Lawsuits take aim at voter-approved transit projects worth billions
Opponents are increasingly using legal challenges to block or delay major public transport expansions, even after voters have approved it. (Photo: John Partipilo) Opponents are turning to legal challenges that seek to block or delay major public transport expansions, even after voters have approved it. Recent lawsuits in Arizona, Tennessee and Texas have attempted to […]
Sean Duffy Says Feds Won’t Invest If Cities ‘Don’t Clean Up’ Act, Slams One Particular Governor Over Failed Transit
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy appeared on Fox News on Friday, saying his department would not invest in cities that don’t “clean” public transport systems. New York officials have tried to crack down on subway crimes by increasing the presence of police as of April 2024, following a string of shootings and attacks in the transport […]
Sedona Hires Amber Wagner as Transit Administrator
Open Audio Article Player Sedona city Audio articles of speech made possible by Quest grants at Yavapai College. A tuition-free industry recognizes your career certificate. The city of Sedona welcomes Amber Wagner as the new transit manager after a nationwide search. After taking over Robert Weber’s position from retirement, Wagner began his position on February […]
City hires Amber Wagner as Transit Administrator
Sedona News – The City of Sedona welcomes Amber Wagner as new transit administrator after a nationwide search. After taking over Robert Weber’s position from retirement, Wagner began its position on February 27, 2025, managing transportation planning, grants, operations and maintenance, and budgets. Wagner demonstrates the strengths of contractor management and passing operations, including fixed […]
Proposition 479 would continue sales tax for Maricopa County public transit, highways
Proposition 479 would continue the half-cent sales tax in Maricopa County until 2045 to fund transportation. The proceeds will help create 11.9 miles of new light rail and 45.3 miles of bus lines, as well as new lanes on conventional and HOV highways. (Cronkite News file photo) Phoenix – Wiz Proposition 479Continuation of Maricopa County’s […]
Transit Center Built with Cutting-Edge Timber Frame
The total investment is $38 million. This includes an $8.46 million in-kind donation of land by the city. Mountain bus riders will endure another winter without an indoor transportation center to serve them when cold and snowy weather disrupts their commute. Mountain Line’s new Downtown Connection Center is scheduled to open in May ahead of […]
Rep. Waters seeks to stop ‘ridiculous’ $2-billion SoFi transit project
Rep. Maxine Waters is working to block plans for a $2 billion people mover that would connect SoFi Stadium to Los Angeles' newest rail line, a project she calls “ridiculous.” “Anything we can do to stop this, we will do it,” she said Wednesday. “This has proven to be a totally unnecessary and far too […]
Is Tucson’s free transit model about to end?
Tucson City Manager Michael Ortega is recommending that the city resume charging for rides on streetcars and some buses. in memo In preparation for a discussion on free fares at the Mayor and City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, Ortega said, “I urge the Mayor and City Council to begin the process of resuming […]
Itâs Mohave Countyâs turn to have a seat on the state transit board | News
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Republican plan to renew Maricopa County transit tax nixes light rail, ‘road diets’
Arizona House Republicans submitted their own version of a new toll tax for Maricopa County on Monday that does not align with Governor Katie Hobbs’ requests. However, the proposal did not reach the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote on Monday, so it remains unclear whether it will be able to garner […]
