Road runner: 123 intersections to date have seen work with regional transportation funds

We're about halfway through the intersection-improvement program that was part of the voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan.

Road runner: The wait for fix at Valencia-Kolb gets longer

If you've been waiting for a solution to the problem of waiting in traffic at the Valencia-Kolb roads intersection, just keep waiting.

Part of St. Mary's, Sixth St. to close through end of May

St. Mary's Road and Sixth Street will be closed between Church and Granada avenues starting Saturday morning.

St. Mary's Road to close for six weeks

St. Mary’s Road/Sixth Street will be closed between Church and Granada avenues Saturday morning.

Road runner: Over half of Tucson-area roads rated in poor condition, analysis finds

A new report card about traffic congestion and pothole problems on Tucson-area streets tells us - as if we hadn't noticed - that things are crowded and bumpy out there.

Road runner: Over half of Tucson-area road rated in poor condition, analysis finds

Vehicles back up at Ina and Oracle roads, one of three area intersections with the highest traffic congestion, as rated in the Pima Association of Governments analysis. The morning rush-hour delay at this intersection averages about 1.9 minutes.

Road runner: Over half of Tucson-area road rated in poor condition, analysis finds

At Ina and Oracle roads, traffic regularly backs up at rush hour. The intersection is rated as one of the top three for traffic congestion.

Tucson business leaders ask state to speed work on two freeway interchanges

Tucson can't wait for improvements to "absolutely critical" freeway interchanges, business leaders told transportation officials Friday.

Road runner: Arizona to detail $350 million in possible road-funding cuts at Tucson hearing

If you've ever been stuck in traffic and daydreamed about giving state officials a piece of your mind, here's your chance.

Injured cyclist files $3 million claim over Tucson streetcar tracks

A woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she crashed her bicycle on the newly installed streetcar tracks has filed a claim against the Regional Transportation Authority.

Injured cyclist files $3 million claim over Tucson streetcar tracks

Cyclists negotiate the streetcar tracks at Eighth Street and Fourth Avenue while crews work on the overhead cables nearby. The Living Streets Alliance is tracking bicycle crashes on streetcar tracks, with injuries ranging from minor scrapes to broken teeth.

Injured cyclist files $3 million claim over Tucson streetcar tracks

A cyclist heads north on Fourth Avenue alongside the new streetcar tracks. Streetcar project manager Shellie Ginn says the tracks were designed to leave enough room for bikes to navigate the roads safely.

Downtown underpass will have park on top

The park would be at the northern entrance to downtown, and traffic would flow beneath the park and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, near the North Ninth Avenue-West Sixth Street intersection.

Downtown underpass will have park on top

A future northern gateway to downtown Tucson will include the area's first deck park.

Road runner: Reader Q&A: Why is Sabino-Kolb link not under way yet?

Road Runner has been running around getting answers to a bunch of good questions from you. Keep 'em coming!

RTA seeking feedback on Valencia-Kolb plan

The public can offer feedback on a proposed improvement plan for the intersection of East Valencia and South Kolb roads at an open house next week.

Road runner: Tucson road bonds should help keep new RTA projects looking, feeling smooth

As the first few major Regional Transportation Authority projects are completed, some drivers are enjoying the experience of a perfectly good road.

Mayors oppose ending construction sales tax

Mayors and government leaders in the Tucson region resolved Thursday to oppose the elimination of a construction sales tax.

Potholes' price tag reaches $2 billion

A pickup truck turns onto East Bellevue Street from North Rosemont Boulevard, just missing a pothole. A State of the Roads report is due out next month.