Unique program provides roadside opportunity for student artists
Three new public art installations are on display across the region through the efforts of young artists in southern Arizona this summer who were supported with funding from Pima Association…
Connecting Barraza-Aviation to I-10 is on the near horizon
Barraza-Aviation Parkway already is an efficient way to jaunt from downtown Tucson to the Golf Links Road area (or back again) but it’s going to get even better, and soon. …
Infrastructure improvements spark economic development
The Regional Transportation Authority’s primary mission is to improve the greater Tucson region’s transportation infrastructure, and a lesser-known but adjacent goal is to pave the way for economic development. The…
New member profile: Jan Lesher
Jan Lesher Pima County Administrator Served in this capacity since: October 2021 Professional background: Jan Lesher started working for Pima County in 2010, quickly advancing to Deputy County Administrator. In…
RTA financial and project status report – September 2022
RTA Project Status – Through Aug. 31 Projects in design 79 Under construction/implementation 55 Total number completed 928 RTA Financial Status – Through Aug. 31 Funds expended to date $1.5B…
Now is a great time to encourage “no drive days”
The peak period for ground-level ozone air pollution in southern Arizona occurs during the hottest months of the year. Pima Association of Governments asks your company, as a participant in…
How PAG’s employee travel surveys help the region’s planning efforts
It is easy to wrap one’s head around the meaning of travel reduction. Encouraging commuters to cut down on solo car trips to work, in turn, reduces vehicle emissions and…
Marana/Avra Valley Sun Shuttle service may be good commute option
Commuters who live and work in the Marana and Avra Valley area may consider a new Sun Shuttle Dial-a-Ride service which may be more convenient to their travel needs. The…
Local business uses technology to hit survey target
The Tucson Target Distribution Center has over 1,700 employees working 24/7. With so many employees working a variety of shifts, the site’s travel coordinator Brent Bowman was looking for creative ways…
Tips to stay cool when using public transportation
Summer in southern Arizona can be uncomfortable, and it is important for you to keep as cool as you can. This is true when using and waiting for transit. Here…
