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Community Resources

Whether you’re looking for a cool place to rest, a meal, job assistance, or support, the following page is dedicated to community resources, including address, phone number, and what Sun Tran route to board to get to the destination. Sun Tran does not facilitate these programs. Please direct questions to the individual agencies listed.
24/7 City of Tucson Resource Info Line

(520) 791-2540 or 311

Non-Emergency

Tucson Police Department

270 N. Stone Avenue

(520) 791-4444

Routes: 2, 12, 18

Cooling Stations

Cooling centers will be open starting June 1 through August 31. They will be open daily, including holidays, from Noon to 4 p.m.

  • Donna Liggins Center | (520) 791-3247 | 2160 N. 6th Avenue | Routes 9 & 19
  • El Pueblo Center | (520) 791-3250 | 101 W. Irvington Road, Building #9 | Routes 2, 12, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 29
  • Fred Archer Center | (520) 791-4353 | 1665 S. La Cholla Boulevard | Route 23
  • Freedom Center | (520) 791-4969 | 5000 E. 29th Street | Route 17
  • Morris K. Udall Center | (520) 791-4931 | 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road | Route 5, 8, 9 & 37
  • Randolph Center | (520) 791-4560 | 200 S. Alvernon Way | Route 8 & 11

Cool off at a Pima Library! There are 23 Pima County Libraries that are available for those needing to cool off. For a full list of libraries, click the button below!

Cool off at a Library
Respite Centers

These are air-conditioned locations that offer hydration and allow for uninterrupted rest, sitting, or lying down during hours of operation.

  • Tucson Salvation Army Hospitality House | (520) 622-5411 | 1002 N. Main Avenue | Routes 5, 10 & 22
  • Kino Service Center | (520) 724-7700 | 2797 E. Ajo Way | Routes 2, 11 & 15
  • Rio Nuevo One Stop | (520) 724-9649 | 320 N. Commerce Park Loop | Route 3
Food Centers

Meal distribution sites and food pantries across the city.

  • Community Food Bank | (520) 622-0525 | 3003 S. Country Club Road | Route 2
  • Caridad Community Kitchen | (520) 882-5641 | 845 N. Main Avenue | Route 5, 10 & 22
  • Southside Presbyterian | (520) 623-6857 | 317 W. 23rd Street | Routes 2 & 12
Employment

Support with job search, resume help, training programs, and interviews.

  • Arizona @ Work | 1-833-762-8196 | 2797 E. Ajo Way | Routes 2, 11 & 15
  • DKA Advocates | (520) 790-7677 | 1502 E. Broadway Boulevard | Route 8
Street Outreach

Teams offering support, supplies, and referrals to people experiencing homelessness.

  • Center of Opportunity | (520) 740-1501 | 4550 S. Palo Verde Road | Route 11
  • Our Family Services | (520) 323-1708 | 2590 N. Alvernon Way | Routes 1, 9 & 11
  • Community Bridges Inc. Dodge| Adults, youth, and veterans experiencing homelessness or substance abuse | (520) 327-9863 | 250 S. Toole Avenue | Routes 1, 6, 7, 8, 23, 25 | 24/7 Access to Care (877) 931-9142 |
Mental Health
  • Pima County Mental Health Crisis Line 24/7 | (520) 622-6000 | 1-866-495-6735
  • La Frontera Center – South Clinic | (520) 884-9920 | 502 W. 29th Street | Routes 12 & 23
  • HOPE Tucson Center | (520) 903-6610 | 1200 N. Country Club Road | Routes 4 &17
Substance Abuse
  • Community Bridges Inc. Dodge Center| 1-877-931-9142 | 2950 N. Dodge Boulevard| Routes 1, 11 & 34
  • CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness | (520) 202-1786| 380 E. Fort Lowell Road | Route 6 & 34
  • National Substance Abuse Hotline – 24/7 | (520) 622-6000 or 1-866-495-6735
Other Services
  • AZ Human Trafficking Hotline- 24/7 | 1-877-429-8477 | National hotline: 888-373-7888 (24/7)
  • Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse | (520) 573-3637 or Multilingual hotline (520) 795-4266| 101 W. Irvington Road, Suite 2B| Routes 2, 12, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 29
  • Kino Veterans Workforce Center | (520) 724-2646 | 2801 E. Ajo Way | Routes 2, 11 & 15
  • El Rio Community Health Center | For anyone in need of non-emergency medical assistance | (520) 622-4264
Download our resources brochure below!
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Plan Your Trip

Need help getting to any of the community resources above? Here are a few ways to plan your trip:

Call Customer Service

Our Customer Service Representatives are here to help! Call at (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565).

Translation assistance is available. Call Customer Service, press 03, and say the language you need.

Trip Planner Tool

Use our trip planner tool located on our website! Click the button below to plan your trip:

Trip PLan Tool
Use a Ride Guide

Pick up a Ride Guide, which includes all Sun Tran, Sun Express and Sun Shuttle routes, and Sun Link’s schedule.

Ride Guides are available:

  • On board any transit vehicle, ask your operator.
  • At the Laos Transit Center or the Ronstadt Transit Center – just ask a Customer Service Rep.
  • Download a copy HERE!
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Sun Express Riders, We Want to Hear from You!

The survey is now closed. Thank you for participating!

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We want to understand your riding habits, preferences better, and needs so we can improve your experience.

Take the Sun Express survey today through June 5, 2025. The survey is available in English and Spanish. If you need assistance filling out the survey, please get in touch with Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD 520-628-1565).

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Sun Link Summer Schedules Starting Soon!

Sun Link will begin operating its summer schedule starting Monday, May 19. Riders can expect schedule adjustments to weekdays and weekends.

Sun Link Summer Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m. – midnight
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – midnight
  • Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The streetcar runs every 10-15 minutes Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, the streetcar service runs every 20-30 minutes.

For real-time updates and streetcar service alerts, follow Sun Tran on Facebook. Click the Facebook logo below to view!

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Memorial Day Transit Services – Monday, May 26

In observance of Memorial Day, the following transit schedules will be in affect:

  • Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Van and Sun on Demand will be operating on a Sunday schedule.
  • Sun Express and Sun Shuttle will not provide service.
  • Sun Shuttle ADA Dial-a-Ride will be available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Customer Service hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Riders are encouraged to plan ahead. Click the button below to view all holiday service details.

Transit Holiday schedules

Four Ways to Check Your Transit Schedules

Call Customer Service (520) 792-9222

Call for trip planning assistance, bus routes and times, and any service changes. Customer Service Representatives are also located at the Laos Transit Center and the Ronstadt Transit Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sun Tran Ride Guide!

