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Bus pullouts provide safety, convenience to all roadway users
The voter-approved 2006 Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan promised to deliver 200 new bus pullouts in the greater Tucson area. At the latest count, 180 of those have been built.…
Updated regional bicycle map is here
At Pima Association of Governments, we’re all about transportation planning and how you get around, including on your bicycle. Not only does cycling help keep cars off the roads to…
What makes a roadway regional?Â
In the greater Tucson region, Pima Association of Governments frequently talks about “regional" in terms of roadway projects and improvements. This perspective makes sense especially when we consider projects funded…
RTA financial and project status report – March 2025
RTA Project Status – Through March 10 Projects in design 80 Under construction/implementation 74 Total number completed 1,048 RTA Financial Status – Through March Funds expended to date $1.67 B…
Seeking volunteers for annual bicycle count
Each year, Pima Association of Governments takes to the streets in the region’s communities to count cyclists and pedestrians. At the same time, PAG enlists your help to make this…
Valencia Road project will complete important corridor for growing southeast side
Work on Valencia Road from Kolb to Houghton roads has begun, drawing nearer to completion a major east-west corridor for the Tucson metro region. “Completion of this project will enhance…
RTA financial and project status report – December 2024
RTA Project Status – Through Nov. 29 Projects in design 77 Under construction/implementation 63 Total number completed 1,047 RTA Financial Status – Through August Funds expended to date $1.67 B…
A Worthwhile Investment: Community continues to see benefits of RTA plan
It’s been almost 20 years since voters approved the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan, and in that time we’ve covered a lot of ground and travelled many miles. With 2024…
Survey on the draft $2.46 billion regional transportation plan is now open
Review a draft $2.46 billion regional transportation plan that outlines roadway, transit, environmental, safety, ADA, active transportation (bicycle and pedestrian) and arterial reconstruction improvements for the next 20 years and…