Tucson Police to Offer Teens Valuable Driving Lessons
Posted October 26, 2015
The Safe Teen Accident Reduction Training (START) program aims to teach teenage drivers how to avoid traffic collisions and stay safe behind the wheel.
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Volunteer to Help Residents Prepare Income Taxes
Posted October 26, 2015
The United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is asking for volunteers to help in its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides free tax preparation to low-to-moderate-income Arizonans.
How to Report Transportation Concerns
Posted October 26, 2015
Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk? You can report these issues to the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to tdotsr@tucsonaz.gov.
Karin's Note: Friday, October 23, 2015
Posted October 23, 2015
Karin's Note: Friday, October 23, 2015
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City Spotlight:
Grant Road Improvement Project Public Open House
Posted October 23, 2015
The public is invited to attend a Grant Road Improvement Project open house hosted by the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA).
The open house will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Tucson Association of Realtors, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd. There will be a brief presentation by the project team at 5:45 p.m.
Boo Bash Tomorrow at Lincoln Park
Posted October 23, 2015
The annual Halloween Boo Bash is a fun-filled night with tricks, treats, entertainment, haunted hayride, storytelling, food, and more. Some of the activities include a costume contest, carnival games, and storytelling. The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department and Pima Community College East Campus are hosting tomorrow's event from 4-7 p.m. at Lincoln Park, 4325 S. Pantano Road. Admission is free.
Open House Monday for Church Avenue Street Project
Posted October 23, 2015
The Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) is considering changes to Church Avenue and it wants to hear public comments about the proposed redesign. Potential improvements to Church, from St. Marys Road to Cushing Street, include a two-way center turn lane for safety, a continuous bicycle facility, additional parking, and enhanced pedestrian crossings. The open house for the plan will be held Monday, 5:30-7 p.m., in the basement of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N.
Celebrate Park Improvements at Mission Manor Park
Posted October 23, 2015
A Community Development Block Grant of $458,000 funded recent improvements to Mission Manor Park, 6100 S. 12th Ave. The park has a new playground and swings, irrigation improvements, and a new ramada with lighting, outlets, and tables with benches. All improvements are ADA accessible. Other improvements include the installation of a new state-of-the-art energy efficient lighting system and a remotely-controlled scoreboard installed on baseball field one.
Donation Drive Underway for Tomorrow's 'Hope Fest'
Posted October 23, 2015
The Hope Network today is collecting donations of gently-used clothing, shoes, accessories, canned food, bottled water, diapers, stuffed animals, and personal care items. Today's event, which runs until 7 p.m. at Kino Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way, is the precursor to tomorrow's Hope Fest at the same location.
Buy a Qualified Washing Machine and Get a Rebate
Posted October 23, 2015
Tucson Water’s new Single Family Residential Clothes Washer Program will rebate customers $200 when they purchase a CEE Tier 2 or Tier 3 clothes washer. High-efficiency clothes washers save water and energy. Certain conditions apply for the rebate, so please follow the program link above to learn more.
POSTPONED - Columbus Blvd. - 22nd St. to Broadway and Romero Rd. - Miracle Mile to Prince Rd. Fog Seal
Posted October 21, 2015
TRAFFIC ALERT
COLUMBUS BOULEVARD – 22ND STREET TO BROADWAY
ROMERO ROAD – MIRACLE MILE TO PRINCE ROAD
FOG SEAL POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
Get a Free Bike Light Tomorrow
Posted October 21, 2015
Living Streets Alliance is again partnering with the City of Tucson Bicycle & Pedestrian Program and the Pima Association of Governments to give away bike lights to people without them. Not only do bike lights improve visibility for both cyclists and others on the street – it's the law that bicyclists have them. The Light the Night event starts tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.
KIDCO Hosts 'Lights on Afterschool' Celebration
Posted October 21, 2015
The City of Tucson's Parks and Recreation Department's KIDCO program is taking part in this week's 16th annual "National Lights On Afterschool" event, promoting the need for after-school programs in the Tucson community. Bring a blanket or chair to watch singing and dancing performances by participants in KIDCO and the In-Betweeners Club (IBC). The free event begins tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park, and food will be available for purchase.
Road Recovery Fog Seal Program Continues This Week
Posted October 21, 2015
A couple of streets will undergo pavement preservation beginning tomorrow and Friday. Fog Sealing is the application of a thin layer of asphalt emulsion that helps cover small roadway imperfections, cracks, or other small voids and seals the existing asphalt to preserve the roadway. Crews from the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) Streets and Traffic Maintenance Division will work from 9 a.m.-noon, but will keep at least one lane of travel open in each direction.
Study Finds Tucson '5th Best Warm City for Winter Holiday Travel'
Posted October 21, 2015
In anticipation of the holiday season, WalletHub analysts compared 69 of the largest metropolitan areas to find the best winter travel destinations for lovers of warm and cold weather, and Tucson ranked fifth on the warm side. The study analyzed 26 key metrics, ranging from the cost of the cheapest flight to the number of attractions in each winter vacation spot. The Las Vegas region took the top spot for warm destinations, while the Atlanta metro area earned the top ranking for cold areas.
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