You can find a Ride Guide at any transit center or onboard a Sun Tran bus — just ask your operator!

Visit Suntran.com

Find the latest schedules, route maps, service alerts, and trip plan from any device (phone, tablet, laptop, computer). Click the button below to go to the homepage.

Sun Tran homepage
Tohono, Ronstadt and Laos Transit Centers

Route schedules can be found at every bus bay in transit centers.

Please note, our Sun Tran app is no longer operational. Stay tuned for updates about the new app!

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Public Input Meetings for Route 5 & 22

Sun Tran invites the community to attend a series of public input meetings to learn about and provide comments on the proposed changes to Route 5 (Pima/W. Speedway) and Route 22 (El Rio/W. Speedway).
Sun Tran public meeting dates and times.

The Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) and Sun Tran were directed to determine the five (5) lowest-performing routes in the transit system and identifying operational and budget efficiencies.  Sun Tran identified Route 5 (Pima / W. Speedway), Route 15 (Campbell), Route 21 (W. Congress / Silverbell), Route 22 (El Rio / W. Speedway), and Route 61 (La Cholla) as the lowest performing routes.  The City will net a cost savings of $1 million annually by extending Route 22 to Pima Community College West Campus and eliminating Route 5.

Other transit routes are available within ½ mile of the pedestrian network. Additionally, eliminating the route allows for the restructuring of Route 22, and maintains and improves the service on W. Speedway. 

Community members are encouraged to attend one of the one-hour meetings:

  • Monday, May 12 | Noon | University of Arizona, Student Union Memorial Center, Picacho Room
  • Monday, May 12 | 5:30 PM | Link to recorded virtual meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHXVXM68wWo
  • Tuesday, May 13 | 5:30 PM | Pima Community College – Downtown Campus: 1255 North Stone Avenue, room AH-230 (second floor of the AH building).
  • Thursday, May 15 | Noon | Quincie Douglas Library: 1585 East 36th Street
  • Friday, May 16 | Noon | Martha Cooper Library: 1377 North Catalina Avenue
  • Monday, May 19 | 5:30 PM | Ward 1 Council Office: 940 West Alameda Street
  • Tuesday, May 20 | 10:00 AM | Morris K. Udall Park and Recreation Center: 7200 East Tanque Verde Road
  • Wednesday, May 21 | Noon | William M. Clements Center: 8155 East Poinciana Drive
  • Thursday, May 22 | 5:30 PM | Link to recorded virtual meeting: https://youtu.be/KjVcV2j9bl0

Meeting accommodations are available upon request and should be made at least one week in advance.

To request accommodations, including American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, please contact Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565) or email SunTranInfo@tucsonaz.gov.

When would these changes be implemented?

No changes will be made until the public input period is complete. All comments will be given to the City of Tucson Mayor & Council in their public hearing packet, tentatively scheduled August 6, 2025, who will then approve or reject the implementation. If approved, the changes could be implemented in November 2025.

We value your feedback!

The feedback period for proposed changes to Routes 5 and 22 has now closed. We accepted comments through May 31, 2025.

Watch a Live Meeting

Click the videos below to watch the May 12 and May 22 virtual meeting recordings.

Virtual Recorded Meeting – May 12, 2025
Virtual Recorded Meeting – May 22, 2025

Presentation from Meetings

View or download the presentation from our virtual meetings.

Route 5 & 22Download
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Join Sun Tran’s Free Learn to Ride Sessions this Summer!

Whether you are new to public transit or need a refresher, Sun Tran’s Learn to Ride sessions will help you easily navigate the system! This summer, learn the ropes and gain confidence to ride anywhere in Tucson.

Join us at the Sun Tran Administration building (3910 North Sun Tran Boulevard) on one of the following dates:

Dates for learn to ride sessions: Wednesday, April 9 at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m., and Thursday, June 12 at noon

Getting to the session is simple! Board Route 10 and get off at the Romero Road/Smoot Drive stop. From there, the Sun Tran gate is a short distance west on Smoot Drive.

Route 10 Schedule
What you’ll learn

At each session, Sun Tran staff will guide you through:

  • How to plan your trip and read bus schedules
  • Boarding and exiting bus safely
  • Accessibility features
  • Bicycle safety tips
These sessions are free, open to all ages, and designed to make your ride smooth. Participants can easily reserve their place by emailing SunTranMarketing@tucsonaz.gov or just stop by on the day of the event 😊
Prefer to learn from home?

No problem! Below, you can watch and download Sun Tran’s Virtual Training video or download the Ride with Us! Booklet.

Sun Tran Virtual Training Video

Ride with Us Booklet

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Sun Van Comprehensive Operational Analysis Survey and Upcoming Meetings

Sun Van survey has closed, findings and analysis coming soon

What is Sun Van’s COA?

Sun Van’s 2024 COA was designed to evaluate ways to improve our paratransit service. We will share the valuable insights gained from our outreach and survey efforts and preview the upcoming draft recommendations that will help shape the future of Sun Van. Click the button below to learn more about the Sun Van Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA), or you can watch the video below to understand the survey and recommendations!

Learn more about Sun Van coa
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How Does Sun Tran Prioritize Bus Stops? 🚏🚌

Collage of three pictures of bus stops around the City of Tucson. Two of the pictures are sheltered bus stops and the other is a bus stop sign with a bench.
Ever wonder how Sun Tran decides which bus stops get upgrades? Our Bus Stop Prioritization process ensures improvements are made where they are needed most, based on data-driven insights and community needs.
What’s Behind the Process?

Each Sun Tran bus stop is assigned a priority score based on key factors like ridership, accessibility, proximity to important destinations, and equity considerations. This helps determine the order in which stops receive enhancements as funding becomes available.

The priority score system was developed from Sun Tran’s most recent Comprehensive Operational Analysis and is updated annually to reflect the current needs of our riders.

LEARN MORE

Curious about how we prioritize bus stops? Click the button below to explore the details!

Sun Tran Bus Stop Prioritization
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Discover Tucson Transit on Transit Unplugged TV 📺

Tucson is a city on the move – and public transportation is a part of it all. In this episode of Transit Unplugged TV, get an insider look at Sun Tran, Sun Van, and Sun Link, including the Sun Tran Northwest facility and Sun Links facility. See how we have been keeping residents and visitors moving since 1975!

