Follow RTA Plan progress with project maps
You’ve probably heard of the Regional Transportation Authority. You may even know what we do – namely, help our member jurisdictions improve the regional transportation infrastructure with regional funding from the RTA’s countywide sales tax. But have you taken the time to really understand, and see, the work we fund? … Read more »
RTA Annual Report shows milestones reached in FY 2021-2022
The Regional Transportation Authority’s annual report is complete and available for the public to read. This year has in many ways been a challenge – continuing to deal with supply chain and labor shortage issues and navigating the significant construction cost increases due to global economic difficulties. Yet, this year … Read more »
Fare-free transit to continue through June
Sun Tran buses will continue to run fare-free through the current fiscal year. The Tucson City Council approved the extension of free Sun Tran, Sun Link, and Sun Van fares will remain free until June 30. The mayor and council first suspended fares for public transit systems in response to … Read more »
RTA financial and project status report – December 2022
Find out how much the RTA has spent on local improvements, and how many projects have been completed in each category of the plan.
RTA continues its pledge of accountability
For the past 16 years, the Regional Transportation Authority Board has committed to being accountable to the public for delivery of the RTA’s 2006 voter-approved regional transportation plan. To date, the RTA has invested more than $1.4 billion in RTA tax revenues and other regionally dedicated funds to deliver more … Read more »
RTA completes three major projects in the last 13 months
The calendar year is nearly over, and it has been a busy one for the Regional Transportation Authority and its member jurisdictions. Over the past 13 months, three major projects have been completed including two road widening projects and an improvement to an I-10 interchange. The most recent project to … Read more »
RTA helps provide “lifeline” transit service to Ajo
Second Generation recently was awarded the contract for transit services to operate Ajo Transportation by the Regional Transportation Authority. Ajo Transportation provides public transit services to residents in the western part of Pima County. The contract is for five years, with three, one-year extension options. Ajo Transportation operates Route 486 … Read more »
How the RTA plan and RTA Next intersect
The current Regional Transportation Authority plan runs through June 2026 and includes 35 major roadway construction projects to improve mobility, accessibility and functionality of the Tucson metro area’s roadway system. The plan was approved by voters, who also approved a half-cent excise (sales) tax to pay for much of the … Read more »
New Picture Rocks shuttle service is here!
The newest Sun Shuttle service is now operating in Picture Rocks. The new route is funded by the Regional Transportation Authority to bring this service to an area without much access to other forms of transit. The new route was created based on public feedback from residents seeking service and … Read more »
Broadway widening is nearly complete
The project to widen Broadway Boulevard just east of downtown Tucson has reached what engineers call “substantial completion,” which means it’s basically done, with just a few finishing touches remaining. The roadway project is one of 35 regional corridor projects included in the 2006 voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan. The … Read more »