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The war in Ukraine affects RTA projects, too
It seems every month since March 2020, we’ve heard about supply-chain disruptions and seen them firsthand in our grocery stores and online availability of goods. Now, some Regional Transportation Authority…
Road designs incorporate monsoon safety
Southern Arizonans rejoice over monsoon rains, until we approach a flooded roadway or intersection on our way home from the store or work and wonder if we have enough clearance…
Try the Sun Shuttle Dial-a-Ride app for scheduling
Sun Shuttle Dial-a-Ride scheduling is now available on a mobile app. The Sun Shuttle Dial-a-Ride Rider App provides a single spot to load payment information, save details such as whether…
RTA status report – June 2022
RTA Project Status – Through May 31 Projects in design 74 Under construction/implementation 50 Total number completed 927 RTA Financial Status – Through May 31 Funds expended to date $1.4B…
Mapping the RTA’s work
The Regional Transportation Authority has developed maps to show where RTA plan projects have been completed throughout the Tucson metropolitan area. That goes for the large, named corridor projects, and…
Sun Shuttle launches updated Marana/Avra Valley service
The Regional Transportation Authority is launching a new Sun Shuttle Dial-a-Ride service in the Marana and Avra Valley area. The area has been served by a deviated flex-route Sun Shuttle…
The RTA is getting projects done
The Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County has pledged to achieve all its promises made to voters who approved a regional transportation plan and half-cent excise (sales) tax in 2006,…
Bicycle and pedestrian improvements are on the way
When it comes to the Regional Transportation Authority, it’s not just about roads. The RTA is partnering with member jurisdictions on bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements as well, in order…
Broadway project update – May 2022
The City of Tucson is widening a two-mile stretch of East Broadway Boulevard as part of the Regional Transportation Authority plan approved by Pima County voters in 2006. It will…