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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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Regional Council, RTA Board elect officers for 2024
The Pima Association of Governments Regional Council and Regional Transportation Authority Board recently elected its 2024 officers among its members of each governing body. Serving as PAG Regional Council Chair…
RTA financial and project status report – March 2024
RTA Project Status – Through Feb. 29 Projects in design 80 Under construction/implementation 45 Total number completed 971 RTA Financial Status – Through February Funds expended to date $1.55 B…
Follow the development of a new RTA plan
Development of a new 20-year regional transportation plan is underway. The Regional Transportation Authority Board has begun consideration of a draft plan, which would fund $2.34 billion in improvements to…