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Nov 30, 2023

Arizona rattlesnakes could be affected by I-11 construction

The Interstate 11 corridor proposed expansion cuts through desert land, which experts say could cause continuing concerns for wildlife, such as rattlesnakes. The proposed project, which doesn’t have a clear timeline, would run from Wickenburg to Nogales and could potentially connect to I-11 in Nevada. However, a portion of the project cuts through desert land, which experts say could cause[...]

Amtrak, Cook, passenger rail, Phoenix, Tucson, commuters, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Federal Railway Administration, I-10, congestion
Feb 6, 2023

It’s time we take serious look at intercity passenger rail

The Sun Corridor connecting Phoenix and Tucson is defined as a megaregion. It’s one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, with population growth anticipated to double by 2040. Recent spikes in population growth have demonstrated strains on our already overburdened freeways, which impact our safety, environment and ability to address the demands of a modern economy and quality of life.

Aug 27, 2015

Gas-guzzling that goes nowhere: Traffic hits Arizona commuters’ wallets

Traffic delays in Tucson and Phoenix last year cost the average commuter more than $1,000 in extra fuel and lost time, among other costs, according to a new report on rush-hour congestion on the nation’s highways.

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