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Update to transportation funding program key to accessing state, federal funding
A core function of the work we do at Pima Association of Governments (PAG) is short-range and long-range planning as the federally designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the region.…
The RTA annual progress report almost ready for release
The Regional Transportation Authority’s annual report for FY 2022-2023 is nearly complete. The report gives residents of Pima County the opportunity to see up close the work done over the…
RTA financial and project status report – December 2023
RTA Project Status – Through Dec. 1 Projects in design 83 Under construction/implementation 60 Total number completed 963 RTA Financial Status – Through Dec. 1 Funds expended to date $1.55…
Fall is the perfect time for active transportation
Let’s be honest. We all know active transportation is a good way to reduce the number of cars on the road, get healthier and save money, but the thought of…
Reduce idling to help keep air clean
The start of the school year coincides with the last few months of ozone season, when ground-level ozone, a common air pollutant, reaches its highest concentration. As parents drive and…
Use good communication and other ways to overcome the challenges of carpooling
If carpooling and vanpooling offer benefits to us and our community, why don’t more people do it? For starters, the benefits of sharing the ride include: Despite the benefits, sharing…
Vanpool may be the perfect commuting solution
You’ve decided a carpool is right for you. In fact, you’ve found several suitable rideshare partners: same work location, similar schedules, and you live along the same general route. It…
Word on the street: PAG traffic data collection keeps planners, engineers, private sector in the know
Tucson metro area streets have a lot of traffic. Not exactly news to anyone, but just how much traffic is on our regional streets and how do we know? That’s…
Next steps on development of a new regional transportation plan
Before June 2026, the Regional Transportation Authority plans to present Pima County voters with a new 20-year regional transportation plan for consideration. The RTA Board has set a budget of…
