Tucson Bus Strike, Day 9: Union Contacts Federal Mediator
Sun Tran figures show 79% decline daily on 8 limited routes; union starts TV campaign.
8 of 43 Bus Routes Running as Strike Nears One Week
More than 500 drivers, mechanics, other workers off job seeking higher wages, better work conditions.
Municipal Bus Strike in 5th Day, No End in Sight
2 City Council members call on city transportation officials to get involved, saying they support drivers.
Tucson Bus Drivers Strike, Stranding 50,000 Commuters
Teamsters Union says it's 'willing to talk;' Sun Tran's says it made 'firm and final offer.'
Long-Awaited Broadway Widening Approved
Tucson City Council votes unanimously to accept task force recommendation for six lanes.
What's City Bond Rate Downgrade Mean?
Higher interest rates on Tucson borrowing for infrastructure, other capital projects.
Municipal Leaders Express Doubt in County Bond Election
Prospective loan for $815 million would fund variety of community projects
Businesses May Move if Broadway Widened
Also, trip to Guaymas enhances trade relations with Mexican counterparts.
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.
Pima County Breaking Ground on Aerospace Parkway
New road protects Raytheon, anchors larger economic development plan for South Side.
New App Aims to Speed Your Tucson Commute
Metropia's maker came out of UA business incubator
New Bill Would Establish Insurance Requirements for Ridesharing
Those using ride-for-hire apps would need insurance beyond personal plan
Nevada Awards Contract for Start of I-11
$83M contract for short stretch of freeway eventually to be part of Arizona-Las Vegas route.
Average Airfare Out of Tucson Going Up
1% increase in last year, to $397 for roundtrip ticket; Phoenix average declines to $363.
