Economic Growth and More Jobs
Regional Transportation Authority investments in the region’s transportation network support economic stability and job growth. The RTA Next plan would invest $2.67 billion over 20 years in new and improved roadways, transit services, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, and more.
Employment: Over 20 years, the RTA Next plan investment would support an estimated 48,000 additional jobs.
Economic growth: Enhanced connectivity through new and improved roadways, bike lanes, sidewalks, and transit services spur economic growth and attract private-sector investments in housing, retail, and other commercial enterprises. Improved transportation infrastructure also moves people, goods and services more efficiently to support economic expansion.
Long-term economic benefit: The total long-term economic benefit of the 2006 voter-approved plan is at least $3.7 billion. This is achieved over 35 years capturing economic activity in the years that follow final project completions.