RTA funding: a primer
The primary funding source for Regional Transportation Authority plan projects is from the RTA’s voter-approved half-cent (excise) sales tax. The RTA tax is levied on … Read more »
News Summary
Houghton Road project update – September 2021
The 13-mile Houghton Road widening project is divided into several segments between East Tanque Verde Road and Interstate 10. The project underway now will widen … Read more »
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RTA planThe Regional Transportation Authority has been implementing projects and services in its 20-year, voter-approved regional transportation plan since 2006. The RTA plan is in its 15th year of project delivery. Read more » |
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RTA newsGet the latest news on RTA projects, upcoming open houses or events, presentation opportunities, committee action, new plan development and more. Read more » |
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Your input mattersThe RTA is in the process of developing the next RTA plan and has engaged a citizens advisory committee to lead the way in identifying regional transportation priorities that will serve our region for the next 20 years. Read more » |
Learn more about citizen-driven regional transportation
Our Role
The Regional Transportation Authority is an independent taxing district within Pima County. The RTA delivers multimodal transportation projects that improve our region’s mobility, safety and environment. Pima County voters approved the 20-year RTA plan in 2006. To date, the RTA has invested over $1.2 billion generated by the RTA’s half-cent excise tax within Pima County to improve your quality of life and support the region’s economic vitality.
Get Involved
Knowing what you want for a quality transportation system leads to an efficient planning process. Find out how you can participate. We’re here to listen.
Publications
RTA reports and other publications keep you up to date on RTA project delivery as well as how we are doing financially. They help tell the RTA story.
Maps
Maps provide a better picture of where RTA projects and services are delivered across our region to help you find alternative connections.
Investing in your Future
The RTA investment of more than $1.3 billion in regional transportation improvements to date has been matched with $1 billion in additional public and private sector investments. Besides improving our transportation system, RTA improvements have the added benefit of driving new economic activity along its key regional corridors, leading to new retail, healthcare and hospitality-related businesses, plus new jobs, for enhanced livability.