This episode also includes a dive into Tucson’s culinary delights at El Charro Cafe and visiting some popular spots like Hotel Congress to San Xavier Del Bac Mission. Join us on this fun journey around Tucson 🚌🌵

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Title VI Open House Meetings

Title VI and Major Service Changes Coming in August 2025 and Updates to the Sun Van COA

Sun Tran hosted a series of Title VI Open House Meetings to engage with the community about equitable transit and upcoming service changes. Riders and community members were encouraged to attend and provide feedback on the future of public transportation. During these meetings, there was also a discussion about the implementation of Sun Tran’s Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) and an update on Sun Van’s COA.

What is Sun Tran’s COA?

Sun Tran’s 2024 Transit COA was conducted to improve service efficiency and accessibility in Greater Tucson. Now in the implementation phase, major service changes will take effect in August 2025.

  • Routes Impacted: 2, 12, 16, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, and 62.

Meetings will provide details on these modifications and gather community feedback. You can watch the video to the right to learn more about implementing Sun Tran’s COA recommendations.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Operational Analysis for Sun Tran click the button below!

Sun tran coa

What is Sun Van’s COA?

Sun Van’s 2024 COA was designed to evaluate ways to improve our paratransit service. We will share the valuable insights gained from our outreach and survey efforts and preview the upcoming draft recommendations that will help shape the future of Sun Van.

Additional Sun Van COA-only virtual meetings:

To learn more about our Sun Van Comprehensive Operational Analysis, click the button below!

SUN VAN coa

Title VI Policies for Major Service & Fare Changes

Watch the video to the right to learn about what goes into Title VI Policies for major service and fare changes. In this casual conversation, you will learn the breakdown process and how policies ensure equity for all riders.

Click the video to the right to view our latest virtual public input meeting:
What is Title VI?

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ensures that no person in the United States is excluded, denied benefits, or discriminated against based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs. Sun Tran is committed to upholding these protections by ensuring fair and inclusive transit services for all riders.

TITLE VI & ADA

What We’ve Accomplished

We conducted 10 (ten) community meetings to gather valuable feedback in person and online. The locations and dates are listed below:

  • Ward 2 Office – Monday, March 24
  • Pascua Yaqui Tribal Chambers – Tuesday, March 25
  • El Rio Neighborhood Center – Tuesday, March 25
  • Woods Memorial Library – Wednesday, March 26
  • 2 (two)Virtual Zoom Meetings – Wednesday, March 26
  • Nanini Library – Thursday, March 27
  • Miller-Golf Link Library – Thursday, March 27
  • Quincie Douglas Library – Friday, March 28
  • Joel D. Valdez Main Library – Monday, March 31
  • Student Unions Memorial Center – Tuesday, April 1

What’s Next?

Our next steps will be to present these changes to the Mayor and Council for review. If approved, we anticipate moving forward by Summer 2025.

Contact Us!

Stay tuned for more updates, and continue to follow the project’s progress. For more information, please reach out to our Customer Service team:

Call at (520) 792-9222 or TDD (520) 628-1565

Email at Suntraninfo@tucsonaz.gov

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Sun Tran 50th Anniversary Celebrations!

Get ready for some fun! Sun Tran is rolling into its 50th year of service, and kicking off the celebration at the Laos Transit Center (205 West Irvington Road) with a lively pop-up event. Join us Wednesday, April 23, from noon to 2 p.m. for music, prizes, and community fun.
This fun-filled afternoon event will include:
  • Music from our Laos Transit Center Spotify playlist!
  • Fun transit-themed prizes
  • Refreshing water and soft drinks
  • Face painting for all ages
  • Local community resources booths
The celebration does not stop there! Sun Tran will be popping up at all the transit centers throughout the year to keep the party rolling:
  • Tohono Transit Center Celebration (4540 North Stone Avenue) – Thursday, August 14, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Ronstadt Transit Center (215 East Congress Street) – Friday, September 19, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Laos Transit Center is a special place in Tucson’s transit history. Opened in September 1987, it was the first transit center in the city, built on the south side and named after Roy Laos, the pioneer who founded Occidental Bus Lines. It is only fitting that the celebration begins where it all began!

Want to ride through transit history? Click the yellow button below to visit Sun Tran and Tucson’s transit history. You will find a timeline packed with historic photos, from horse-drawn streetcars of the 1800s to today’s electric fleet.

Tucson Transit history

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Giddy Up! 2025 Rodeo Parade Detours

Beginning Thursday, February 20 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sun Tran, Sun Express, and Sun Shuttle routes will be detoured due to street closures for the Rodeo Parade.

The parade is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and travel along 12th Avenue and Drexel Road, heading east on Drexel Road to South Nogales Highway, turning and traveling north on South Nogales Highway/South 6th Avenue, finally returning to the Rodeo Grounds. The following routes will be detoured:

Sun Tran
  • Route(s): 2, 11, 12, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 50
Sun Express
  • Route(s): 203X, 204X
Sun Shuttle
  • Route(s): 421X, 430, 440, 486
Riders can also view a list of interrupted stops and alternate boarding locations for each route HERE

For trip planning assistance or additional information, call Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520 628- 1565) or by sending an email to Suntraninfo@tucsonaz.gov

Customer Service representatives are available on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Need a ride to the Rodeo Parade? Ride Sun Tran or Sun Shuttle!

Sun Tran and Sun Shuttle provide a convenient and FREE travel option to the Tucson Rodeo Parade. The following Sun Tran and Sun Shuttle routes serve the Laos Transit Center and are only a short distance to the Tucson Rodeo Route: 2, 11, 12, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 50, 421X, 430, 440, 486.

Rodeo Parade Map
For more information about the Tucson Rodeo Parade, including additional road closure information, click HERE.
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Transit Service Changes, Starting Feb. 23!

Sun Tran, Sun Express, and Sun Shuttle are launching new schedules and route modifications beginning February 23, 2025. Major changes include route adjustments, new stops, and revised service hours.

How to Check Your Route Changes

Check your new schedule today to avoid disruptions!

📃Pick Up a Ride Guide at any transit center or on board a bus – just ask your operator!

💻 Visit Suntran.com for a digital version of the Ride Guide

📱 Call Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565) for route or trip planning assistance.

Alerts & Detours

All current route changes can be found on our Alert & Detours page. To view click the blue button below!

Alerts & Detours

Major Sun Tran & Sun Express Route Changes 🚍

To view the PDF version of route changes click HERE!

Route 3 & 37

Route 3 will no longer service Escalante Road between Pantano Road and Camino Seco.

Route 37 now serves Stella Road between Pantano Road and Camino Seco and it will extend service on Camino Seco between Stella Road and Irvington Road.

Route 11 & 50

Route 50 will be merging with Route 11.

Route 11 will no longer serve Sth 6th Avenue between Ajo Way and Laos Transit Center.

Riders can take Route 18 for continued service along South 6th Avenue.

Route 7

In anticipation of a roadway project, Route 7 will no longer travel west of Country Club Road along 22nd Street. Instead, the route will now travel south on Country Club Road between 22nd Street and Silver Lake Road before continuing onto Aviation Parkway.

Sun Shuttle Service Changes 🚐

Routes 401, 412, 413, 421X, 430, 440 and 450 have updated schedules.

Routes 413, 421 and 430 now include additional stops along their routes. View each route below!

Route 413

The following stops will be added to route 413 and beginning February 23:

  • Sandario Road/Marana Road (SW and SE)
  • Marana Center/Twin Peaks (NW and SE)
  • Marana Center/Encantada (NW and SE)
  • Bald Eagle/Waterbuck (NE and NW)
  • Bald Eagle/Overton (NE and NW)
  • Camino de Oeste/ Doria Drive (NE)
  • Camino de Oeste/Drabble Way (NE)
  • Olf Father/Cortaro Farms (SW & SE)
  • Old Father/Magee (SW and NE)
  • Old Father/Massingale (NE and NW)
  • Old Father/Mars Street (SE and SW)

Route 421X

The following stop(s) will be added to route 421X and beginning February 23:

  • Nogales Highway/Abrego Drive (SE)

Route 430

The following stop(s) will be added to route 430 and beginning February 23:

  • Camino Verde/Copper Leaf Drive (NW)
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Stuff-the-Bus for a Cause!

Sun Tran, in partnership with HSL Properties and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, invites you to join us for the annual Stuff-the-Bus event this Friday, January 17, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 3901 East Broadway Boulevard, where we’ll be stuffing a Sun Tran bus with food donations to help fight hunger in our community.

This year, we’re setting the sights higher with a goal of 50,000 pounds of food in honor of HSL’s 50 years of community service. Last year, Tucson stepped up in a big way, donating an incredible 15,218 pounds of food and contributing over $18,000 in monetary donations.

How YOU Can Help:
  1. Drop off non-perishable food donations at our main collection site, located at 3901 East Broadway Boulevard. Take public transit! Sun Tran Routes 8 and 11 will take you there! Riders can hop off at Broadway Boulevard/Alvernon Way stops.
  2. Make a monetary donation online: Visit HERE to contribute directly.

Your generosity will help stock the shelves at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, providing critical food support to families and individuals in the Tucson Community.

To learn more about the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, click the button below!

Learn more
DONATE HERE 💛

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Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) study

UPCOMING ROUTE CHANGES

Route 3, 11, 37, and 50 will have changes beginning February 23, 2025.
Route 3 & 37

Route 37 will serve Stella Road between Pantano Road and Camino Seco instead of Route 3. Camino Seco from Stella Road and Irvington Road will now be served by Route 37. All service on Escalante Road has been discontinued. There are no frequency changes or service changes planned at this time.

View and Download Maps HERE

Route 11 & 50

Route 11 and Route 50 will merge and no longer travel on South 6th Avenue between Ajo Way and Laos Transit Center. Route 11 will now extend west on Ajo Way to Mission Road, discontinuing Route 50. There are no frequency changes or service changes planned at this time.

View and Download Maps HERE

The City of Tucson and Sun Tran, in partnership with the Pima Association of Governments (PAG), evaluated all aspects of Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Express, and Sun Shuttle services throughout Tucson, and the greater Tucson area to determine potential improvements through the COA.

Following nearly 11 months of public outreach to gather input on proposed changes to improve transit efficiency, equity, and effectiveness, Sun Tran staff will host six (6) public meetings to discuss the Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) proposed transit changes. The meetings will begin Monday, January 22 through Monday, January 29.

Join us at one of our upcoming events below to learn more about the proposed changes.

The following January meetings are in person:

  • Monday, January 22, 2024 at 5 p.m.
    Fred Archer Recreation Center | 1665 S La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85713
  • Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 12 p.m.
    Tucson City Council Ward 2 Office | 7820 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710
  • Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 12 p.m.
    Woods Memorial Library | 3455 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
  • Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 12 p.m.
    Pascua Yaqui Tribal Chambers | 7474 S Camino De Oeste, Tucson, AZ 85746
  • Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
    Miller-Golf Links Library | 9640 E Golf Links Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730 
  • Friday, January 26, 2024 at 12 p.m.
    Quincie Douglas Recreation Center | 1575 E 36th St, Tucson, AZ 85713
  • Monday, January 29, 2024 at 5 p.m.
    Tucson City Council Ward 6 Office | 3202 E 1st St., Tucson, AZ 85716
For those unavailable to attend in person, you can watch this video of the COA project team explaining the recommended changes:
Click here for the final recommended transit changes.
Click here for the COA Comparison Map
Click the link to view Sun Tran’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SunTranTucson/videos
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Sun Tran Invites Community Feedback on New Transit App

Sun Tran is developing a new transit app designed to improve your experience and make public transportation more accessible. We want to hear from you! Help us shape the future of transit technology by sharing your feedback in a brief survey.
Survey Details
  • What: Transit App Feedback Survey
  • When: Opening NOW through January 15, 2025
  • Where: Click HERE to take the survey
  • Time: Less than 10 minutes
Your Voice Matters 🗣

Your input is essential to creating an app that serves the community’s needs. By participating in the survey, you can provide insights and preferences on features like:

  • Real-time bus tracking
  • Trip planning tools
  • Service alerts
  • and more!

Why Participate?

Your feedback will directly influence the app’s design and functionality. Whether you ride the bus daily, occasionally, or are simply a stakeholder in our community, this is your opportunity to make public transit in Tucson more:

  • Efficient
  • User-friendly
  • Accessible

Get Started Today!

Take the survey now and be part of this exciting innovation. Together, we’ll create a transit app that works for everyone.

Take the Survey
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Holiday Cheer: Stuff-the-Bus with Sun Tran & The Salvation Army

Sun Tran and The Salvation Army are teaming up once again for their annual Stuff-the-Bus Toy Drive to spread holiday cheer to Tucson families in need. This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 13, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Walmart, located at 7150 East Speedway Boulevard.

iHeartMedia’s 92.9 The Bull, 93.7 KRQ and other local radio stations will broadcast live from Walmart throughout the day, adding festive energy to the event!

