Pima County voters yesterday came together to enact a balanced regional transportation plan for the first time in five tries over the last 30 years by a 3 to 2 margin. The first new projects will begin in August, so we can finally look forward to real improvements in our transportation system. This is a proud day to be a Tucsonan!
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It’s time to spread the word about the plan we’ve been waiting for. Questions 1 and 2, developed by Tucson citizens for Tucson citizens, is all about balance. Regional balance, modal balance, and a balanced budget–all in a plan that builds in strong accountability to the voters. In the words of University of Arizona President Peter Likins…
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The RTA plan will address congestion in the central city in a number of important and reinforcing ways. We get the biggest bang for our buck by concentrating multiple improvements on seven north-south and seven east-west corridors.
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Representing the voices of more than 20,000 labor-union members in Southern Arizona, the Pima Area Labor Federation of the Arizona AFL-CIO recently announced its support of the Regional Transportation Plan for Pima County, joining an unprecedented coalition endorsing Questions 1 and 2.
If passed by voters on May 16, the improvements in the 20-year transportation plan will benefit working families…
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