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Scroll down below -- for these "blog posts" (recent at top)... Also, here's Sierra Club's "Press Releases on Transportation"

Also -- explore Tucson's "online interactive map" -- to gather your ideas about Tucson's future Transportation system....

See their webpage, for all the instructions...

Welcome to the online input map for Move Tucson. This plan will define the city’s transportation investment priorities for the next 20 years and help us understand:

How can streets be made safer?

How can we expand transportation choices for all Tucsonans?

How do we improve reliability of travel time, particularly as we grow?

Share your feedback on the following map to let us know where you’d like to see transportation improvements in the future. Visit MoveTucson.org for more information on the plan and how to get involved.

Tucson Public Transportation...

recent "blog posts"...

Transportation Justice is Racial Justice [more]

July 24, 2020

... important time to grapple with violence and discrimination towards Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) that show up in so many aspects of our society, including transportation policy -- "Driving while Black", "walking while Black",...

[transportation] Tucson gets $1M Grant for "Bus Rapid Transit Corridor" Study [more]

June 15, 2020

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced last week that it awarded the City of Tucson $950,000 to support a comprehensive planning project to improve access to public transportation.. {CLICK TITLE ABOVE -- FOR MORE}

[transportation] RTA's "Our Mobility Report" (June 2020).. [more]

June 15, 2020

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) recently published "Our Mobility," a June 2020 report on the progress of more than 860 plan projects that were completed through March 2020. {CLICK TITLE ABOVE -- FOR MORE}

[transportation] "Real-time App" Available -- for Sun Tran and Sun Link... [more]

June 5, 2020

Sun Tran has released a new mobile app to make riding and trip planning easier for passengers. The Sun Tran app features real-time bus and streetcar tracking, trip planning, interactive mapping, alerts, and detour notifications. Riders can locate...

[transportation] Tucson Receives Grant For 5 Electric Buses... [more]

May 29, 2020

Tucson was awarded a $3.7M grant for 5 new zero-emission buses. “This funding will allow Tucson to expand our electric bus fleet -- in order to promote a more sustainable and resilient future,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. "... and protect...

[transportation] 6pm on May 28) Meet Online for Tucson's "Transportation Master Plan"

May 28, 2020

6pm on May 28 - bilingual) Hear from the "Move Tucson" team -- ask questions -- and learn more about the year-long planning process. The plan will consider the needs of people who walk, bike, use public transit, drive, and deliver goods and...

[transportation] Tucson's First Electric City Bus... [more]

May 18, 2020

Sun Tran will introduce its first electric bus into service starting Sunday, May 17. The electric bus is powered only by battery and produces zero-emissions, contributing to cleaner and healthier air in Tucson. In addition, it provides a quieter and...