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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…
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…
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,…
Watch: RTA Delivers bike lanes
Folks in our community love to ride bikes. Whether for transportation, exercise or just for fun, bicycles are a common sight on the regional roads and pathways. The RTA recognizes…
Watch: RTA Delivers wildlife crossings
The 2006, voter-approved RTA plan included funding for wildlife crossing structures to enhance the safety for motorist and the unique animals of our Sonoran Desert region. The plan funds structures…
RTA financial and project status report – March 2023
Find out how much the RTA has spent on local improvements, and how many projects have been completed in each category of the plan.
PAG Regional Council, RTA Board elect officers for 2023
The Pima Association of Governments Regional Council and Regional Transportation Authority Board have elected officers for 2023. Serving as PAG Regional Council Chair for 2023 is Peter Yucupicio, chairman of…
22nd Street bridge project expected to begin in spring
The year was 1966, the United States increased its troop presence in Vietnam, Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California, The Beatles played their final concert, and the 22nd Street…
Major roadway section of Downtown Links now open
Overpasses, underpasses, tunnels, pedestrian bridges, and four new travel lanes. This is Downtown Links, the $76 million roadway improvement project to provide a continuous route for traffic on State Route…