Wildlife protections an important part of RTA plan
The voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan is about more than roads, bridges, and bike lanes. Among the many aspects of the RTA plan is a responsibility for the stewardship of…
RTA financial and project status report – June 2023
RTA Project Status – Through June 1 Projects in design 81 Under construction/implementation 56 Total number completed 959 RTA Financial Status – Through June 1 Funds expended to date $1.54…
Sunset Road connection project between Silverbell and River underway
Another major Regional Transportation Authority-funded roadway corridor project is in the early stages of dirt flying. While preliminary work on Sunset Road, Silverbell Road to River Road, has been in progress…
PAG completes Federal Certification Review
Every four years, Pima Association of Governments is required to complete a federal certification review. This review allows PAG to share with its federal and state partners the important work…
Stakeholders share their support for RTA Next plan development
Several organizations in the Tucson metropolitan area have submitted their resolutions of support to the Regional Transportation Authority for the development of the next RTA regional transportation plan. A citizens’…
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…
