VIDEO: Sunset Road project restores lost connection, establishes new route
The multi-jurisdictional Sunset Road project will link Silverbell Road with River Road to create a new corridor for travelers. The final project will include bridges over Santa Cruz and Rillito rivers and complete a new interchange at Interstate 10. The project was incorporated into construction of the Arizona Department of … Read more »
Innovative wildlife linkage element of RTA plan has record of success
Moving people safely across the region on new and improved multimodal roadways and expanded transit systems is a primary goal of the Regional Transportation Authority plan. In addition, the voter-approved plan funds projects for wildlife to safely move through natural habitat that intersects with regional transportation corridors. “When the (RTA) … Read more »
Sabino Canyon extension has proven a valuable alternative for busy area
Roadway corridors are a key component of the 2006 voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan. The plan has 35 corridor projects across the region designed to improve connectivity and multimodal transportation options for network users. One of these roadway improvements is the Kolb Road/Sabino Canyon Road connection, which was completed in … Read more »
Work continues on west end of Tangerine Road project to upgrade 10-mile corridor improvement
Construction activity is advancing to the next section of the RTA-funded Tangerine Road project. Work on the western two-mile section of Tangerine Road will reconstruct the existing roadway between Interstate 10 and Marana Tech Drive. This phase will include a four-lane desert parkway with paved shoulders, a curbed median, and … Read more »
Downtown Links project approaches the finish line
If you work, live or just frequent downtown Tucson, you’ve probably seen the massive roadway project that for the past several years has weaved its way across the southern edge of downtown. It’s the Downtown Links project, a 1.3-mile long, multimodal corridor connecting Maclovio Barraza-Aviation Parkway to the Interstate 10 … Read more »
Traffic data serves many crucial functions for public, private sectors
Have you ever wondered how busy Tucson-area streets are? If so, Pima Association of Governments (PAG) has the information you’re looking for. PAG works with our partner jurisdictions to collect traffic data from across the Tucson metro area at hundreds of intersections and roadways for our Traffic Data program. This … Read more »
Bus pullouts provide safety, convenience to all roadway users
The voter-approved 2006 Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan promised to deliver 200 new bus pullouts in the greater Tucson area. At the latest count, 180 of those have been built. Bus pullouts are an important safety feature that benefit both the transit riders, as well as the traveling motorists. They … Read more »
Updated regional bicycle map is here
At Pima Association of Governments, we’re all about transportation planning and how you get around, including on your bicycle. Not only does cycling help keep cars off the roads to support congestion reduction, using two-foot pedal power is good for air quality, is an affordable form of mobility, and can … Read more »
What makes a roadway regional?
In the greater Tucson region, Pima Association of Governments frequently talks about “regional” in terms of roadway projects and improvements. This perspective makes sense especially when we consider projects funded by the Regional Transportation Authority, which is managed by PAG. To help you better understand what we mean by “regional” … Read more »
RTA financial and project status report – March 2025
RTA Project Status – Through March 10 Projects in design 80 Under construction/implementation 74 Total number completed 1,048 RTA Financial Status – Through March Funds expended to date $1.67 B Over 1,000 RTA projects completed, including: Over 66% of all the RTA plan improvements to date (since 2006) are within … Read more »