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 »
Seeking volunteers for annual bicycle count
Each year, Pima Association of Governments takes to the streets in the region’s communities to count cyclists and pedestrians. At the same time, PAG enlists your help to make this effort a success. Volunteers work a few hours during weekends or weekdays over a portion of a month-long period counting … Read more »
Valencia Road project will complete important corridor for growing southeast side
Work on Valencia Road from Kolb to Houghton roads has begun, drawing nearer to completion a major east-west corridor for the Tucson metro region. “Completion of this project will enhance a vital link across the southern portion of the metro region that connects residential, commercial, transportation and cultural assets,” said … Read more »
RTA financial and project status report – December 2024
RTA Project Status – Through Nov. 29 Projects in design 77 Under construction/implementation 63 Total number completed 1,047 RTA Financial Status – Through August Funds expended to date $1.67 B 971 RTA projects completed, including: Over 65% of all the RTA plan improvements to date (since 2006) are within the … Read more »
A Worthwhile Investment: Community continues to see benefits of RTA plan
It’s been almost 20 years since voters approved the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan, and in that time we’ve covered a lot of ground and travelled many miles. With 2024 at a close, this year’s RTA annual report, titled “A Worthwhile Investment,” focuses on the many benefits our community has … Read more »
Survey on the draft $2.46 billion regional transportation plan is now open
Review a draft $2.46 billion regional transportation plan that outlines roadway, transit, environmental, safety, ADA, active transportation (bicycle and pedestrian) and arterial reconstruction improvements for the next 20 years and take the Regional Transportation Authority’s brief survey to provide input for RTA Board consideration. The RTA Board will consider public … Read more »
Read the latest RTA financial and project status report – September 2024
RTA Project Status – Through August 10 Projects in design 83 Under construction/implementation 51 Total number completed 978 RTA Financial Status – Through August Funds expended to date $1.58 B 971 RTA projects completed, including: Over 65% of all the RTA plan improvements to date (since 2006) are within the … Read more »
Here’s the latest on ongoing and upcoming RTA projects
Curious about what Regional Transportation Authority projects are in the construction pipeline? To bring you up to speed, here’s a quick rundown of where projects in the voter-approved 2006 RTA plan stand. “We’ve had a busy summer and have seen lots of progress on our projects as we anticipate a … Read more »