Bike Cycling to work might be easier than you think. Walk All right, maybe not during the summer. But the rest of the year, Tucson has ideal weather for walking. Workplace changes Ask your employer to start a compressed workweek program, where employees work four 10-hour days. Working at home is another way to reduce traffic.
Some experts say controlling urban sprawl is an effective way to curb traffic congestion.
For more information on growth issues, call Lan Lester at the Northwest Coalition for Responsible Government, 544-4057. Tucson hasn't planned well for the increased demand on our streets. But perhaps it's not too late. Residents can educate themselves and contact their elected officials. For more information on transportation or air quality planning or to schedule a presentation on transportation planning, contact Betsey Robinson at the Pima Association of Governments, 792-1093.