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Tucson Tests Halloween Street Closure | Tucson News
Tucson is testing a bold Halloween plan: closing Congress Street to cars to tame crowds and boost safety after a deadly early-morning shooting injured nine. With expected crowds swelling to 30,000 this year — up from 24,000 last year — officials are turning proactive, using barricades and extra staff to prevent chaos. The new Downtown Links corridor makes this strategy more viable, while a pilot program aims to create safe ride-share zones. Businesses are getting crowd-safety training, and the city is studying global models to balance nightlife with security — all to ensure a safer, more…
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