Guiding Principles and Goals

The RTA Citizens Advisory Committee developed and followed Guiding Principles and Goals as a framework as it developed recommended options for a draft 20-year regional transportation plan for RTA Board consideration. After considering public input, the board approved the final plan on Aug. 25, 2025, for voter consideration on March 10, 2026.

CAC-adopted Guiding Principles and Goals

RTA Next

Review the RTA Next plan.

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5 things to know about the RTA Next plan and tax, if approved:

• Continue to pay the same in taxes. If the RTA Next plan (Prop 418) and funding (Prop 419) are both approved, you will continue to pay the same RTA tax rate as you do now.

• RTA funds nearly 2/3 of regional transportation needs: $125 million annually to stretch limited federal and state resources.

• RTA funded-transit service expansions to continue. Additional enhancements planned.

• 48,000 additional jobs created across region over 20 years. Plus short-term construction jobs.

• $3.7 billion economic benefits over 20+ years. Supported by public and private sector investments on improved transportation corridors.