This heartwarming event not only brings joy to children but also demonstrates the generosity of Tucson residents. Donations of new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0-12 can be dropped off in person at Walmart, or made online at www.salvationarmytucson.org/stuff-the-bus.

“Sun Tran is proud to partner with the Salvation Army once again for the Stuff-the-Bus event,” said Sun Tran General Manager Mikel Oglesby. “Last year, our community donated an incredible 909 toys, including 65 bicycles, and $160 in cash contributions. These generous donations truly embody the spirit of giving and make a lasting impact on local families. We look forward to another successful year of spreading holiday cheer.”

This year’s drive aims to surpass last year’s remarkable contributions in an effort to see that no child goes without a gift this holiday season.

Hop on Route 4!

Riders can conveniently take Route 4 to the Speedway Boulevard/ Kolb Road bus stop to join the festivities.

Rout 4 Schedule
Can’t attend the event, but still want to donate?

No worries! Monetary donations can be made. Click the button to donate and spread the holiday joy this season.

The Salvation Army
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Calling All Tucson Transit Enthusiasts!

Are you passionate about public transportation and ready to make a difference in Tucson’s transit community?

Join the Sun Guides program and become a trusted ambassador for Sun Tran! Whether you’re a daily rider, a transit advocate, or someone who loves helping others, this training is for YOU.

What you’ll gain:

  • Expert knowledge of Sun Tran’s system
  • Tips for guiding riders to their destinations with confidence
  • Hands-on skills for assisting all types of passengers, from local to visitors
  • A chance to shape Tucson’s public transportation future with your passion
The first training session will occur on Thursday, November 14 at 4 p.m. at Sun Tran’s Administrative Building, 3910 N. Sun Tran Blvd. (Route 10).

If you’d like to learn more or sign up, please email SunTranMarketing@tucsonaz.gov for more details!

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Ride to the All Souls Procession!

The Annual All Souls Procession weekend returns for its 35th year beginning Friday, November 1 to Sunday, November 3.

Organized by Many Mouths One Stomach, the weekend of public events is meant to deepen connections with the community and lost loved ones. The main procession will occur on Sunday, November 3 at 6 p.m. near Grande Avenue/Speedway Boulevard and end at Avenida del Convento.

Due to the event, Sun Tran will have a few detours for routes 3, 21 and route 22 will have an extension providing service to the procession. Please view detours and extension below for more details:

Route 3 will not be servicing stops from St. Marys Road/ Freeway to St. Mary’s Road/ Silverbell Road between 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Route 21 will not be servicing stops from Congress Street/ I-10 to Congress Street/Westmoreland Avenue between 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Route 22 will have an extension from 4 pm. to 7 p.m. Pick up will be from 6th Avenue by Ronstadt Transit Center and drop off will be on Grande Avenue/Speedway Boulevard.

Sun Link will provide service until 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 3. Remember to not stand on tracks!

Click the button below to view detours and extensions.
Sun Tran Detours
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Trick-or-Treat on Sun Link’s Spooky Train!

Families are invited to join the Sun Link Spooky Train for a spooktacular Halloween event on Sunday, October 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fourth Avenue and Eighth Street.

This family-friendly event offers a fun-filled afternoon trick-or-treating aboard the streetcar! Participants are encouraged to wear their most creative Halloween costumes.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy special deals from Fourth Avenue merchants all day long, and attend a costume contest at Haggerty Plaza starting at 1 p.m. Haggerty Plaza is located at 316 North Fourth Avenue.

The Sun Link streetcar is FREE, allowing everyone to easily travel between the University of Arizona, Fourth Avenue, Downtown, and the Mercado District without needing to drive. Leave the driving to us!

For more information, visit Suntran.com or call Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565).

Spooky Train Map
For more information about Trick-or-Treating on Fourth Avenue, click the button below!
Trick-Or-Treat The Avenue
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Pedal and Park: Sun Tran Repurposes Bike Lockers

For more than 20 years, Park Tucson has offered an essential service: bike lockers. Located at various parking facilities across the city of Tucson, these secure spaces have provided commuters and cyclists with peace of mind, knowing their bicycles are safe while they navigate their day.

Last month, thanks to Sun Tran, Park Tucson received 11 bike lockers for the community. Originally part of Sun Tran’s facilities, these lockers have found a new home with Park Tucson, making this a collaborative effort to enhance biking infrastructure in the city. Some will replace aging lockers, while others will be installed at additional surface lots.

Bicycle lockers are available for annual rental at several locations:

  • City Hall (255 West Alameda Street)
  • City-State Garage (498 West Congress Street)
  • Library Garage (45 West Alameda Street)
  • La Entrada/Tucson Water Garage (310 West Alameda Street)
  • Public Works Garage (50 West Alameda Street)

Riders interested in renting a bike locker, please contact Park Tucson (520) 791-5071 to check for availability. Once a locker has been selected, visit the Park Tucson office, 110 East Pennington Street, Suite 150, to fill out the Bicycle Locker Rental Agreement and pay the required fees.  

These lockers are open to everyone, from city employees to the public at large. No matter the destination, Park Tucson has a space for your ride. This joint effort between Sun Tran and Park Tucson highlights their shared commitment to supporting sustainable transportation and making Tucson a bike-friendly city where cyclist can thrive.

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Stuff-the-Bus with Emerge 💜

Sun Tran, in collaboration with Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse, is proud to announce its annual Stuff-the-Bus event on Saturday 28, 2024.
Stuff the bus wish list for September 28

This community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walmart’s parking lot located at El Con Shopping Center, 3435 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85716.

The Emerge Stuff-the-Bus event is a vital initiative designed to gather supplies for survivors of domestic abuse. These essential items will support individuals and families as they rebuild their lives. The Tucson community can participate by donating new items such as kitchen starter sets, linens, toiletries, and items for children, teens, and adults.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can still make an impact. Access the Emerge Amazon wish list or make a monetary donation through the Emerge Center’s website.

Amazon wish list
Monetary Donation

Since 2019. Sun Tran has collaborated with Emerge to gather essential donations for those fleeing domestic violence. Last year alone, the Stuff-the-Bus event raised $2,500 in cash donations and supplies!

To learn more about Emerge visit Emergecenter.org
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or Emerge at 1-888-428-0101.
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Sun Link Pop-Up Job Fair, September 21!

Sun Link is hosting a pop-up job fair on Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fourth Avenue and Eighth Street.

