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 An update for Tucson Delivers, bond and sales tax initiatives approved by voters. Citizens’ commissions provide oversight, direction, and accountability for
Tucson Delivers programs and funding, ensuring voter direction.
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 Groundbreaking for Barrio Nopal Park
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ward 1 Council Member Lane Santa Cruz, and Tucson Parks and Recreation broke ground on the City’s newest park, Barrio Nopal Park, located at 311 E. Elvira Road, on Friday, May 3, 2024. This event marked the beginning of a transformative project for the community.
After much community input was gathered through virtual public meeting, surveys, and requests for comments, a master plan was developed. Based on that input, the new park will feature a variety of amenities including a new splash pad area with above and below-pad spray amenities, shade structure, playground, restrooms, new walking path, ramadas, benches, and lighting. Funding for the project has been secured through a combination of Proposition 407: Tucson Delivers Great Parks and Connections 2018 voter-approved general obligation bonds and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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 Two New Splash Pads and Five New Playgrounds!
Tucson Parks and Recreation opened its eighth and ninth splash pads on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The newest splash pads are located at Freedom Park, 5000 E. 29th St. and Fort Lowell Park, 2900 N. Craycroft Road. These projects were made possible through Proposition 407 bond funds and impact fees. All city splash pads are open daily from 8 a.m.-sunset, through Oct. 31.
In addition, as part of Proposition 407: Tucson Delivers Great Parks and Connections the following parks have received new playgrounds:
- Street Scene Park, 744 E. 39th St.
- Villa Serena, 1840 N. Calle Serena
- Rudy Garcia Park, 5001 S. Nogales Hwy.
- Parkview Park, 1521 S. Chrysler Ave. (shade structure is in permitting)
- Juhan Park, 1770 W. Copper St. (shade structure is in permitting)
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Improvements Coming to Palo Verde Park
Tucson Parks and Recreation began construction at Palo Verde Park, 425 S. Mann Ave., in late August 2024. Fields are to receive new LED lighting, and changes will be made to turn the existing tennis court into a basketball court, and the existing basketball court into three pickleball courts. Landscape improvements will include additional trees.
During this time, the park, pool, and splash pad are closed to the public. Palo Verde dog park remains open during construction (subject to intermittent closures) and is accessible from Jessica Street.
These improvements are made possible through over $2.5 million of voter-approved bond funds as part of Proposition 407, Tucson Delivers: Parks and Connections, Impact Fees, and Ward 2 funds. The estimated completion of construction is Summer 2025. Phase one of Proposition 407, Tucson Delivers Parks and Connections, included renovation of the park’s pool plaster, tile, and dive pools.
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Summer Vibes Events
The City of Tucson Ward 1 Council Office and Department of Transportation and Mobility, along with FUGA bicycle club, hosted two summer events on the westside to gather input on two upcoming projects: Saint Mary’s Road Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Project and the Congress Street and Grande Avenue Safety Project.
The Summer Vibes Block Party took place on Friday, June 28, 2024, with approximately 200 people in attendance and had live music, free food, and project plans. The second event was “Walk or Bike with FUGA” on Sunday, July 14, 2024, where the public could walk the Saint Mary’s Pedestrian Safety and Walkability project area or bike all project corridors with City staff and FUGA. Both events were a success!
El Paso y Southwestern Greenway: Cushing Street to Saint Mary’s Road Segment
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The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility hosted a pop-up event on Saturday, June 1, 2024, where neighbors could share their thoughts and suggestions regarding the new shared use path and enjoy some free ice cream. Thank you to everyone who came out and provided input! |
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Silverbell Road – Congress Street to St. Mary’s Road
For this Proposition 101, Tucson Delivers: Better Streets improvement project, the City was able to minimize disruption by completing two projects at once—a full water line replacement and roadway improvements on Silverbell Road from Congress Street to St. Mary’s Road.
Crews located and replaced the water line, which runs under the east side of Silverbell Road, and then installed ADA-compliant ramps where necessary, removed old asphalt, replaced the subgrade, and repaved with new asphalt.
To enhance pedestrian safety in the area, Proposition 411, Tucson Delivers: Safe Streets funds are being used to provide a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon, crosswalks, median refuge islands, and a continuous sidewalk on the east side of the roadway.
This project is an excellent example of how the City is finding opportunities to layer and maximize the Tucson Delivers investments.
