RTA Next plan addresses pavement improvements

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

Regional Transportation Authority launches podcast series: RTA Delivers

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

A plan for everyone: Schedule an RTA Next presentation for your group or organization

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

Board approves new RTA plan for voter consideration to fund regional transportation improvements for 20 years

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

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 take the Regional Transportation Authority’s brief survey to provide input for RTA Board consideration. The RTA Board will consider public feedback before it prepares a … Read more

RTA announces first recipient of Spirit of Regionalism Award

Brian Keeley, a former member of the Regional Transportation Authority’s Citizens’ AdvisoryCommittee for RTA Next, is the first recipient of the RTA’s new Spirit of Regionalism Award.The RTA established the award to recognize and honor individuals who exemplify the spirit ofregional collaboration through extraordinary leadership and dedication to advancinginitiatives that benefit the economic well-being of … Read more

RTA Board special meeting planned for May 8 at 1 p.m.

The Regional Transportation Authority Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 1 p.m. The agenda includes discussion on the current RTA plan and development of a new 20-year regional transportation plan. A meeting agenda is available here. A YouTube link can be found on the agenda where the public can view … Read more

Follow the development of a new RTA plan

Development of a new 20-year regional transportation plan is underway. The Regional Transportation Authority Board has begun consideration of a draft plan, which would fund $2.34 billion in improvements to the transportation network across Pima County. The draft includes roadway corridor improvements, transit expansions, safety enhancements, and other transportation elements that each RTA jurisdiction submitted … Read more

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 or what they do. Not only does this network allow us to freely travel the region – whether by personal vehicles or public transit, bicycle … Read more