On May 16, 2006, Pima County voters approved the RTA's $2.1 billion, 20-year regional transportation plan and half-cent sales tax to fund the plan. The RTA is the fiscal manager of the RTA plan, which includes roadway, safety, transit, and environmental and economic vitality projects. The RTA is now entering its 7th year of implementation.


05.10.12 - Facebook used to help stores slowed by streetcar project
05.09.12 - RTA studies process for changing road projects
05.09.12 - Getting around modern streetcar construction
05.04.12 - Changing RTA road plan won't be easy, attorney says
05.04.12 - Early planning may promote infill, benefits streetcar

04.27.12 - City could increase street repair fund, but long-term solutions remain miles down the road
04.25.12 - Businesses along 4th see drop in traffic, but owners look to the future




04.12.12 - Sun Link revealed as name for streetcar

04.12.12 - Officials at Tucson Streetcar Rail Groundbreaking Event

04.12.12 - Modern Streetcar construction breaks ground on UA Campus
04.10.12 - Modern Streetcar dedication set for April 12
04.09.12 - Road runner: Seeing streetcar future helps for detours now



To view 2012 News, click here.

05.07.12 - Road Runner: Widening work starts soon on 3 area roadways
03.19.12 - Traffic Alert - Magee Road and La Cholla Boulevard/Cortaro Farms Road/Magee Road (Map)

To view all RTA Project Bulletins, click here.

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To view all RTA Project Maps, click here.

05.15.12 - A construction kickoff meeting for the La Canada Drive: River Road to Ina Road Improvement Project will be held 6-7:30 p.m. at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road. The contractor, Select Development and Construction, will be available to answer questions. This RTA project is managed by Pima County Department of Transportation.

04.12.12 | U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood speaking at the official launch of the Tucson Streetcar 
 

04.12.12 | Tucson Streetcar Sun Link Simulation
 

Click on video to see a simulation of the Tucson streetcar. For additional project details, please click here.

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Construction of the rail line for the Tucson Streetcar is officially under way.

For information and ongoing project updates, please visit www.tucsonstreetcar.com

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No meetings are scheduled at this time.

• RTA Our Mobility brochure

RTA Special Needs Transit - Handicar 

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Sun Shuttle neighborhood transit service is provided in Marana, Oro Valley/Catalina, Green Valley/Sahuarita, Tucson Estates or San Xavier. Ride Sun Shuttle to school, your doctor's appointment, the grocery store or other destinations. Connect with Sun Tran. Try it today and save!

Feb. 2012 - Sun Tran releases updated Ride Guide
Feb. 2012 - Sun Shuttle Service Changes

Online schedule information

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The next monthly RTA Board meeting is scheduled for noon on Thursday, May 24, 2012. The board meets at 177 N. Church Ave., Tucson, in Pima Association of Governments' 5th floor conference room.

Public meeting information is posted outside PAG's fifth floor conference room at 177 N. Church Ave. and agendas and minutes are posted in the Meetings/Events section of this Web site.