Stakeholders share their support for RTA Next plan development
Several organizations in the Tucson metropolitan area have submitted their resolutions of support to the Regional Transportation Authority for the development of the next RTA regional transportation plan. A citizens’ advisory committee is in the process of developing a draft 20-year plan to recommend to the RTA Board by July … Read more »
Sunset Road connection project gearing up
Another major Regional Transportation Authority-funded roadway corridor project is in the early stages of dirt flying. While preliminary work on Sunset Road, Silverbell Road to River Road, has been in progress for some time, the real work is set to begin on part of RTA ballot Project No. 8. “This is … Read more »
Keep up with RTA projects and finances
The RTA regularly provides updates on financial standing and project status. Want to know how many bus pullouts the plan funded? Interested in how many miles of bike lanes have been built? Or maybe you want to know about roadway corridor projects completed? Find answers to these and more questions. … Read more »
RTA plan prioritizes wildlife protections
The voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan is about more than roads, bridges, and bike lanes. Among the many aspects of the RTA plan is a responsibility for the stewardship of nature where our projects intersect with the Sonoran Desert wildlife habitat. “We’re a part of the community and we want … Read more »
After 17 years, RTA still going strong
On May 16, 2006, Pima County voters went to the polls and by a wide margin approved the Regional Transportation Authority plan. In the 17 years since the plan passed, the RTA has brought improvements from one end of Pima County and the Tucson metro region to the other. Whether … Read more »
Watch: RTA Delivers roadway corridors
The 20-year Regional Transportation Authority plan, approved by Pima County voters in 2006, includes 35 roadway corridor projects across the metro region. To date, 18 corridors have been completed, and 10 of the remaining 17 projects have sections completed. The corridor projects include new roads, bridges, intersections and traffic interchanges. … Read more »
Share your input on Sun Shuttle routes 412 and 413 at planned open houses
The Regional Transportation Authority wants to hear from you on Sun Shuttle routes 412 and 413, serving Marana and Pima County, at two upcoming public meetings. Sun Shuttle is a neighborhood transit connector service to Sun Tran. The meetings are planned for the following dates: The public is encouraged to … Read more »
The RTA is regionalism at its best
The Regional Transportation Authority at its heart is a regional approach to improving the shared transportation network. As a regional transportation funding source, the RTA’s voter-approved half-cent sales tax generates about $100 million a year on average for regional transportation improvements within Pima County. You can see this regional … Read more »
Watch: RTA Delivers bus pullouts
The RTA Delivers. We’ve built 163 of the 200 bus pullouts promised in the 2006 plan. Bus pullouts allow transit vehicles to move out of the travel lanes while passengers board and alight. In areas where buses stop for long periods of time along major arterials, pullouts prevent buses from … Read more »
After 17 years, RTA still delivers
It’s been nearly 17 years since voters in this community went to the polls and approved the Regional Transportation Authority plan and RTA sales tax. The 20-year, $2 billion plan, funded through the countywide half-cent sales tax, has brought improvements from one end of Pima County and the Tucson metro … Read more »