RTA seeks applicants to serve on new oversight committee
The Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County, an independent state taxing district, is seeking applicants for a new citizens’ oversight committee. The new Citizens Accountability for Regional Transportation (CART) Committee will provide oversight on RTA project and program delivery of the newly voter-approved $2.67 billion regional transportation plan and fiscal … Read more »
City of Tucson, RTA celebrate groundbreaking for 22nd Street bridge project
Elected leaders and officials from across the region were on hand last month to commemorate the groundbreaking for the 22nd Bridge project. The 22nd Street bridge project will replace the old bridge with a new bridge on 22nd Street over the railroad tracks and Barraza-Aviation Parkway with greater weight capacity, … Read more »
Transit funding in RTA Next to continue services for those who need it most, expand options
Transit funding in the Regional Transportation Authority’s proposed $2.67 billion RTA Next plan is 27%, over one-quarter of the plan budget of RTA funding. In addition to the RTA funding commitment of $726 million for transit, another $228 million is committed in non-RTA funds, providing nearly $1 billion to the … Read more »
Five things to know about RTA Next transportation plan
Roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, environmental and other transportation improvements for you and your family or business are key parts of the Regional Transportation Authority’s proposed $2.67 billion plan that Pima County voters will consider in March 2026. RTA Next, which includes funding for the 20-year plan, will seamlessly continue regional … Read more »
More in-person and virtual RTA Next Q&A sessions scheduled for January, February
Hundreds of new roadway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvements are planned for the next 20 years as part of the Regional Transportation Authority’s proposed $2.67 billion plan for voter consideration in March 2026. The RTA Authority will hold additional in-person and virtual RTA Next Plan Q&A Sessions in January and … Read more »
Safety, ADA and Active Transportation: RTA Next plan offers something for everyone
While roadway corridor projects may serve as the heart and soul of the Regional Transportation Authority’s proposed $2.67 billion regional transportation plan for the bulk of transportation network users, the RTA Next plan projects include bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks and other features. A portion of the plan’s overall funding … Read more »
RTA Next plan addresses pavement improvements
The proposed $2.67 billion RTA Next regional transportation plan includes $177.6 million for pavement rehabilitation on arterial and collector roads across the greater Tucson region. Funding was set aside in the 20-year regional transportation plan developed by the Regional Transportation Authority for these proposed improvements based on public input received … Read more »
Regional Transportation Authority launches podcast series: RTA Delivers
The Regional Transportation Authority has started a podcast series for the public to learn more about the RTA and the RTA Next regional transportation plan proposal, which is up for voter consideration in March 2026. RTA Delivers will cover all things RTA and RTA Next, exploring the successes of the current voter-approved plan, … Read more »
Learn about proposed RTA Next plan at upcoming Q&A sessions
Starting Nov. 13, the Regional Transportation Authority is hosting in-person and virtual RTA Next Plan Q&A Sessions to answer questions you may have regarding the proposed $2.67 billion regional transportation plan voters will consider in March 2026. Following a presentation explaining the benefits of regional transportation funding and the elements … Read more »
RTA financial and project status report – September 2025
RTA Project Status – Through August 2025 Projects in design 84 Under construction/implementation 74 Total number completed 1,048 RTA Financial Status – Through March Funds expended to date $1.73 B Over 1,000 RTA projects completed, including: