Lessons learned from 3-plus years of telework
The alarm goes off, you brush your teeth, grab a bagel and pour yourself a cup of coffee. Your morning routine is the same with one major change: No more…
Cycling advice for would-be commuters
With a taxicab yellow paint job, an oversized metal frame and big, knobby tires that elevate its rider higher than traditional road bikes, Jeff Hildebrand’s ebike is hard to miss….
Avoid distracted driving by letting others take the wheel
We hear a “ping” alerting us to a text, and we all know the feeling. We are tempted to look at our phones right away. At home, it’s not a…
Major roadway section of Downtown Links now open
Overpasses, underpasses, tunnels, pedestrian bridges, and four new travel lanes. This is Downtown Links, the $76 million roadway improvement project to provide a continuous route for traffic on State Route…
RTA Next: Community partnership will be key component
The most important partnership we have at the Regional Transportation Authority is the one with the community, which contributes to our long-term planning insights and ensures our work reflects the…
What is a Metropolitan Planning Organization anyhow?
You may have heard the name Pima Association of Governments in connection with the Regional Transportation Authority plan. And maybe this left you wondering: What is Pima Association of Governments,…
22nd Street bridge project expected to begin in spring
The year was 1966, the United States increased its troop presence in Vietnam, Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California, The Beatles played their final concert, and the 22nd Street…
RTA financial and project status report – March 2023
RTA Project Status – Through Feb. 10 Projects in design 77 Under construction/implementation 57 Total number completed 955 RTA Financial Status – Through Feb. 10 Funds expended to date $1.5B…
Accomplish your goals via your commute
January is halfway over, still it’s not too late to adopt a New Year’s resolution. Incorporating active transportation into your commute can help you accomplish a few different personal goals…
Your Travel Reduction Program questions answered
Maybe your company is new to Pima Association of Governments’ Travel Reduction Program, or maybe you are a new program travel coordinator at your company and still getting used to…
