RTA Next 2026-2046 Regional Transportation Plan

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RTA Next is a proposed 20-year, $2.67 billion regional plan for the greater Tucson area to continue and expand road, transit, safety, bike/pedestrian, and environmental improvements. It would extend the existing half-cent sales tax (no increase) and require voter approval in March 2026 to fund projects through 2046.

Voting Information - All Mailed Ballot Election

  • Ballots Mailed: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
  • Last Day to Vote: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  • Voting Deadline: Ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m., on Tuesday, March 10, 2026

How to Return your Ballot

Starting Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, all registered voters in the City of Tucson limits will begin receiving a ballot in the mail asking them if they want to continue funding a half-cent sales tax for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), and to approve another 20-year transportation and transit plan. The ballot questions will be Proposition 418 and 419. All ballots must be returned to Pima County Elections no later than 7 p.m., on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The new plan, RTA-Next, would build on the success of the first $2.1 billion, 20-year RTA plan passed by voters in 2006. That plan expires June 30, 2026, after funding more than 1,000 transportation and transit improvements. RTA representatives from the City of Tucson, Pima County, South Tucson, the towns of Oro Valley, Marana, and Sahuarita, the state of Arizona, and the indigenous nations of the Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui have spent the past several years working through a new plan that will continue to improve transportation infrastructure for the entire region.

The proposed $2.67 billion RTA Next would upgrade or construct nearly 31 road segments across the region, fund public transit improvements, improve transportation safety, and add wildlife habitat connectivity across major roadways. The plan also would complete the few projects from the first RTA Plan that couldn’t be completed due to funding shortfalls created by the Great Recession and the COVID Pandemic.

Voting Resources

Pima Votes

Pima County Recorder's Office

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If you have questions about your voter registration, ballot, or how to participate in the election, please contact the Pima County Recorder’s Office or Elections Department using the resources above.

RTA Next Resources

RTA Next Website

RTA Next Plan

Upcoming RTA Q&A Sessions

Upcoming and Past Meeting Information

The Regional Transportation Authority has information on its website about the proposed RTA Next Plan, including detailed project descriptions, maps, FAQs, public meetings, and more. 

Visit the RTA Next website for all there is to know about the plan and voting in the all mail election on March 10, 2026.

Proposed RTA Next Projects in the City of Tucson

Full Project List

First Avenue: Grant Road to River Road
Reconstruct to a 4-lane divided roadway with bicycle, pedestrian, and associated intersection and drainage improvements

22nd Street: I-10 to Kino Parkway
Reconstruct to a 4-lane divided roadway with bicycle, pedestrian, associated drainage improvements and grade separation at the railroad tracks Previously Approved Scope: Widen to 6 lanes, 6-lane bridge over railroad tracks, bike lanes and sidewalks.

Houghton Road: Broadway Boulevard to Tanque Verde Road
Widen to a 2- to 4-lane roadway with bicycle, pedestrian, and associated intersection and drainage improvements Previously Approved Scope: Widen to 4- and 6-lane desert parkway, new bridges (washes and rail), bike lanes and sidewalks.

Grant Road: Fremont Avenue to Sparkman Boulevard
Completion of widening to 6-lane arterial, streetscaping, bike lanes and sidewalks.

Drexel Road: Midvale Park Road to Calle Santa Cruz
Construct a new bridge over the Santa Cruz River including bicycle, pedestrian, intersection and associated drainage improvements.

Drexel Road/I-19: Calle Santa Cruz to South 12th Avenue
New bicycle and pedestrian connections across I-19.

Drexel Road: South 12th Avenue to Country Club Road
Modernize existing corridor including bicycle, pedestrian, and associated intersection and drainage improvements.

Prince Road: Romero Road to Country Club Road
Modernize existing roadway including bicycle, pedestrian, and associated intersection and drainage improvements.

Harrison Road: Golf Links Road to Irvington Road
Widen to 4-lane roadway including turn lanes, bridge over the Pantano Wash, bicycle, pedestrian, and associated intersection and drainage improvements.

Irvington Road: 15th Avenue to Tucson Boulevard
Modernize existing roadway to include pavement reconstruction and safety, associated drainage and intersection improvements.

29th Street: Alvernon Way to Craycroft Road
Modernize existing roadway to improve traffic, bicycle, pedestrian, and associated intersection and drainage facilities.

Mission Road: Starr Pass to south of 36th Street
Modernize roadway to include pavement, bicycle, pedestrian, intersection and drainage improvements. Evaluate removal of travel lanes.

Campbell Avenue: Benson Highway to Valencia Road
Modernize existing roadway including bicycle, pedestrian, and associated intersection and drainage improvements.

La Cholla Boulevard: Ajo Highway to Starr Pass Boulevard
Modernize existing roadway including bicycle, pedestrian, and associated intersection and drainage improvements.

Camino Seco: Wrightstown Road to Speedway Boulevard
Modernize existing roadway including bicycle, pedestrian, and associated intersection and drainage improvements.

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