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Bike to work holidays a perfect time to start cycling
A pair of April holidays celebrate biking to work. Both Bike to Work Week and National Bike to Work Day are in April and offer easy ways to promote cycling…
Simple steps for cleaner air and water
Temperatures are getting warmer. The sound of birds chirping is getting louder. Suddenly, more lizards are scurrying around. It must be spring, and spring means Earth Day is around the…
Get creative to boost travel reduction participation
Designating funds for every facet of business can be a challenge. Resources to promote travel reduction, for example, may be limited. Getting people to take the Travel Reduction Program survey…
RTA Executive Director: Robust dialogue helps develop transportation plan to serve entire region
PAG Executive Director Farhad Moghimi If you have been following the development of a proposed new Regional Transportation Authority plan, you will know that the hard work of many people…
Mobility for more than cars: RTA assists jurisdictions in finding creative solutions for non-motorized travel
A key component of the 20-year Regional Transportation Authority plan is to increase mobility in our region. But mobility isn’t just for cars. The RTA plan funds transit enhancements that…
Regional Council, RTA Board elect officers for 2024
The Pima Association of Governments Regional Council and Regional Transportation Authority Board recently elected its 2024 officers among its members of each governing body. Serving as PAG Regional Council Chair…
Open houses give the public a chance to learn and share thoughts on planned transportation spending
Residents of Pima County can soon learn how regional transportation funding for roadways, transit, safety, highway interchanges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and more will be allocated for the next five…
RTA financial and project status report – March 2024
RTA Project Status – Through Feb. 29 Projects in design 80 Under construction/implementation 45 Total number completed 971 RTA Financial Status – Through February Funds expended to date $1.55 B…
Born out of wartime necessity, the carpool still is a practical solution
The world was at war and resources were scarce. Rubber and oil shortages made it tougher to use personal cars, but people still had to get to school and work.…