A Sun Link Streetcar will be parked on Fourth Avenue and Eighth Street so attendees can walk through the streetcar, learn firsthand what it takes to operate a streetcar and find out how to be part of the team that keeps Tucson moving. Sun Link staff will be there to share information about the streetcar operator role, what qualifications applicants need, and the incredible benefits that come with the job.

Join Our Team!

Sun Link operators start at $19.69/hour, plus plenty of opportunities for overtime. Sun Link also offers great benefits that keep employees and their families happy and healthy.

Benefits include:

  • Health care, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Personal Time Off (PTO)
Interested applicants can email their resumes to Jeannette.haro@tucsonaz.gov.
Streetcar operator job posting
Application

For more information about this event visit Suntran.com or call Customer Service (520) 792-9222. For current career opportunities with Sun Link, visit Suntran.com/opportunities or call (520) 791-3333. https://www.suntran.com/fares-passes/

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Labor Day Transit Schedules

Sun Tran, Sun Express, Sun Van, Sun On Demand, Sun Link, and Sun Shuttle will operate on a special holiday schedule in observance of Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2024. Riders are encouraged to plan their trips accordingly.

  • Sun Tran: Sunday schedule. Please remember that bus service to most routes ends before 9 p.m.
  • Sun Link: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sun Van: Sunday Schedule (4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Sun On Demand: Sunday schedule (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Sun Express and Sun Shuttle will not be in operation.
  • Sun Shuttle ADA Dial-a-Ride: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Regular service will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Passengers can find schedule information and plan trips using the Sun Tran app, the Sun Tran website at Suntran.com, or call Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565).

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Fall Transit Schedules Beginning August 18!

Sun Tran, Sun Express, Sun Link and Sun Shuttle are rolling out new schedules beginning Sunday, August 18.

The following Sun Tran and Sun Express routes will have schedule changes:

  • 2, 3, 10, 15, 17, 24, 26, 34, 50, 102X and 105X

Sun Link Streetcar has extended service until 2 a.m. from Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays beginning August 18 to December 22, 2024.

Sun Link Streetcar Winter Schedule

Sun Shuttle schedules are now part of the August Ride Guide! Riders can find Sun Shuttle schedules on page 90.

Schedule Changes

The following routes will have schedule changes:

  • 401, 412, 413, 421X, 430, 440, 450, 486

Extended Service Hours

  • Sahuarita/Green Valley Dial-a-Ride extended weekday service from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Ajo Dial-a-Ride extended weekday service from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Added Stops

The following routes have added stops:

421X

Route 412X added stops at:

  • Nogales Highway
  • Abrego Drive
  • Madera Market Place
  • Calle Arroyo

430

Route 430 added stops along Irvington:

Westbound

  • Liberty/ Utah
  • Liberty/ Nebraska
  • 12th Avenue/ Nebraska
  • 12th Avenue/ Wyoming
  • Irvington/ 15th Avenue
  • Irvington/ Landing Center
  • Irvington/ Midvale Park

Eastbound

  • Sheridan/ Idaho
  • Irvington/ Midvale Park
  • Irvington/ 15th Avenue
  • Irvington/ 11th Avenue

440

Route 440 added stops at:

Southbound

  • Liberty/ Utah
  • Liberty/ Nebraska
  • 12th Avenue/ Nebraska
  • 12th Avenue/ Canada Drive
  • 12th Avenue/ Drexel
  • 12th Avenue/ Calle Alvord
  • 12th Avenue/ Santa Rosa
  • 12th Avenue/ Santa Maria
  • Valencia/ 12th Avenue
  • Valencia/ Santa Clara (NW)
  • Valencia/ Midvale Medical Center
  • Valencia/ Oak Tree
  • Valencia/ Headley
  • Mission/ Valencia

Northbound

  • Valencia/ Headley
  • Valencia/ Indian Agency Road
  • Valencia/ Commerce Court
  • 12th Avenue/ Santa Maria
  • 12th Avenue/ Bilby
  • 12th Avenue/ Calle Alvord
  • 12th Avenue/ Drexel
  • 12th Avenue/ Canada Street
  • 12th Avenue/ Nebraska
  • 12th Avenue/ Wyoming
  • Irvington/ 11th Avenue

Marana/ Avra Valley Dial-a-Ride

Marana/ Avra DAR added stops at:

  • Arizona Pavilions
  • Tucson Premium Outlets
  • William Taft Abbott Sr. Library

Added Flag Zone

Route 440 added a flag zone from Little Nogales to San Xavier Health Center.

Need assistance with trip planning?

There are multiple ways to plan your trip:

  1. Call Customer Service (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565)
  2. Visit the website Suntran.com
  3. Download the bus tracker and trip planning Sun Tran app! Available in the App Store or Google Play.
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Sun Tran Bus Grant Award, $11.38 Million!

The City of Tucson and Sun Tran celebrated on Wednesday, July 10 the recent $11.38 million bus grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

This funding from the FTA, will help Sun Tran to upgrade aging equipment and multiple bus stops. Select bus stops will have call boxes and information kiosks to allow riders to get assistance from Sun Tran Customer Service and emergency services when needed. Plus, all 2,200 bus stops will get new accessible signage through braille, large print, wayfinding and audible information. 

In addition to new signage, 80 bus stops will received new shelters. The new sheltered stops will also include green infrastructure such as native vegetation around the shelters.

Bus stops are not the only thing getting an upgrade. Sun Tran’s Northwest Bus Maintenance Facility will also receive two new bus lifts.

These improvements are a step toward making Tucson transit more accessible and equitable for all Tucsonans.

For more information about the Buses & Bus Facilities Grant click the button below
Buses & Bus fACILITIES GRANT
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Mikel Oglesby Named General Manager of Sun Tran, Sun Van & Sun Link

Sun Tran, Sun Van and Sun Link are pleased to announce the appointment of Mikel Oglesby as the new General Manager. Oglesby joins RATP Dev USA, bringing with him an impressive 30 years of experience in the transportation industry.

“I’m thrilled to join the team as we push forward with enhancing transit in the City of Tucson. My expertise in multimodal systems and zero-emissions fleets will be crucial as we work towards delivering a top-notch transit experience for our riders,” said Oglesby.

Oglesby began his transit career at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), where he rose to the position of Assistant General Manager. He then moved to California as General Manager of Sunline Transit Agency, gaining national recognition for his leadership in alternative fuel technology, notably pioneering the first hydrogen-powered American Fuel Cell Bus.

Most recently, Oglesby served as Executive Director of Transit for the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), overseeing both DDOT and the Detroit People Mover (DPM). He significantly improved coordination with regional partners such as SMART and the Q Line, elevating Detroit’s transportation system.

