Transit funding in RTA Next to continue services for those who need it most, expand options

A Sun Shuttle van at a stop.

Transit funding in the Regional Transportation Authority’s proposed $2.67 billion RTA Next plan is 27%, over one-quarter of the plan budget of RTA funding. In addition to the RTA funding commitment of $726 million for transit, another $228 million is committed in non-RTA funds, providing nearly $1 billion to the region’s transit system over the … 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

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 971 RTA projects completed, including: Over 65% of all the RTA plan improvements to date (since 2006) are within the City of Tucson. Additionally, over … Read more

Public can still take regional transportation survey

Share your transportation priorities through July 18 in Pima Association of Governments’ (PAG) “Shape Your Transportation Future” survey. The survey gives the public a chance to provide input on what transportation improvements are most desired and where limited transportation dollars should be spent over the next 30 years. Results from the survey will help guide … Read more

RTA funds transit services people depend on

The regional transit system provides millions of rides to tens of thousands of people each year. Many of the transit services people in the community rely upon are funded by the Regional Transportation Authority sales tax. In total, the RTA plan will contribute more than $530 million to transit infrastructure and services during the life … Read more

Get involved: Public input is needed to plan for improved transit services

The City of Tucson has begun a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Express, and Sun Shuttle services. The COA process involves gathering public input in to identify potential improvements to the transit network. Find all the information and how to participate at www.tucsoncoa.com. Comments will be accepted through Feb. 17. … Read more