RTA Next
The Regional Transportation Authority is developing a new 20-year regional transportation plan for future voter consideration to continue the work of the RTA.
The RTA Board approved a draft plan based on recommendations from a citizens’ advisory committee (CAC) and a technical advisory committee and has received public input on the draft plan. The public can continue to provide input as the board finalizes the plan. An election is tentatively planned before June 2026, when the current plan and tax sunset.
Pima County voters approved the current 20-year RTA plan and half-cent excise (sales) tax in 2006.
The RTA Board has set a budget of $2.46 billion for the new plan. Both the new plan and half-cent sales tax initiatives will require voter approval to continue RTA regional transportation improvements for another 20 years.
To date, nearly 1,050 transportation projects and services have been implemented under the current RTA plan, and the RTA has invested more than $1.6 billion in the transportation network.
Public Outreach
To educate the public on the current RTA plan and the RTA Next plan development process, the RTA has given presentations to more than 7,500 people in the region. In addition, more than 3,100 people participated in a survey in November and December 2019 to provide feedback on guiding principles and goals drafted by the CAC for plan development. Over 85% of the survey participants expressed agreement or strong agreement on the goals of improving the conditions of existing roadways, providing efficient crosstown mobility, reducing congestion, and reducing crashes at intersections. More than 2,200 people chose to participate in an RTA Next draft plan survey, conducted in November 2024 through January 2025. For more information, view the RTA Next Draft Plan Survey Summary Report.
Public participation opportunities will be through online surveys, open houses, stakeholder sessions, public meetings or other virtual opportunities. You may review the draft plan and comment.
Learn more about the RTA Next planning process and public participation opportunities.