RTA Delivers

RTA Projects Update

There are a lot of RTA projects underway or about to get started. Pima Association of Governments Director of Transportation Services Rick Ellis joins the podcast to give an update on a few projects nearing completion, a few just beginning and a few on the horizon. Get updates on Downtown Links, Sunset Road, Grant 3 & 4, the 22nd Street Bridge and more.

How busy is that road? PAG has the answers.

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When is a roadway project done?

When is a roadway project actually done? Pima Association ofGovernments Transportation Planning Director Rick Ellis explains some of the complexities that go into planning and delivering major roadway projects.

What’s the first line of business for RTA Next?

With voter approval of Props 418 and 419, we sit down with RTA Executive Director Michael Ortega to discuss some of the next steps for the RTA Next plan.  Ortega explains how accountability and project delivery will be the RTA's top priorities and how the Pavement Preservation element of the new voter-approved plan will deliver needed roadway repairs to for the region.

Dispelling myths and misconceptions about Props 418 and 419

RTA Executive Director Michael J. Ortega joins the podcast to help clear the air about the RTA Next plan, Props 418 and 419 , which voters will decide at the March 10 election.