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Attend a virtual 2055 Regional Mobility and Accessibility Plan (RMAP) Open House
Transportation Open House Virtual Event6 to 7 p.m., July 8, 2025Registration Link: Join Pima Association of Governments for a presentation and Q&A session to learn more about its draft regional…
Metro planning organization announces new interim executive director
Michael J. Ortega has joined Pima Association of Governments, the greater Tucson region’s metropolitan planning organization, as its new interim executive director. Ortega, who served as Tucson city manager for…
Public input sought on draft long-term transportation plan
Pima Association of Governments has opened a 30-day public comment period for an update to its long-term transportation plan. The Regional Mobility and Accessibility Plan, or RMAP, is a performance-based…
Innovative wildlife linkage element of RTA plan has record of success
Moving people safely across the region on new and improved multimodal roadways and expanded transit systems is a primary goal of the Regional Transportation Authority plan. In addition, the voter-approved…
Sunset Road project restores lost connection, establishes new corridor
The multi-jurisdictional Sunset Road project will link Silverbell Road with River Road to create a new corridor for travelers. The final project will include bridges over Santa Cruz and Rillito…
Track two decades of transportation improvements with updated annual brochure
It’s been almost 20 years since Pima County voters approved the Regional Transportation Authority plan and half-cent sales tax to fund plan improvements. In that time, more than $1.6 billion…
How you can help keep stormwaters pollutant free during the monsoon
Managing our limited water resources It’s that time of year again: monsoon season is arriving. This is when all across southern Arizona, we anxiously await those cooling, sustaining rains but…
RTA financial and project status report – June 2025
RTA Project Status – Through June 5 Projects in design 80 Under construction/implementation 74 Total number completed 1,048 RTA Financial Status – Through March Funds expended to date $1.69 B…
Study: Cycling to work can lead to fewer sick days
You keep thinking about cycling or walking to work but keep putting it off. You know it can help you save money. You know it has long-term health benefits. You…
