Sun Tran’s Learn to Ride sessions are here to help you get moving with confidence! Whether you’re new to transit or just need a quick refresher, these in-person trainings make it easy to learn the basics and ask questions in a relaxed setting.
Upcoming sessions:
Monday, January 26 at 2 p.m.
Friday, February 20 at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 18 at Noon
These sessions are open to all ages and will take place at Sun Tran’s Administration Building (3910 N. Sun Tran Boulevard). Ride Route 10 and hop off at Romero Road/Smoot Drive. From there, head west on Smoot Drive until you reach the gate.
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!
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.
Curious about how we prioritize bus stops? Click the button below to explore the details!
The Tucson Rodeo Parade is just around the corner causing Sun Tran, Sun Express and Sun Shuttle to add temporary route detours to keep everyone moving smoothly. Detours will begin Thursday, February 26 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Riders are encouraged to plan ahead!
The parade is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and travel along South 12th Avenue and Drexel Road, heading East on Drexel Road to Nogales Highway, turning and traveling north on South Nogales Highway, ending at Irvington Road. The following routes will be detoured:
Sun Tran
Route(s): 12, 16, 23, 26, 27, 29
Sun Express
Route(s): 203X, 204X
Sun Shuttle
Route(s): 421X, 430, 440, 486
Click the blue button below to view a list of interrupted stops and alternate boarding locations for each route .
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: 12, 16, 23, 26, 27, 29, 421X, 430, 440, 486.
Plan Your Trip!
There are three ways to plan your trip:
Download the FREE official Sun Tran app called Transit. Plan your trip, check bus arrival in real-time and get step-by-step directions. Visit Suntran.com/sun-tran-app for more information or email SunTranAppInfo@tucsonaz.gov.
Use our online trip planner tool. Go to our home page and to the left where it says ‘Plan A Trip,’ insert your start address and where you want to go.
Call Customer Service (520) 792-9222 (TDD 520-628-1565). Customer Service Representatives are also available at Ronstadt and Laos Transit Centers from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rodeo Parade Map
For more information about the Tucson Rodeo Parade, including additional road closure information, click the blue button below.
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 🚌🌵
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.
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
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 16, 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.
Last year, thank to the generosity of the community, Stuff-the-Bus collected more than 20,000 pounds of food and nearly $12,000 in donations for the Community Food Bank. This year we’re aiming to exceed that goal!
How YOU Can Help:
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.
Make a monetary donation online: Visit HEREto contribute directly.
Let’s come together to spread support to those who need it most.
To learn more about the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, click the button below!
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.
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. Currently, there are no frequency changes or service changes planned at this time.
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
Click HERE for the final recommended transit changes.
