Hear input from the state, and an Avra Valley resident; also, extending the RTA and new cell phone laws.
Local governments are trying to get a head start on getting support behind extending the RTA.

Local Governments Work to Build Consensus to Keep RTA

RTA completed several construction projects in Pima County over the past decade.

Pima County Next to Restrict Cell Phone Use While Driving

County joins Tucson, Oro Valley, and it goes into effect June 1.

Be Registered to Vote to Weigh in on Tucson Sales Tax

Registration deadline is Monday for city of Tucson's half-cent tax increase proposal.
A traffic accident on Tucson's east side, at the intersection of Broadway and Wilmot.

ADOT Crews Can Now Clear Crashes Before Police Arrive

Rule is meant to line up with state law requiring accidents be cleared as quickly as possible.
Tucson's Greyhound Bus Station sits at the corner of Broadway Boulevard and Euclid Avenue.

Tucson's Greyhound Station Finds Forever Home

Intercity bus terminal is in permanent home east of downtown after 15 years in a temporary space.

Trees, Large Plants on I-19 Will Be Cleared as Safety Measure

Woody vegetation within 30 feet of the highway will be removed by ADOT.

Homeless Work Program Begins Small; Hope for Growth

Plus: VA official in Tucson; new jaguar caught on camera; celebrating Lalo's music.

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