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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.

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.

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.

New I-10 Sign Installation Could Cause Delays

Stretch of freeway east of I-19 down to single lane in Tucson parts of this week

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.

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