Grant Road improvement project moves forward
The Grant Road improvement project from Alvernon Way to Swan Road has begun. These sections of Grant Road are phases 3 and 4 of the Regional Transportation Authority’s Grant Road, Oracle Road to Swan Road, project, which voters approved as part of the 2006 RTA plan. Major work on the … Read more »
RTA Executive Director: Robust dialogue helps develop transportation plan to serve entire region
PAG Executive Director Farhad Moghimi If you have been following the development of a proposed new Regional Transportation Authority plan, you will know that the hard work of many people has gone into the process and that the work continues. Much of the plan development was done by the RTA … Read more »
Mobility for more than cars: RTA assists jurisdictions in finding creative solutions for non-motorized travel
A key component of the 20-year Regional Transportation Authority plan is to increase mobility in our region. But mobility isn’t just for cars. The RTA plan funds transit enhancements that allow for extended service hours, enhanced service frequency, additional routes, and options for the elderly and disabled. The plan also … Read more »
Regional Council, RTA Board elect officers for 2024
The Pima Association of Governments Regional Council and Regional Transportation Authority Board recently elected its 2024 officers among its members of each governing body. Serving as PAG Regional Council Chair for 2024 is Pima County Vice Chair Rex Scott. South Tucson Mayor Paul Diaz will serve as Vice Chair. Marana … Read more »
RTA financial and project status report – March 2024
RTA Project Status – Through Feb. 29 Projects in design 80 Under construction/implementation 45 Total number completed 971 RTA Financial Status – Through February Funds expended to date $1.55 B 971 RTA projects completed, including: Over 55% of all the RTA plan improvements to date (since 2006) are within the … Read more »
Follow the development of a new RTA plan
Development of a new 20-year regional transportation plan is underway. The Regional Transportation Authority Board has begun consideration of a draft plan, which would fund $2.34 billion in improvements to the transportation network across Pima County. The draft includes roadway corridor improvements, transit expansions, safety enhancements, and other transportation elements … Read more »
RTA support for transit services improves regional mobility
The regional transit system provides millions of rides to tens of thousands of people each year. Many of the transit services people in the community rely upon are funded by the Regional Transportation Authority sales tax. In total, the RTA plan will contribute more than $530 million to transit infrastructure … Read more »
RTA adopts innovative traffic controls that better move community
Over more than 17 years, the Regional Transportation Authority has delivered many transportation improvements to the greater Tucson metropolitan area through its 20-year plan voters approved in 2006. These include reducing congestion, improving mobility options (bicycle and pedestrian facilities), improving safety, and expanding transit options. The RTA also has delivered … Read more »
Annual report shows RTA still going strong after 17 years
Still going strong after 17 years, the Regional Transportation Authority shares another round of project and financial updates for public review in its annual report for fiscal year 2023. “We take our responsibility seriously and have been accountable to our communities and to our members,” Marana Mayor and RTA Chair … Read more »
RTA financial and project status report – December 2023
The Regional Transportation Authority has delivered nearly 1,000 projects over 17 years. These projects include new and expanded roadway corridors, expanded transit services, bike lanes and pathways, safety improvements, wildlife connections, and much more, all intended to improve the connectivity of our regional transportation network. Find the most recent project … Read more »