RTA Next
The Regional Transportation Authority Board on Aug. 25, 2025, approved a $2.67 billion, 20-year regional transportation plan to present to voters at a March 10, 2026, election. The plan was based on recommendations from a citizens’ advisory committee (CAC), public input and RTA members..
The investment plan for the greater Tucson region will be funded through a half-cent sales tax, if approved, and will support reduced congestion, improved mobility, enhanced and expanded transit, environmental protections, bicycle and pedestrian improvements and pavement rehabilitation. The current plan and tax will sunset in June 2026 or when a new plan is approved.
Public Outreach
The RTA conducted extensive outreach in the past couple of years to educate the public on the RTA Next plan development process. RTA staff gave RTA Next presentations to more than 7,500 people in the region.
A survey on a draft of the RTA Next plan was conducted between November 2024 and January 2025. More than 2,200 people participated in the survey, which was offered in English and Spanish. Results from the survey showed 60 percent of respondents believed the plan as presented was a good representation of regional needs, and 57 percent would “very likely” or “likely” support the new plan. For more information, view the RTA Next Draft Plan Survey Summary Report.
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 RTA citizens’ advisory committee 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.
Public participation opportunities will continue to be offered through the scheduled election in March 2026 for people to learn more about the plan. Visit rtanext.com to review the final plan, schedule a presentation and ask a question.