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Share your comments on the draft Regional Active Transportation Plan by Oct. 20
Pima Association of Governments (PAG), the greater Tucson region’s metropolitan planning organization, seeks public input on a draft plan focusing on active transportation modes. The plan is available for your…
RTA Next plan heads to ballot, election set for March 2026
After seeking extensive public and technical input, the Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved a final draft of the RTA Next regional transportation plan for voter consideration. The $2.67…
Regional Council, federal regulators approve 30-year regional transportation plan
After years of coordination, planning, and public involvement, the region's long-range transportation plan designed to meet the mobility needs of the entire community has been completed. The Pima Association of…
RTA financial and project status report – September 2025
RTA Project Status – Through August 2025 Projects in design 84 Under construction/implementation 74 Total number completed 1,048 RTA Financial Status – Through March Funds expended to date $1.73 B…
A plan for everyone: Schedule an RTA Next presentation for your group or organization
Just because an election date has been set for public consideration of a 20-year, $2.67 billion RTA Next plan, it doesn't mean the work is done. The Regional Transportation Authority…
RTA at 20: Regional Transportation Authority Plan delivered improvements across region
Back in 2006, George W. Bush was in the White House, “The DaVinci Code” was one of the top films in theaters, and a Harvard student named Mark Zuckerberg opened…
Annual bike, pedestrian count tallies highest participation rates
An important function of the region’s long-range transportation planning organization is to monitor the various ways people travel through the area. That’s why each year Pima Association of Governments, with…
Metro planning organization announces new executive director
Michael J. Ortega has joined Pima Association of Governments, the greater Tucson region’s metropolitan planning organization, as its new executive director. Ortega, who served as Tucson city manager for nearly…
Four facts about travel reduction
If you are reading this newsletter, chances are you have an interest in reducing traffic, reducing vehicle emissions or trying to find alternate options to commute. Travel reduction can benefit…
