Sidewalk Improvements
Posted March 29, 2016
City News
GRANT ROAD – WILMOT ROAD TO TANQUE VERDE ROAD
Ride Transit to 4th Avenue Spring Street Fair
Posted March 29, 2016
Sun Link streetcar and Sun Tran buses provide a cost-effective transportation option to the 46th annual 4th Avenue Spring Street Fair from April 1 through April 3, open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All City Offices Closed Monday
Posted March 25, 2016
In honor of the César E. Chávez Holiday in the City of Tucson, all City offices will be closed Monday, March 28 (except emergency services). Trash and recycling collections will be delayed by one day next week, but the Los Reales Landfill will be open Monday.
Proposed Annexation Would Add 600 Homes to Tucson City Limits
Posted March 25, 2016
The City of Tucson is attempting to annex about 600 homes near South Alvernon Way and East Valencia Road. The City will ask property owners in the 10-year-old, 174-acre Valencia Reserve neighborhood to sign a petition saying they want to live within city limits. Approximately 310 signatures are needed in one year to move forward with the annexation.
Old Spanish Trail Reconstruction Project Begins Next Week
Posted March 25, 2016
A four-phase reconstruction project begins Monday on Old Spanish Trail. The work between Houghton Road and 22nd Street will be performed by Southern Arizona Paving, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT).
Crews will work from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays on Old Spanish Trail, keeping one lane open in each direction during the work hours. The improvement project is scheduled to be finished this June. The project is part of the voter-approved, $100 million, five-year Road Recovery street bond program.
City Can Help With Your Neighborhood Cleanup
Posted March 25, 2016
If you and your neighbors would like to clean up your neighborhood, Tucson's Environmental Services department (ES) can help. ES will provide roll-off dumpsters and haul away debris at no charge.
To participate in this program, your association or group must be an ES customer, have 10 or more people helping, or be part of an incorporated homeowners association. Please provide two weeks notice in your request. For more information and a link to the request form, please follow the link above.
Download App to 'Get a Grip on Graffiti in Tucson"
Posted March 25, 2016
Graffiti Protective Coatings and the City of Tucson have a smartphone application for reporting graffiti. MyTucson is a free download on the iOS App Store and Google Play for Android. You can also report graffiti by emailing graffiti@tucsonaz.gov, or calling (520) 792-2489 and choosing option 1.
Belvedere Avenue and Ralph Avenue Closure at Grant Road
Posted March 25, 2016
On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be inspecting storm drain culverts in conjunction with the Grant Road Improvement Project. The traveling public should expect the following traffic impacts:
- Belvedere Avenue at Grant Road will be CLOSED from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists can access Grant Road via Ralph Avenue.
On Thursday, March 31, 2016, TDOT will work at the intersection of Ralph Avenue and Grant Road. The traveling public should expect the following impacts:
Belvedere Avenue and Ralph Avenue Closure at Grant Road
Posted March 25, 2016
On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be inspecting storm drain culverts in conjunction with the Grant Road Improvement Project. The traveling public should expect the following traffic impacts:
New Voter ID Cards in the Mail
Posted March 24, 2016
The Pima County Recorder's Office is mailing new voter registration cards to all 495,000 voters in the county, and everyone should have them by Monday. If you notice any errors or outdated information, you should call (520) 724-4330.
'A' Mountain Access Restricted This Weekend
Posted March 24, 2016
“A” Mountain will host the Good Friday Cross Procession and Easter Sunday Sunrise Service which will restrict user access to Sentinel Peak Park. In order to accommodate the events, Sentinel Peak Road will close at 3 p.m. tomorrow. It will reopen Saturday at 8 a.m. for pedestrians and bicyclists (an hour later for vehicles).
The roadway will close again on Saturday at 8 p.m. and reopen to all traffic at noon on Sunday.
EGGstravangza at Mansfield Park Saturday
Posted March 24, 2016
Vice Mayor Karin Uhlich's Ward 3 Council Office and the Tucson Parks and Recreation department present the 17th annual EGGstravaganza this weekend.
The free, community event is about having family fun. The all-ages party is expected to attract more than 2,000 Tucson youth.
Family activities include music, carnival games, inflatables, prizes, egg hunts, and the Easter Bunny.
Deadline Approaching for Historic Preservation Award Nominations
Posted March 24, 2016
The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission is recognizing individuals, firms, groups, and/or organizations that have demonstrated their interest or contribution to the preservation, conservation, or interpretation of local history, architecture, or historic preservation in Tucson or Pima County. Nominations must be received by noon on Friday, April 1.
For more information, please read the 2016 awards program description and nomination form.
Job Opportunity: Tucson Water System Operator
Posted March 24, 2016
Tucson Water is recruiting a water system operator in the Instrumentation & Control Section of potable, reclaimed water systems. Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays are mandatory. Please read the job description to learn about the required experience and certifications.
The application deadline is March 31.
Broadway Boulevard and Columbus Boulevard
Posted March 24, 2016
Traffic signals at the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Columbus Boulevard are now functioning. Crews from the City of Tucson Department of Transportation Streets and Traffic Maintenance resumed work on the rewiring of the signals this morning and have completed the repair.
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