Posted November 16, 2015
Beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m. today, crews from the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) Streets and Traffic Maintenance Division will initiate Operation Freeze in preparation of freezing temperatures tonight. Operation Freeze is put into place to make sure City bridge decks are free of ice and safe for motorists to drive over.
Posted November 16, 2015
The public is invited to attend a public open house for Kolb Road: Connection to Sabino Canyon Road. This project is part of the $2.1 billion, 20-year Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan that was approved by voters in May 2006.
The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the contractor, provide information and answer questions regarding the project’s construction.
Posted November 13, 2015
Posted November 13, 2015
The 2nd annual Hats Off to Heroes event will be held tomorrow at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park. The 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. free event will feature a 5K fun run, military displays, resources for veterans, food, the Tucson Pops Orchestra and other musical guests, and fireworks.
Posted November 13, 2015
The University of Arizona will host two big sporting events this weekend, as the basketball team opens its regular season tonight at 7:30, while the football team plays its last home game of the season tomorrow at 8 p.m.
Tomorrow also is 2nd Saturdays Downtown, so it will be a busy weekend.
Posted November 13, 2015
Did you know you can play horseshoes at 14 Tucson parks? In fact, Reid Park recently hosted a horseshoe competition. Certain parks even have facilities for bocce ball, sand volleyball, disc golf, racquetball, shuffleboard, walking, and running. Learn more about the amenities by watching the video below.
Posted November 13, 2015
State law requires that all permitted work on commercial properties, residential rentals, and properties for sale must be done by a licensed contractor.
Effective December 1st, 2015, a letter from the licensed contractor stating their affiliation with the project must be provided to the Permit Counter prior to the issuance of the permit. The letter must include: permit activity number, project address, contractor ROC, phone number and contact address. Letters may be emailed to COTDSDPermits@Tucsonaz.gov or faxed to 520-791-4475.
Posted November 13, 2015
Do you have unused chemicals, oils, or pesticides sitting in your shed or garage? The City of Tucson is hosting its 2nd Saturday Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection tomorrow. The collection location is at City of Tucson Community Services, 325 N. Commerce Park Loop, 8 a.m.-noon.
Accepted materials include automotive fluids, rechargeable batteries from electronics equipment, toxic cleaning products, fluorescent lamps, paints, solvents, and lawn and garden products.
Posted November 13, 2015
Living Streets Alliance is hosting another Kidical Mass tomorrow. The community bike ride begins at noon at Kellond Elementary School, 6606 E Lehigh Drive. The family-friendly event is an opportunity to explore Tucson’s eastside neighborhoods.
Kidical Mass rides connect the community to parks, schools, and local businesses.
Posted November 13, 2015
Underground utility work being conducted by Century Link associated with the Grant Road Widening Project will require eastbound travel lane closures on Grant Road from Stone Avenue to Fontana Avenue.
The single, eastbound travel lane closure will take place nightly from 8 p.m. to noon the following day. The travel lane restrictions will be in place from Thursday, November 12, 2015 through Friday, November 13, 2015.
Posted November 12, 2015
The public is invited to attend a public open house for Kolb Road: Connection to Sabino Canyon Road. This project is part of the $2.1 billion, 20-year Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan that was approved by voters in May 2006.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
5:30 to 7 p.m.
No formal presentation is scheduled.
Morris K. Udall Regional Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Posted November 12, 2015
Tucson Water is completing an upgrade to its telephone and online payment system, also known as Online Utility Account Services. Beginning tonight at 7 o'clock, the pay-by-phone system will be shut down. At 8 a.m. tomorrow, the online bill pay service will be unavailable. Access to both services will be restored at 8 a.m. Monday.
Customers still can make payments in person during normal weekday business hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tucson Water will not be charging late fees or pursuing service turn offs during the system upgrade.
Posted November 12, 2015
The latest public open house will be held tomorrow to discuss the development of the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) 30-year, 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
Posted November 12, 2015
Catch the University of Arizona spirit tonight during a Throwback Thursday edition of Bear Down Friday at Main Gate Square from 5-7 p.m.
The rally is a day earlier than usual so fans can cheer the UA Men’s Basketball team before the season opens tomorrow. Wear your favorite retro UA gear for a chance to win prizes. The 1997 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Traveling Trophy will also be on display.
Posted November 12, 2015
Join the City of Tucson Environmental Services and Parks and Recreation departments this Saturday for Know Where to Throw 2015 to learn more about how to reduce, reuse and recycle in Tucson. The event will offer free document shredding, e-waste collection, an information fair, craft activities, a compost demonstration, and a thrift shop fashion show. Activities run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W.
