Vice Mayor Paul Cunningham
Prep Work for Grant Road Repaving
Posted March 23, 2015
On Monday, March 23, 2015, crews from Granite Construction Co., under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation, will begin work to improve the pavement condition of Grant Road from Santa Rita Avenue to Columbus Boulevard. Crews will begin the project by lowering manhole covers and water valve covers. Lowering the utility covers is scheduled to be complete by Friday, March 27, 2015.
Pipeline Replacement Project Update
Posted March 19, 2015
From Southwest Gas:
Reclaimed water line repairs close Glenn Street east of Swan Road
Posted March 18, 2015
From Fernando Molina of Tucson Water:
Rupture of a 30” reclaimed water line has resulted in the temporary closure of Glenn Street, east of Swan Road to Torino Avenue.
Drinking water customers are not affected by the break. The reclaimed water line provides recycled water service to several users, who have been contacted. Tucson Water will be utilizing boosters in the distribution system to help restore supply.
Repairs may take up to three weeks. Tucson Water contractors will be in the area and motorists are asked to exercise caution.
Kayla Mueller
Posted February 10, 2015
At a press conference this afternoon, Governor Ducey ordered that Arizona State flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today, February 10, until sunset tomorrow, February 11, in honor of Kayla Mueller, a dedicated humanitarian aid worker and citizen of Arizona.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
Congratulations to Assistant Chief Laura Baker
Posted January 27, 2015
From the Arizona Daily Star:
On Monday, Baker received her assistant chief badge from the Tucson Fire Department. She’s now attained the highest rank that a woman has held in the history of the Tucson Fire Department.
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“I’m very humbled by being the first woman assistant chief for Tucson fire,” Baker said. “I have a tendency to downplay the gender side because it shouldn’t matter. But the reality is that the significance of me being a woman in a leadership role is very important.”
Mayor George Miller
Posted December 26, 2014
Former Mayor George Miller passed away this week. This from the Tucson Sentinel:
One of the longest serving public officials in Tucson's history died Christmas morning. George Miller, who was mayor for most of the 1990s, was 92.
Spc. Wyatt J. Martin
Posted December 23, 2014
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset Wednesday, December 24, 2014, in honor of United States Army Specialist Wyatt J. Martin, 22, of Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday in Mesa, followed by interment at the Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park in Mesa.
Christmas & New Years Holidays trash and recycling collection changes
Posted December 22, 2014
The Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays will be observed on Thursday, December 25, 2014, and Thursday, January 1, 2015. Residential and commercial trash and recycling will not be collected on the Thursday holiday. The Los Reales Landfill will be closed for both holidays. All City of Tucson
Transit Schedule for Christmas 2014
Posted December 22, 2014
The following details outline transit service on Christmas, Thursday, December 25, 2014:
New Smart Parking Meters Have Arrived
Posted December 17, 2014
This is one of the things I have been waiting for. Thank you, Park Tucson!
Park Tucson is pleased to announce the installation of the first 21 new smart parking meters that will provide improved customer service to our on-street parking guests. The new meters are solar-powered and accept credit, debit, and smart cards in addition to coins, and will soon be accessible for payment through a smart-phone mobile app.
You can get more information here.
Get in Full Holiday Spirit by Riding Transit to Weekend Events
Posted December 10, 2014
Sun Tran buses or the Sun Link streetcar offer transit options for Tucsonans attending 2nd Saturdays on Saturday, December 13 or the 4th Avenue Street Fair from Friday, December 12 through 14.
Sun Tran 2014 Holiday Toy Drive - Stuff the Bus
Posted December 8, 2014
Sun Tran and KGUN 9 News are partnering again this holiday season for the annual “Stuff-the-Bus” event benefitting the Salvation Army’s Christmas Gift Distribution Program. This year Sun Link will be a part of the annual event by stuffing a streetcar. Tucsonans are encouraged to donate new unwrapped toys for children ages 0-12; cash donations will also be accepted. This year’s event will be held from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, December 12, at the following locations:
Training Fires at D-M
Posted December 8, 2014
From Davis-Monthan's Twitter account:
The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Fire Department may be conducting training fires on the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th of December 2014, between the hours of 0600 and 2300 hours.
Wrightstown Travel Lane Closure - POSTPONED
Posted December 5, 2014
The bank protection project on East Wrightstown Road scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., has been postponed due to inclement weather. Crews from the City of Tucson Department of Transportation Streets and Traffic Maintenance Division will conduct the bank protection work when the saturated wash bank has dried out. The work will take place on the south side of East Wrightstown Road between Sarnoff Drive and Camino Seco.
Houghton Road Open House
Posted December 4, 2014
The public is invited to attend an open house for the Houghton Road Corridor Projects. This is part of the overall Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan to improve Houghton Road from Tanque Verde Road to Interstate 10.
Monday, December 8, 2014
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Pantano Christian Church, 1755 S. Houghton Road