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We are committed to sharing the latest information with you regarding Regional Transportation Authority projects, programs, services and planning efforts.
Citizens Advisory Committee vacancies filled
The Regional Transportation Authority Board approved the addition of 10 new members to the RTA Citizens Advisory Committee during its Jan. 27 meeting, and is expected to consider appointing three…
RTA is one of many funding sources for the region
The half-cent sales tax that funds at least part of every project in the 20-year Regional Transportation Authority plan is just one piece of the regional transportation funding matrix, and…
What is the Project Review Task Force?
Fifteen years after voters approved the Regional Transportation Authority plan and excise tax to pay for multimodal transportation improvements across the greater Tucson region, some corridor projects are under review…
How to tune in to RTA business
Did you know you can view all the Regional Transportation Authority’s meetings streamed live on YouTube? Meetings provide an opportunity to learn about project and financial updates from the RTA’s…
Get the facts about how the RTA works
It was 18 years ago, in 2004, when the Legislature authorized a Regional Transportation Authority in Pima County and nearly 16 years ago when voters approved the current program of…
RTA funding guided by state and regional requirements
The Regional Transportation Authority is committed to responsibly spend RTA sales tax dollars residents and visitors generate throughout Pima County. The RTA revenues are carefully overseen, and spending must comply…
RTA funds address transportation and wildlife needs
From the outset, the Regional Transportation Authority plan set aside funding for both detailed roadway project improvements as defined on the ballot and other projects that fit into a more…
News Release: PAG Regional Council approves expanded RTA committee representation
Following a year of productive dialogue on proposed governance models for Pima Association of Governments, the region’s federally required metropolitan planning organization, and the state-Legislature established Regional Transportation Authority, the…
News Release: 2022 RTA Board officers elected
Pascua Yaqui Chairman Peter Yucupicio will serve as the 2022 Chair of the Regional Transportation Authority Board. Yucupicio and the other officers were elected at the annual RTA Board meeting…