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Four facts about travel reduction
If you are reading this newsletter, chances are you have an interest in reducing traffic, reducing vehicle emissions or trying to find alternate options to commute. Travel reduction can benefit…
Cycling may lower the risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Cycling has many benefits to both a person’s personal health and the environment, but a recent study indicates that riding a bike may also pay dividends when it comes to…
iPhone users have new options to improve their commute
Commuters with iPhones will soon have more help navigating their daily commutes and other regular errands. An update to the Apple Maps app in the upcoming iOS 26 promises new…
These are the best noise canceling audio devices
If you use public transit, ride in a less-than-social carpool, or telecommute in a noisy neighborhood, noise canceling earphones may be just the thing to help you focus. The market…
VIDEO: Review and comment on the draft long-term transportation plan
Pima Association of Governments (PAG), the greater Tucson region’s metropolitan planning organization, invites the public to review the draft 2055 Regional Mobility and Accessibility Plan, or RMAP, and submit comments.…
Attend a virtual 2055 Regional Mobility and Accessibility Plan (RMAP) Open House
Transportation Open House Virtual Event6 to 7 p.m., July 8, 2025Registration Link: Join Pima Association of Governments for a presentation and Q&A session to learn more about its draft regional…
Metro planning organization announces new interim executive director
Michael J. Ortega has joined Pima Association of Governments, the greater Tucson region’s metropolitan planning organization, as its new interim executive director. Ortega, who served as Tucson city manager for…
Public input sought on draft long-term transportation plan
Pima Association of Governments has opened a 30-day public comment period for an update to its long-term transportation plan. The Regional Mobility and Accessibility Plan, or RMAP, is a performance-based…
Innovative wildlife linkage element of RTA plan has record of success
Moving people safely across the region on new and improved multimodal roadways and expanded transit systems is a primary goal of the Regional Transportation Authority plan. In addition, the voter-approved…
