RTA stops move by Pima County to keep project money
A proposal by Pima County to further develop a section of the urban loop with money intended for a memorial trailhead is not going to happen. After much controversy and…
RTA puts brakes on new 2014 bike projects
The Regional Transportation Authority will hold off on funding new bike and pedestrian projects for 2014. The RTA has awarded 45 percent of the $80 million bike and pedestrian funds…
Community support for bike boulevards saves funding options
Community support for bicycle boulevards prevented an amendment from being attached to a long-range transportation plan at a meeting on Thursday. The amendment would have limited funding for the boulevards.…
RTA group updates criteria for bike project rankings
Starting this fall, bicycle improvement projects seeking funding through the Regional Transportation Authority will be evaluated using updated criteria. The new ranking system gives more consideration to projects that connect…