RTA Next Resources
RTA Next is a process by the Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County to develop a new regional transportation plan. Below are resources to learn more about the plan development process, the current 20-year RTA plan, policies and procedures, as well as information about the region’s funding climate and funding solutions to address our region’s long-term transportation needs. Learn more about the RTA Next plan and project list.
RTA Next Fact Sheets
- What’s in the RTA Next plan?
- No Tax Increase with RTA Next
- Funding Benefits
- Mobility Choices
- Fixing our Roads
- Transit
- Affordability and Accessibility
- Air Quality
- Convenience and Safety
- Connectivity
- Economic Growth and More Jobs
- Accountability
- Small Business Assistance
- We Heard From You!
RTA Next News
Feb. 13, 2026
Inside Pima County with Rex Scott: RTA Executive Director Michael Ortega
PAG Executive Director Michael Ortega was the guest on Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott’s podcast to talk about RTA Next (Props 418 and 419), the history of the Regional Transportation Authority, and the role of PAG as the region’s metropolitan planning organization.
(Listen on Apple Podcasts)
Jan. 29, 2026
RTA Executive Director Michael Ortega and RTA Board Member Ted Maxwell talk about the contents of the proposed $2.67 billion RTA Next regional transportation plan and funding (Props 418/419) with journalists in the Arizona Public Media’s “The Press Room.”
(Watch on AZPM)
RTA Delivers Podcast
RTA Delivers, a podcast of the Regional Transportation Authority, covers all things RTA and RTA Next, exploring the successes of the current voter-approved plan, the economic impacts of transportation investments, RTA history, what transportation improvements the RTA Next plan has in store, and much more.
New episodes will air at least twice a month.
RTA Next Survey
The RTA conducted a public survey from early November 2024 through January 2025 to seek review of and collect feedback on a draft 20-year regional transportation plan. The RTA Board has approved a $2.67 billion regional transportation plan for voter consideration.
RTA
- RTA 1 Project Delivery Overview
- RTA Shaping the Future Fact Sheet
- Our Mobility Brochure
- RTA Policies Objectives Procedures – Updated
- RTA Administrative Code
RTA-RTA Next Economic Benefits
Transportation Funding
Videos
- RTA Next Presentation – A plan for everyone
- RTA Next meets our region’s growing needs
- RTA Next provides a needed transportation funding boost
- RTA Next offers transportation mode choices
- RTA Next supports economic vitality
- RTA Next Open House Presentation
- Transportation Funding 101
- RTA Strong (also see below)
The RTA has delivered more than 1,000 projects across the region including roadway corridor and intersection improvements, pedestrian crossings, bus pullouts, bridges, sidewalks and bike lanes, as well as expanded transit opportunities.
Built on a foundation of regional collaboration and public trust, the Regional Transportation Authority has proven accountability on project delivery and financial management. When voters approved the RTA’s 20-year regional transportation plan and funding in 2006, it was the first, truly regional plan and one that would benefit every community: the towns of Marana, Sahuarita and Oro Valley, the cities of Tucson and South Tucson, the Tohono O’odham Nation, Pascua Yaqui Tribe and Pima County. State-owned roadways in our region also benefit from the plan. We are all partners in making our transportation network operate and function at the highest and safest level possible.
We invite you to take a trip down memory lane as the former chair of the RTA Board, Ramón Valadez, talks about how we came together as one community to develop the RTA plan and increase the quality of life for all.
The RTA operates its programs without regard to race, color and national origin in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. We invite you to complete our voluntary self-identification survey (English/Spanish).
If you need translation assistance, please call (520) 792-1093 and ask for Zonia Kelley. Si necesita ayuda con traducción, llame por favor al (520) 792-1093 y comuníquese con Zonia Kelley.