RTA Next
The Regional Transportation Authority’s new 20-year, $2.67 billion regional transportation plan is now in effect. The plan and a half-cent sales tax to fund it (Props 418 and 419) were approved by Pima County voters on March 10, 2026.
The draft plan was developed through RTA member jurisdiction project submission with a review by technical experts and a geographic-based citizen advisory committee that provided plan recommendations to the RTA Board. After the board approved a draft plan in September 2025, the RTA conducted extensive public input before the board finalized the plan.
A public survey of the draft 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.
Considering public input, the RTA Board approved a final draft on Aug. 25, 2025, to present to voters.
The voter-approved investment plan for the greater Tucson region will lead to reduced congestion, improved mobility, enhanced and expanded transit, environmental protections, safety, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and pavement rehabilitation.