Word on the street: PAG traffic data collection keeps planners, engineers, private sector in the know
Tucson metro area streets have a lot of traffic. Not exactly news to anyone, but just how much traffic is on our regional streets and how do we know? That’s…
Next steps on development of a new regional transportation plan
Before June 2026, the Regional Transportation Authority plans to present Pima County voters with a new 20-year regional transportation plan for consideration. The RTA Board has set a budget of…
Partnership opens mapping data to public
Digital maps are an important tool for the regional planning work of Pima Association of Governments and other regional agencies. These images provide high-quality data that informs many important planning…
High schoolers learn skills, help design, construct public art projects
The scenic drive along Sahuarita Road near the Town of Sahuarita Municipal Complex recently got a little more picturesque. A group of Sahuarita High School students this summer designed and…
RTA financial and project status report – September 2023
RTA Project Status – Through Sept. 1 Projects in design 85 Under construction/implementation 58 Total number completed 961 RTA Financial Status – Through Sept. 1 Funds expended to date $1.55…
Craft a telework policy to create happy, productive workers
Having happy workers is vital to ensuring a successful company. For many workers, the ability to telecommute or work a hybrid schedule is not only a great way to keep…
Tips to start cycling on your commute
You feel the wind in your face, the world racing past as you pedal faster and faster. You lean into a turn, changing direction as you shift gears to generate…
Make your vehicle carpool ready
You have made the decision to start carpooling, and you have your coworkers lined up. You have all discussed and produced a list of rules for the participants. Now all…
Take these steps to reduce the impact of ‘ozone season’
Ozone season is upon us, and it is time to take some precautions to help air quality. The period of March through November is when ground-level ozone, a common air…
RTA still delivers after 17 years
In the 17 years since the plan passed, the RTA has brought improvements from one end of Pima County and the Tucson metro region to the other. Working with member jurisdictions, the RTA has completed more than 950 projects that have improved the transportation network.
