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Tucson to Seek Half-Cent Sales Tax Increase for Police, Roads

Proposal would raise $250M in five years for public safety, street maintenance.

Officers Taking a Tougher Tack on Risky Highway Driving

DPS will watch for cars and trucks violating rules in areas with higher commercial truck traffic.

RTA Gets Money for Riders Who May Be Just Out of Range

The grant will go toward a program to help residents with the "first mile/last mile" issue.

Sensors, Signs: System to Warn I-10 Drivers of Dust Storms

Electronic monitoring will take place along a 10-mile stretch between Eloy and Casa Grande.

Campaign Calls on Tucson Drivers to Watch the Road

Arizona remains one of two states in the US where driving and texting is legal.

Tucson Bus Fare Increase on City Council Agenda Tuesday

Opponents want alternative: Increase ridership to increase revenue.

Federal Grant to Add Lanes, Safety Technology to I-10

Two four-mile stretches will be widened, bringing the entire stretch of highway to 6 lanes.

Month-Long Road Closure for Next Phase of Downtown Links

Road project will ultimately connect Barraza-Aviation Parkway with Interstate 10.

Tucson Streetcar Marks Two Years, Two Million Riders

Passenger trends emerge, including - no surprise - summer as slowest time of year.

Tucson City Council Approves Bicycle Sharing Program

Two-wheelers to lend should be up and running in 2017 with federal grant money.

Pima County Bans Hand-Held Phone Use When Driving

No texting, either, at risk of $100 fine, $250 if involved in collision.

Regional Road Plan At 10 Years, A Smoother Ride?

Plus, what's next for road repair in the Tucson metro area?

Town Hall: Better Roads Would Strengthen Trade with Mexico

Business, government leaders lament infrastructure issues hampering imports, exports.

Land Buys to Widen Broadway on Tucson City Council Agenda

Resolution would allow property acquisition to begin along two-mile stretch.

Tucsonans Want Road Repairs, But Split on Taxes for Them

Mayor sought public opinion on sales, property tax increases to fix deficit.

First Phase of Interstate Connection Project Completed

Pima County celebrates new Aerospace Parkway, part of Sonoran Corridor.

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