Pima County leaders are considering a county ordinance that would regulate speed and heavy truck traffic on unpaved county roads — like those used by mining companies.
The ordinance would introduce regulations for unpaved country roads that see heavy machinery traffic in order to maintain air quality standards and limit dust emissions.
During a meeting this week, Pima County Supervisor Matt Heinz — who introduced the measure — said excess dust could lead to health impacts.
“As a physician, one of my first cases I had when I came to my residency at the University of Arizona 20 years ago was disseminated Valley fever. Which is a terrible disease that the spores from that fungus coccidioidomycosis that comes from the dirt," he said.
Supervisors heard from members of the public who were for and against the effort — with some arguing it would limit mining activity. A full hearing and vote happens later this month.
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A proposal from Republican Rep. Nick Kupper would, among other things, set up a pilot project on a stretch of I-8 between Casa Grande and Yuma as a “derestricted speed zone” for at least a year. -
For the last several years, there’s been an effort to give cities back some of their ability to regulate that market; the state generally took it away in 2016. -
Two new Mesa laws allow Class 1 and 2 e-bikes and e-scooters to ride alongside pedestrians on all sidewalks and shared bicycle paths. -
The Waymo traveled north on the tracks near the Southern/Central Avenue station while trains approached from both directions. -
One proposed state law would reduce the age at which a teenager can get their driving permit to 15 years, down from 15 and 6 months. Another would remove speed limits on some rural interstates.
