Posted September 18, 2020
Even during the summer (or should I say, a normal summer), Tucson derives a lot of its revenue from tourism. Needless to say, the tourism industry is struggling. Visit Tucson reports that hotel revenues were down 35% in the six months from January to July. While that’s not as bad as the cities we compete with for tourist dollars (Seattle, for example, was down 64%), it’s still a big hit to our local economy.
Posted September 18, 2020
On Monday, September 21, 2020, Borderland Construction Co., under contract with The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) will begin the Houghton Road – Valencia Road to Mary Ann Cleveland Way Improvement Project. Crews will work Monday through Friday, from about 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. with occasional night and weekend work. This project is expected to be complete by January 2022.
Posted September 18, 2020
On Monday, September 21, 2020, Borderland Construction Co., under contract with The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) will begin the Houghton Road – Valencia Road to Mary Ann Cleveland Way Improvement Project. Crews will work Monday through Friday, from about 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. with occasional night and weekend work. This project is expected to be complete by January 2022.
Posted September 17, 2020
Posted September 17, 2020
Thanks to the Mayor and Tucson City Council, we are hosting mobile mask giveaway events at multiple locations and times throughout the city as an opportunity for community members to obtain washable face coverings for themselves and their families.
Posted September 17, 2020
Downtown Links Constructors (DLC), under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility have begun work on the Downtown Links project.
Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should anticipate the following upcoming work:
The September 21, Seventh Street closure between Sixth Avenue and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks has been postponed until further notice.
Posted September 16, 2020
By direction of Mayor and Council, the City of Tucson is forming a Commission on Equitable Housing and Development (CEHD) and is actively seeking candidates for this Commission.
The Commission on Equitable Housing and Development will:
Posted September 16, 2020
Thanks to Mayor and Tucson City Council, we are hosting mobile mask giveaway events at multiple locations and times throughout the city as an opportunity for community members to obtain washable face coverings for themselves and their families.
Posted September 15, 2020
While our offices are not currently open to the public, we have been using this time to create a new center for development permits in Tucson. Renovations on the first floor of the Public Works building are nearly complete.
Posted September 14, 2020
Posted September 14, 2020
The Tucson Roadrunners will distribute face coverings to fans in a drive-thru format at Lincoln Park near the William Clements Center (8155 E Poinciana Dr.) passing out face masks. In return, they are asking for a can of food for donation to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona if you are able to provide one.
Posted September 14, 2020
Please join me as I host Chief Chris Magnus from the Tucson Police Department and Chief Chuck Ryan from the Tucson Fire Department as we discuss everything related to public safety.
Posted September 14, 2020
On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at approximately 6 a.m., northbound and southbound traffic on Euclid Avenue, just north and south of Broadway, will be shifted to the east side of the roadway with one lane in each direction.
Posted September 11, 2020
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) invite you to attend a virtual pre-construction public meeting for the Houghton Road Improvement Project from Valencia Road to Mary Ann Cleveland Way.
Posted September 11, 2020
Downtown Links Constructors (DLC), under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility have begun work on the Downtown Links project.
Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should anticipate the following upcoming work:
