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The benefits of a dedicated regional sales tax for transportation
A message from RTA Executive Director Farhad Moghimi Our transportation infrastructure is made up of a shared transportation network that benefits everyone in the region, regardless of where they live…
Assistance program helps businesses cope with impacts of roadway projects
The voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan promises $2 billion in transportation system improvements. Inevitably, though, major roadway construction projects are accompanied by major disruptions for nearby businesses. The MainStreet Business…
A $2.34 billion transportation decision is in your future
If you or your business organization, homeowner’s organization, or other group are interested in learning about a new 20-year regional transportation plan under development by the Regional Transportation Authority, we…
Stay on-track with development of a new regional transportation plan
Development of a new long-term regional transportation plan continues as the Regional Transportation Authority works with a citizens’ advisory committee to recommend a new 20-year draft plan. The new plan…
RTA financial and project status report – September 2023
RTA Project Status – Through Sept. 1 Projects in design 85 Under construction/implementation 58 Total number completed 961 RTA Financial Status – Through Sept. 1 Funds expended to date $1.55…
RTA Next: Track development of the new regional transportation plan
Planning for RTA Next is underway, with Regional Transportation Authority members working with a citizen’s advisory group to draft a new 20-year regional transportation plan. The new plan would fund…
Show me the money: How the RTA plan is funded
The Regional Transportation Authority’s 20-year regional transportation plan is funded by a voter-approved, half-cent transaction privilege (sales) tax. The state Legislature created the RTA special taxing district within Pima County…
RTA plan delivers hundreds of miles of new sidewalks
The Regional Transportation Authority has built nearly 180 miles of sidewalks to improve pedestrian accessibility and connectivity. Funding for these improvements was made possible by voter approval of the 2006…
Assistance program helps businesses cope with impacts of roadway projects
The voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan promises $2 billion in transportation system improvements. Inevitably, though, major roadway construction projects are accompanied by major disruptions for nearby businesses. The MainStreet Business…