The Sonoran Corridor: Growing Our Economy

Key to the success of Pima County’s Sonoran Corridor Economic Development Plan is the growth of critical infrastructure, of which the relocation of the Hughes Access road is an important element. Connecting major employment and logistic centers in our regions is the goal of the Sonoran Corridor, which takes advantage of several key transportation assets. Not only does the road relocation allow for the expansion of Raytheon, the largest private employer on Pima County, it is a first step to enable additional economic development.

The Sonoran Corridor will link I-10 and I-19, preparing us for the high traffic congestion that is anticipated for the urban core by improving flow through existing highways. Tucson International Airport is planning for the addition of a second major runway, adding capacity and making our region more competitive.
And, lastly, the Port of Tucson provides an active intermodal inland port that provides access to surface streets and highways as well as railways. Together, these assets combine to increase opportunities for economic growth and allow us to compete in regional, national and global markets.
More on Pima County’s Economic Development Plan Earlier this year, Pima County released a draft of the 201517 Economic Development Plan. It can be found at www. pima.gov/economicdevelopmentplan2015. The Appendix of the new Plan also includes an update on all key Action Items delineated in the 2012-14 Economic Development Plan. The proposed 2015-17 Plan builds and expands on many of those initial Action Items and serves as a road map for future investment and policy decisions in Pima County.