Sun Tran 50th Anniversary Celebrations!
April 15, 2025Get 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.
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