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News Release: PAG Regional Council approves expanded RTA committee representation
Following a year of productive dialogue on proposed governance models for Pima Association of Governments, the region’s federally required metropolitan planning organization, and the state-Legislature established Regional Transportation Authority, the…
News Release: PAG Regional Council elects 2022 officers
Pima Association of Governments’ Regional Council elected Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield as the 2022 Chair, Pascua Yaqui Tribe Chairman Peter Yucupicio as the Vice Chair and Pima County Supervisor…
With a number of options, now is the time to try transit
If you ever considered using transit as part of your daily commute, or are thinking about reducing vehicle trips a few times a week, now might be the right time…
How to start commuting in a bike-friendly community
Southern Arizona has long been a welcoming place for cyclists. Thanks to great weather, standout amenities and the local jurisdictions’ commitment to cycling infrastructure and safety, the League of American…
Pair New Year’s health goals with new commute ideas, even with a hybrid schedule
You’ve set the goal to get healthy in the new year. You love the idea of using active transportation as a healthy alternative, but you face one big dilemma. You…
Find out how much $ you could save by driving less
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to save money. Whether you are saving up for something big, trying to recover from going overboard on spending during the…
Cienega watershed monitoring shows highest flow in two decades
Near-record rainfall in the Tucson metropolitan area in the summer of 2021 was made more remarkable after nearly no rainfall the year before, and the effects of both were on…
Road work ahead: RTA projects breaking ground in 2022
The Regional Transportation Authority’s partner jurisdictions are working hard to construct roadway improvements throughout the Tucson metro area, including major widening projects on South Houghton Road and on East Broadway…
RTA status report – December 2021
RTA Project Status – Through Nov. 30 Projects in design 65 Under construction/implementation 51 Total number completed 916 RTA Financial Status – Through Nov. 30 Funds expended to date $1.4B…
