RTA Status Reports – Dec. 2020
RTA Project Status – Through Nov. 30 Projects in design 38 Under Construction/Implementation 51 Total Number Completed 878 RTA Financial Status – Through Nov. 30 Collections $1.047B Funds Expended $1.322B…
Regional Council OKs long-range transportation plan for region
An update to Pima Association of Governments’ federally required long-range transportation plan was approved by the PAG Regional Council on Sept. 24. The 2045 Regional Mobility and Accessibility Plan (RMAP)…
2020 Census collection completed
The U.S. Census Bureau completed the count of everyone living in the United States on Oct. 15. During the 2020 Census, Pima Association of Governments conducted a multimedia regional awareness…
Pima Association of Governments completes alternative fuels corridor deployment plan
When the Federal Highway Administration asked transportation agencies to assist in planning for the deployment of alternative vehicle charging and fueling stations on national highways, PAG accepted the call to action.
Stay Informed – Dec. 2020
The Regional Transportation Authority’s Citizens Advisory Committee is in the process of developing a new 20-year RTA plan. To keep informed of plan development and participate in the process, please…
Group finds vanpooling a ‘way to go’ the distance
With a commute of about 130 miles roundtrip, several employees at the Tres Rios Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tucson decided that a vanpool would be an effective way to save…
Teleworking may continue as an ongoing option for some
The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of operating practices for businesses in the greater Tucson region. With some businesses being shut down and others having to adjust to stay-at-home orders,…
Despite challenges, employers earn TRP awards
In the face of challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 25 percent of all businesses in Pima Association of Governments’ Travel Reduction Program earned either a gold or…
Final call to increase our participation
Time is running out to complete the 2020 census form. Five minutes of your time can pay dividends for community programs and services over the next decade. Complete your form…
RTA projects keep moving forward
Road construction is considered an essential service and that means transportation projects are moving ahead during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority plan projects are underway including West…