Mikel’s extensive leadership experience across multiple agencies, including oversight of fixed-route and paratransit bus services, rail operations, financial planning, information systems, and government and community affairs, instills confidence that he will guide Sun Tran, Sun Van, and Sun Link toward success and growth in the City of Tucson.

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Fourth of July Transit Schedules

Celebrate Independence Day with ease and convenience as Sun Tran, Sun Van, Sun On Demand, Sun Link and Sun Shuttle roll out their holiday schedules for Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Independence Day transit schedules will be as follows:

  • Sun Tran: Sunday schedule. Please note bus service to most routes end before 9 p.m.
  • Sun Van: Sunday schedule (6a.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • Sun on Demand: Sunday schedule (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
  • Sun Express and Sun Shuttle will not be in operation.
  • Sun Shuttle ADA Dial-a-Ride service will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sun Link will run on a Sunday schedule beginning at 8 a.m. with extended service 30 minutes after the conclusion of the “A” Mountain fireworks show.
Sun Link Streetcar: Your ride to the fireworks show!

Enjoy viewing the fireworks without the hassle of driving. Sun Link offers free and convenient access to prime viewing spots at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC) and Mercado District.

  • To TCC hop off at Granada Avenue/ Cushing Street.
  • To Mercado District hop off at Cushing Street/ Avenida del Convento or Avenida del Convento/ Congress Street.

Need help planning your trip? Call Customer Service (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565) or download the Sun Tran bus tracker and trip planning app!

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Celebrating a Decade of Sun Link Streetcar

Presented by

Thank you for celebrating with us!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the Sun Link 10th Anniversary celebration! We look forward to more years of shared journeys and community connection. Enjoy some photos from the event below.

On July 20th, we marked this significant milestone for the City of Tucson with a day filled with festivities across the historic districts.

Press Conference
8:00 AM at Sun Link
Start the day with a press conference featuring Mayor Romero and special guest speakers.

Sun Link Celebration
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Sun Link Streetcar
Join us at the streetcar located at 8th Street and 4th Avenue featuring music, games, giveaways, and more! Participate in the community fair with the City of Tucson, Pima County and Ready Set Rec. Live broadcasts by Beef Vegan from 102.1 KFMA and Gaby Pardini from 92.1 La Caliente.

Main Gate Festivities
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Sidewalk in front of Gentle Ben’s and Kababeque
Head to the sidewalk in front of Gentle Ben’s and Kababeque for games, prizes, and discounts. Streetcar riders can disembark at University & Tyndall Ave for the festivities.

University of Arizona Campus Story Time featuring Moana
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: University of Arizona Student Unions (KIVA Room)
Enjoy a ride to the University of Arizona Student Unions for a special story time with Moana. Riders can alight at the 2nd & Highland stop and follow the signs to the KIVA room.

Desert Haze Vintage Market
7:00 PM (Doors open) – Show starts at 8:00 PM
Location: Hotel Congress Plaza
Experience the Summer Night Edition of the Desert Haze Vintage Market with live performances by The Charities & The McCharmlys. Tickets are $5 for all ages.

Flow for the Soul Train: Streetcar Jubilee
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Mercado Annex
Dance the night away at The Mercado District’s electrifying celebration featuring top DJs, local vendors, live music, and delectable bites from food trucks. Sun Link riders receive an exclusive 10% discount at select Mercado District vendors. Tickets are $10, supporting the All Souls Procession.

Sun Link Interviews, 2024
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Sun Link’s Summer Schedule Starting May 13!

Get ready for summer fun! Starting yesterday May 13, 2024, Sun Link streetcar modified its service schedule to summer hours to serve the community during the sunny season. The new summer schedule for Sun Link streetcar will see service adjustments. Monday through Thursday service will run until 10 p.m., Friday, and Saturday nights until midnight. Additionally, Sunday service will conclude at 8 p.m.

In observance of Memorial Day, Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Van, Sun On Demand and Sun Shuttle services will have modified schedules on Monday, May 27, 2024. Please note the following changes:

  • Sun Tran: Sunday service schedule
  • Sun Express: No service
  • Sun Link: Operating hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sun Van: Sunday schedule
  • Sun on Demand: Sunday schedule
  • Sun Shuttle: No service, only ADA Dial-a-Ride services available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To learn more about Sun Link click the button below!
Sun Link
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Finding Ways to Best Reduce Heat Stress at Bus Stops

Ever felt like a melted popsicle waiting for the bus? Sun Tran dove into a cool study to figure out how to beat the heat at bus stops.

While Tucson is located in the hottest desert, it is also an urban area that is suffering from the Urban Heat Island effect. Structures in the built environment generally absorb and re-emit heat than natural structures. July 2023 was Tucson’s hottest month on record and hit triple-digit temperature highs each day. The increase in extreme heat is escalating and can only be expected to become more devastating each year.

On average, Sun Tran has over 51,000 daily riders, each one waiting at a bus stop. When physical bus shelters are not available, riders rely on nearby vegetation for relief from the sun. Vegetation surrounding each bus stop varies but it is alarmingly scarce along major roadway corridors and newly developed lands.

On August 4, 2023, Sun Tran staff visited multiple bus stops throughout the City of Tucson and measured both ambient and ground temperatures. By gathering this data at varying bus stops, Sun Tran staff were able to identify the amenities that best reduces heat. Bus stops that have vegetation nearby were found to have lower ambient air temperatures than bus stops without vegetation. The presence of a bus stop shelter notably reduces the ground temperature, but it was also equally as effective in cooling the ambient air.

Data Collected From Sun Tran Staff

The results found in this study have been used to develop an ‘ideal bus stop’ project and have been incorporated into grant applications. The most notable to date is the Tucson Resilient Together Bus Stop Enhancement project. Six bus stops have been selected to receive Tucson Resilient Together improvements based on a tiered system.

Tier 1: Bus stops will receive shelters, static information displays, benches, solar powered lighting and a tamper-proof trash receptacle.

Tier 2: Bus stops will receive the same amenities as Tier 1, in addition to native vegetation, green storm water infrastructure, dynamic information kiosk, emergency call button and security cameras.

Tier 3: Bus stops will receive all the same amenities as Tier 2, with a bike-share station.

Sun Tran staff continues to look for methods and green infrastructures, while repairing and maintaining what is already in use. It is important to note that not all bus stops are eligible for enhance amenities due to Public Right of Way, but these bus stops still need solutions for extreme heat conditions.

