https://www.azpm.org/transportation Transportation en-US Copyright Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:10:15 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-30/231405-tucson-drivers-protest-high-gas-prices-as-sen-kelly-proposes-federal-fuel-tax-suspension The price of gasoline in Tucson is currently 15 cents per gallon above the national average. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:10:15 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-30/231405-tucson-drivers-protest-high-gas-prices-as-sen-kelly-proposes-federal-fuel-tax-suspension Silvia Sanchez https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-03/230389-adot-no-scheduled-highway-closures-for-july-fourth-weekend-but-expect-heavy-traffic While major projects are paused through Monday morning, officials warn of heavy congestion and potential unscheduled closures due to crashes or wildfires Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:32:07 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-03/230389-adot-no-scheduled-highway-closures-for-july-fourth-weekend-but-expect-heavy-traffic AZPM Staff https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-10/230104-tucson-to-invest-in-transit-ambassadors-police-as-potential-bus-drivers-strike-looms The Tucson City Council approved the first batch of RTA Next transit safety funds on Tuesday. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:55:24 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-10/230104-tucson-to-invest-in-transit-ambassadors-police-as-potential-bus-drivers-strike-looms Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-09/229803-rta-taking-steps-to-start-projects-earlier-avoid-delays Work on a Cortaro Farms Road interchange could start ten years earlier than scheduled. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:35:15 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-09/229803-rta-taking-steps-to-start-projects-earlier-avoid-delays Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-09/228823-voters-speak-as-expensive-rta-next-election-saga-reaches-its-finale Opinions on RTA Next remain mixed even after nearly $1 million was spent on advertising for the 20-year transportation plan. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:12:09 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-09/228823-voters-speak-as-expensive-rta-next-election-saga-reaches-its-finale Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-09/229167-pima-county-sued-over-rta-next-vote-certification-by-election-transparency-activist The plaintiff, John Brakey, alleges 5,000 people were removed from county voter rolls without an explanation. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:11:05 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-09/229167-pima-county-sued-over-rta-next-vote-certification-by-election-transparency-activist Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-29/229944-high-gas-prices-threaten-road-construction-project-in-bisbee Residents are facing a financial roadblock in their quest to build a shared-use path around a former copper mine. Fri, 29 May 2026 20:40:57 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-29/229944-high-gas-prices-threaten-road-construction-project-in-bisbee Tony Paniagua https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-26/229873-azdps-cited-67-people-in-tucson-after-drivers-filmed-fiery-truck-crash The May 13 crash killed the driver of a semi-truck hauling cars. Tue, 26 May 2026 14:01:39 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-26/229873-azdps-cited-67-people-in-tucson-after-drivers-filmed-fiery-truck-crash Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-06/229633-tucson-hopes-to-crack-down-on-street-racing Officials discussed new enforcement strategies and possible legal changes at a Tuesday city council meeting. Wed, 06 May 2026 18:04:08 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-06/229633-tucson-hopes-to-crack-down-on-street-racing Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-05/229614-tucson-increases-parking-fees-for-meters-garages-lots Changes are smaller than what was initially proposed. Tue, 05 May 2026 21:08:14 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-05/229614-tucson-increases-parking-fees-for-meters-garages-lots Nick Rommel