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RTA staff reports $143 million shortfall; Tucson projects and four deferred projects shift to 'RTA next' planning
Summary
At a regional transportation authority (RTA) update, city officials reported that the RTA’s cost‑to‑complete estimate shows a $143 million funding shortfall for remaining projects. RTA staff also identified $239 million of deferred projects moved to the 'RTA next' list; city of Tucson has 12 active projects remaining.
Tucson transportation officials on March 4 briefed the mayor and council on Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) board discussions, where RTA staff reported a current funding shortfall of $143,000,000 to complete the RTA plan and said $239,000,000 of projects have been deferred to an "RTA next" plan.
Sam Credio, director of Transportation and Mobility, told the council that RTA staff delivered an update reviewing remaining RTA projects and available resources. "According to RTA staff, there is currently a funding shortfall of $143,000,000 after all available funding resources are accounted…
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