RTA announces first recipient of Spirit of Regionalism Award
Brian Keeley, a former member of the Regional Transportation Authority’s Citizens’ AdvisoryCommittee for RTA Next, is the first recipient of the RTA’s new Spirit of Regionalism Award.The RTA established the award to recognize and honor individuals who exemplify the spirit ofregional collaboration through extraordinary leadership and dedication to advancinginitiatives that … Read more »
RTA’s MainStreet program assists businesses during transportation construction projects
When initial work on the Broadway Boulevard, Euclid Avenue to Country Club, project started several years ago, Donna Smith, a new business owner at the time, felt a sense of dread. By the time construction for the now-completed project kicked off in February 2020, Smith had only recently bought the … Read more »
PAG transportation survey is live, take it today to ‘Shape Your Transportation Future’
What are your transportation priorities? You can share them today in a brief regional transportation survey. Pima Association of Governments (PAG), the greater Tucson region’s metropolitan planning organization, is seeking input on your project priorities and how funding resources should be spent over the next 30 years. Survey results will … Read more »
New RTA brochure lets public see progress, successes
Track all the progress and successes of the voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan in the latest Our Mobility update. As the RTA plan enters its 19th year, the community can see how the investment of nearly $1.6 billion into transportation improvements has resulted in project delivery across the greater Tucson … Read more »
After 18 years and 1,000 projects, it’s a great time to reflect on the impact of the RTA
On May 16, the Regional Transportation Authority will commemorate a significant milestone in our region: the 18th anniversary of voter approval of the 20-year RTA plan and half-cent sales tax. This milestone isn’t just about marking time. It’s a chance to reflect on the profound impact the RTA has had … Read more »
RTA Board special meeting planned for May 8 at 1 p.m.
The Regional Transportation Authority Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 1 p.m. The agenda includes discussion on the current RTA plan and development of a new 20-year regional transportation plan. A meeting agenda is available here. A YouTube link can be found on the agenda … Read more »
Progress Report: Multi-agency Sunset Road-Interstate 10 project moving forward
Many projects in the voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan (RTA) are designed to increase capacity on current roadways and enhance existing connections. A few, however, create entirely new connections that complete needed transportation corridors to help move people through the region more efficiently. Sunset Road, Silverbell Road to River Road, which … Read more »
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 »