Sun Tran Staff Measuring Temperature at Bus Stop

It is necessary for future research projects on hear resiliency at bus stops to be conducted to supplement Sun Tran’s findings. After the Tucson Resilient Together Bus Stop Enhancement project, Sun Tran staff plan to conduct a similar study to ensure that the solutions identified by this study are functioning to reduce heat.

All future Sun Tran bus stop enhancement projects will incorporate this study’s findings into their design, with an emphasis on native vegetation plantings. Sun Tran hopes to continue to improve its bus stops and the experience for riders.

To view the entire case study, click the link below!
Full Case Study
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Ride with Respect Wins 2023 Silver American Advertising Award

Recognized for its innovative approach and impactful execution, the Ride with Respect campaign was honored with the 2023 Silver American Advertising Award, highlighting its effectiveness as an integrated campaign dedicated to enhancing the transit experience for all.

The Ride with Respect Campaign began as an initiative aimed at cultivating the best rider experience, all while discouraging any form of disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate behaviors aboard transit vehicles. At its core, this campaign supports a secure environment for all passengers, fostering a culture of mutual respect and consideration. The campaign also features a comprehensive set of Rules for Riding detailing what’s allowed and what’s not allowed on vehicles, as well as what to know before you go. Congratulations Sun Tran Marketing!

Learn more about Ride with Respect
Ride with respect
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New Transit Schedules for Sun Tran, Sun Express & Sun Shuttle

Sun Tran, Sun Express and Sun Shuttle are rolling out new transit schedules beginning Sunday, February 25.

ALL Sun Tran and Sun Express routes will have schedule changes

Sun Tran Route 3 will have a routing change from 4th Avenue to Stone Avenue and Toole Avenue. Additional stops will be added at:

  1. North west 6th Street/Herbert Avenue
  2. North east and south east of Toole Avenue/7th Avenue
Sun Shuttle

New trip, also known as timepoint added to:

  1. Route 413 at Ina Road/La Cholla Boulevard
  2. Route 440 for northbound route on Wednesday schedule

Schedule changes to routes: 413, 421X, 440, 450

Sun Shuttle Route 486 Ajo is now operated by National Express, including Dial-a-Ride services. Dial-a-Ride customers can call (520) 441-6545 or 1 (800) 242-9483 to schedule services. Changes will NOT affect any service schedules.

There are three ways to check your schedule:
  1. Visit Suntran.com/how-to-ride/ride-guides-booklets/
  2. Download the SunTran app available in all app stores
  3. Contact Customer Service to trip plan (520) 792-9222. Translation assistance is available by dialing Customer Service and pressing 03 then saying the language you need in English
  4. Pick up a Ride Guide at a Transit Center or onboard your bus

Customer Service representatives are available weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff can be reached by phone at (520)792-9222 (TDD: (520)628-1565) or by sending an email to SunTranInfo@tucsonaz.gov.

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Sun Link’s Annual Stuff Santa’s Boot

Come on by to Sun Link’s Avenida del Convento/Congress Street stop to stuff Santa’s boot this Saturday, December 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. All monetary donations are benefitting TMM Family Services. Monetary donations can be made at the event or you can scan the QR Code to donate directly to TMM Family Services. Stop by and say hello to Santa too!

TMM Family Services serves the most vulnerable populations in Southern Arizona including families at risk, children in foster care, veterans, seniors, and low-income individuals that are homeless or are at risk of becoming so. Each year, they helps over 3,350 individuals stabilize and become more self-sufficient.

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Sun Tran’s 2023 Stuff-the-Bus

This holiday season Sun Tran is partnering up with the Salvation Army Tucson and iHeartMedia’s 92.9 The Bull, Mega 97.1, 93.7 KRQ, HOT 98.3, 790 AM KNST and Tejano 1600 to host the annual Stuff-the-Bus on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. All six radio stations will broadcast live all day from the event at Walmart, 7150 E. Speedway Boulevard. Children will also have a chance to say hello to Santa from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The annual Stuff-the-Bus toy drive was created to help Tucson families have a happy holiday season. The Tucson community is encouraged to donate new unwrapped toys for children ages 2-17, or monetary donations can be made at www.salvationarmytucson.org/stuff-the-bus.  

“Sun Tran implemented the Stuff-the-Bus toy drive in order to help Tucson families,” said Steve Spade, General Manager of Sun Tran. “We’ve collected more than 130,000 toys since 2001 and this year we hope to help even more families.”

Since 2001, Sun Tran has collected 130,652 toys and $13,389 for families in the Tucson community. 

By participating in Stuff-the-Bus, you’ll be bringing the joy of the holidays to a child. Donations can be made at Walmart, 7150 E. Speedway Boulevard or online at www.salvationarmytucson.org/stuff-the-bus.

For more information on the Stuff-the-Bus toy drive, please call Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 or visit www.suntran.com.  

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34th Annual All Soul’s Procession on Sunday, November 5, 2023. 

The annual All Souls Procession Weekend returns for its 34th year tomorrow, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 5. Organized by Many Mouths One Stomach, the weekend of public events is meant to deepen connections with the community and lost loved ones. The main procession and ceremony will begin Sunday at 6 p.m. (gather starting at 4 p.m.) on Grande Avenue, south of Speedway Boulevard, turning east on Congress Street, then south onto Avenida del Convento toward the finale site. Those participating in the procession can access parking garages in the downtown area and ride the free Sun Link streetcar. The streetcar will be in service until 10:30 p.m. Those traveling through the area can expect delays and should watch for increased pedestrian presence. There are also several road closures, Sun Tran detours and extensions as well as Sun Link streetcar service. 

Event website: https://allsoulsprocession.org/

Route Detours and service information for buses and the streetcar to/from the event

Sun Tran

Route 3 will be on detour from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Stops from St. Mary’s/ I-10 to St. Mary’s/ Silverbell Rd. will be closed. Passengers can board at stops along Silverbell Road and Speedway Blvd. Bus will service all stops on detour. 

Route 21 will be on detour from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Stops on Congress/I-10 to Congress/Grande Ave., Westmoreland Ave., Fresno St. will not be serviced. Riders can board at Ronstadt Transit Center, Alameda St., Broadway Blvd., Silverbell Rd., Saint Mary’s Hospital, Speedway Blvd. Bus will service all stops on detour.

Route 22 will have an extension from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pick up will be from 6th Ave. by Ronstadt Transit Center and drop off will be Speedway

Sun Link 
Streetcar service will be available until 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.