After years of gridlock and uncertainty, regional leaders came together under the guidance of interim PAG Director Michael Ortega to move the next 20-year Regional Transportation Authority plan forward. In this episode, we explore how "RTA Next" aims to reshape the way Southern Arizona moves—balancing roadways, transit, and growth for a stronger regional future. Hear how collaboration, trust, and tough problem-solving got this plan to the ballot for March 2026 and what’s at stake for our economy, our commuters, and our competitiveness. 

Aired 10/26/25