Target for Tucson, Phoenix link: 2012
Sean Holstege, The Arizona Republic, Jan. 20, 2007
Arizona is moving to play a major role in bringing commuter rail to the Valley and between Phoenix and Tucson.
The Arizona Department of Transportation is days away from asking bidders to plan a passenger rail line connecting Phoenix and Tucson by Centennial Day, Feb. 14, 2012.
This comes after Gov. Janet Napolitano gave ADOT 90 days to list the best potential rail projects and detail the best ways to pay for them.
The arrival of commuter rail in Arizona is not a guarantee because some lawmakers oppose rail, saying it isn’t worth the subsidy. But involvement by the state increases the chance that it could become a reality. The state’s role was a deciding factor in bringing commuter rail to Utah and New Mexico.
Full story in the Arizona Republic
