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RTA financial and project status report – September 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.
The RTA is a partnership of many entities
Did you know most RTA roadway corridor construction projects involve at least three entities? The projects are a true regional partnership from start to finish. The Regional Transportation Authority, through…
New electric Sun Shuttles incoming
Sun Tran has received $12 million in federal funding to boost its electric bus fleet, and some of the new vehicles will be used for services provided by the Regional…
Downtown Links project update – August 2022
The new intersection configuration of Barraza-Aviation Parkway at Broadway. The darker surface is the new Downtown Links project to create a new connection with Interstate 10. Photo courtesy City of…
Highlighting RTA safety projects for Stop on Red Week
It’s Stop on Red Week to call attention to the risks of red light running. We all know that it takes vigilance and care to ensure the safety of everyone…
How to learn which roads are flooded
The Regional Transportation Authority and Pima Association of Governments operate a website that shows real-time traffic information based on reporting from local law enforcement agencies and transportation departments, including flood…
Infrastructure improvements spark economic development
The Regional Transportation Authority’s primary mission is to improve the greater Tucson region’s transportation infrastructure, and a lesser-known but adjacent goal is to pave the way for economic development. The…
Fuel prices make it a good time to try an express bus
Express bus ridership has not yet recovered to its pre-pandemic numbers, despite high fuel prices and more companies returning from full-time remote work to hybrid in-office schedules. In 2019, five…
Learn about all RTA roadway projects
Ever wonder about the status of the 35 roadway corridor projects in the Regional Transportation Authority plan? The RTA provides information about projects in various formats and locations on our…