Various roadways throughout the city have received a crack seal and fog seal treatment, which rejuvenates the asphalt, helping it from getting brittle. Crews plan to return in October to complete remaining segments within the city.
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 Paving Completed In These Neighborhoods
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- Julia Keen
- Barrio Nopal and Elvira
- Barrio Kroeger Lane
- Doolen-Fruitvale
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- Flowing Wells (Westwood)
- Cherry Avenue (Desert Shadows/Summerfield)
- Rita Ranch
- Mountain Vail
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Fog Seal Project
Various roadways throughout the city have received a crack seal and fog seal treatment, which rejuvenates the asphalt, helping it from getting brittle. Crews plan to return in October to complete remaining segments within the city.
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Collector Street Projects
Tucson Boulevard between 22nd Street and Sixth Street is now complete as part of the Five-Year Collector Street Program.
In August, installation of ADA-compliant ramps and the asphalt prep work began on Tucson Boulevard north of Sixth Street to Grant Road, and on Elm Street between Campbell Avenue and Tucson Boulevard. Repaving is scheduled to take place in October 2024.
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 Construction Starts on Stone Avenue
Construction for the Stone Avenue Complete Streets Project is underway! The Alameda Street to Pennington Street segment of this project is anticipated to be completed by mid-September 2024.
This project will improve safety by extending the protected bike lane and will connect the existing segment beginning at Toole Avenue/Franklin Street to Ochoa Street. Stone Avenue will become a two-lane roadway between Alameda Street and Broadway Boulevard. This project also includes the milling and repaving of Stone Avenue from First Street to Toole Avenue/Franklin Street and Alameda Street to Broadway Boulevard.
For more information on this project, visit: https://tucsondelivers.tucsonaz.gov/pages/stone-ave-complete-street .
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Tucson Police Rev Up Operations
Funding provided by Proposition 101, Tucson Delivers: Safer City continues to help the Tucson Police Department provide excellent service to the community.
In April, the department opened a brand-new evidentiary impound lot. The previous lot, initially designed for 240 vehicles, was filled to nearly double its capacity, creating operational challenges. The new facility has tripled storage capacity, allowing for better organization, improved workflow for investigators, and safer conditions for staff who manage the lot.
The department has also successfully acquired 2,510 of the 257 new patrol vehicles allocated in the voter-approved proposition and will continue to phase out the oldest patrol vehicles in the fleet, some of which are 17 years old.
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Station 14 Breaks Ground on a Bold New Era
On Tuesday, June 11, the Tucson Fire Department broke ground on an all-new Fire Station 14.
Serving Ward 5 for almost six decades, the current station on South Liberty Avenue has been standing strong since 1968 and was designed for only six firefighters. Today, with our growing community, a crew of eight operates out of this station, with one truck parked outside under an awning!
Thanks to community support from voter-approved Proposition 101, Tucson Delivers: Safer City, the new station will be bigger, safer, and able to support more crew. It will feature four full apparatus bays and 13 dorm rooms with cutting-edge health and safety upgrades. This new station will ensure our team is always ready to protect and serve Tucson. Look out for the grand opening in mid-2025!
 New Fire Engines Arriving to Supercharge Our Fleet
The Tucson Fire Department is about to get even stronger with the arrival of four brand-new fire engines, thanks to funding from voter-approved Proposition 101, Tucson Delivers: Safer City.
Our Fire Fleet Management team recently gave these high-tech machines a close inspection to ensure they meet our exacting standards. These new Class 1 pumpers, which will soon join our fleet of 22, are built for speed and reliability and boast impressive features, including 750-gallon water tanks, enhanced air-conditioning systems for crew comfort, and wireless headsets for improved fireground communication.
The new engines will be sent to some of our busiest stations in the city!
 Revamping Fire Stations for the Future
The Tucson Fire Department is stepping up its game with major remodels underway at stations 5, 12, 13, and 17. Funded through Proposition 101, Tucson Delivers: Safer City, these upgrades are all about enhancing the health, safety, and work environment for our brave firefighters.
Key features include:
- New gym areas for stations previously housing equipment in apparatus bays
- Dedicated fire turnout gear storage
- Decontamination areas
- Dedicated medical storage
All features are designed to keep the team in peak condition and reduce exposure to hazardous contaminants. These modernized stations are set to be completed as soon as late this year, with more on the way in early 2025. Tucson Fire is gearing up for the future!
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