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SUN TRAN TO HOST PUBLIC PUBLIC MEETING TOMORROW FOR ROUTES 5 AND 22 - Sun Tran is hosting a series of meetings to gather community feedback on the possible elimination of Route 5 and the extension of Route 22. The next of several meetings will be tomorrow, May 15, at noon, at Quincie Douglas Library, 1585 E. 36th St. The Department of Transportation and Mobility and Sun Tran were directed to determine the five lowest-performing routes in the transit system and find operational and budget efficiencies. Sun Tran identified Route 5 (Pima/West Speedway), Route 15 (Campbell), Route 21 (West Congress/Silverbell), Route 22 (El Rio/West Speedway), and Route 61 (La Cholla) as the lowest-performing routes. The City of Tucson would net a cost savings of $1 million annually by extending Route 22 to Pima Community College West Campus and eliminating Route 5. Community members are encouraged to attend any of the in-person or virtual meetings, which you can find by following the link below. Read the news release
PLAN TUCSON PUBLIC HEARING NEXT WEEK AT CITY HALL - The public will have another opportunity to weigh in on Plan Tucson 2025 during the Mayor and Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m., at 255 W. Alameda St. Last month, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended the updated general plan that will guide our city's growth, sustainability, and development for the next decade. Key updates include stronger provisions for affordable housing, improved transparency, and enhanced climate resilience. After next week's public hearing, Mayor and Council will vote on adoption before Plan Tucson moves to the November ballot for Tucson voters to decide. Plan Tucson
REGISTER FOR SUMMER SWIM LESSONS - Tucson Parks and Recreation will offer swim lessons this summer. The lessons will be $15 for a two-week session, meeting four days per week. StarBabies classes are available for ages 6 months to 2 years old, Starfish Swim School is available for ages 3-12 years old, and Starfish Stroke School is available for ages 4-17 years old. You can register online beginning Monday, May 19, at 9 a.m., by following the top link below. Registration Read the news release More information
HOW TO REPORT TRANSPORTATION CONCERNS - Is there a pothole you'd like to see filled? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk? You can report these issues via the Tucson 311 app, 311 service request portal via web, or by calling 311. Tucson 311 Service Request Portal and download links Department of Transportation and Mobility
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