So, this is a little off the topic of Tucson, but still important for the area, and urban growth in general, but not sure if anyone saw 60 Minutes on CBS this last Sunday (11/23/14). The first segment was titled, 'Falling Apart: America's Neglected Infrastructure'. Though the segment focussed on bridges and roads, it also mentioned the need for airport improvements - including new runways and a better air-traffic control system, seaport improvements, and High-Speed Rail. The segment mentioned that this is not only a safety issue, but also an economic issue for the United States, and highlighted that this is an issue that the US Chamber of Commerce and unions have actually come together and agreed on.
Here's a link the the segment. I urge everyone to take a look at it:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/falling-...nfrastructure/