Roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, environmental and other transportation improvements for you and your family or business are key parts of the Regional Transportation Authority’s proposed $2.67 billion plan that Pima County voters will consider in March 2026. RTA Next, which includes funding for the 20-year plan, will seamlessly continue regional transportation improvements that started with … Read more
Hundreds of new roadway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvements are planned for the next 20 years as part of the Regional Transportation Authority’s proposed $2.67 billion plan for voter consideration in March 2026. The RTA Authority will hold additional in-person and virtual RTA Next Plan Q&A Sessions in January and February to present on the … Read more
While roadway corridor projects may serve as the heart and soul of the Regional Transportation Authority’s proposed $2.67 billion regional transportation plan for the bulk of transportation network users, the RTA Next plan projects include bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks and other features. A portion of the plan’s overall funding is specifically set aside for … Read more
The proposed $2.67 billion RTA Next regional transportation plan includes $177.6 million for pavement rehabilitation on arterial and collector roads across the greater Tucson region. Funding was set aside in the 20-year regional transportation plan developed by the Regional Transportation Authority for these proposed improvements based on public input received from an RTA Next survey … Read more
The Regional Transportation Authority has started a podcast series for the public to learn more about the RTA and the RTA Next regional transportation plan proposal, which is up for voter consideration in March 2026. RTA Delivers will cover all things RTA and RTA Next, exploring the successes of the current voter-approved plan, the economic impacts of transportation … Read more
RTA Project Status – Through August 2025 Projects in design 84 Under construction/implementation 74 Total number completed 1,048 RTA Financial Status – Through March Funds expended to date $1.73 B Over 1,000 RTA projects completed, including:
billion RTA Next plan, it doesn’t mean the work is done. The Regional Transportation Authority is still meeting with the public to share details of the plan and answer any questions posed. If your group or organization wants to learn more about the plan, schedule a presentation here. The proposed plan includes five project improvement … Read more
The Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors at its Aug. 25 meeting approved a revised draft of the RTA Next regional transportation plan for voter consideration to fund transportation improvements for the next 20 years. Voters will be asked to approve the plan in a March 10, 2026, election. The proposed $2.67 billion, 20-year plan … Read more
RTA Project Status – Through June 5 Projects in design 80 Under construction/implementation 74 Total number completed 1,048 RTA Financial Status – Through March Funds expended to date $1.69 B Over 1,000 RTA projects completed, including:
It’s been almost 20 years since Pima County voters approved the Regional Transportation Authority plan and half-cent sales tax to fund plan improvements. In that time, more than $1.6 billion has been invested to improve the region’s transportation network. RTA member organizations have together delivered nearly 1,050 improvements to reduce congestion, improve access for cyclists … Read more