Tucson Plans $140M Stone Avenue Bus Rapid Transit
The city is seeking community input on a proposed transit corridor linking Tucson Mall with downtown.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The City of Tucson is planning a $140 million Stone Avenue Bus Rapid Transit project running from Tucson Mall to the downtown Ronstadt Transit Center. The project is in its early planning stages and is funded through RTA Next, which voters approved earlier this year.
Why it matters
The project aims to make public transit in Tucson safer, faster, and more cost-efficient along one of the city's key corridors. Residents and business owners are being asked to shape streetscape design and a long-term corridor vision.
The estimated cost of the Stone Avenue Bus Rapid Transit project is $140 million, funded through RTA Next. The final budget and construction schedule have not been set, as the project remains in early planning.
The players
City of Tucson
The municipal government of Tucson, Arizona, leading the planning of the Stone Avenue corridor project and gathering public input.
RTA Next
The regional transportation funding program approved by voters, which is providing the financing for the Stone Avenue project.
The details
The proposed route would run along Stone Avenue, using larger accordion-style buses, dedicated bus lanes, new bike lanes, and streetscape changes. The city hosted a community feedback session on Monday, Nov. 9, and will host an online open house on Wednesday, Dec. 9, to gather more input.
Timeline
Voters approved RTA Next funding earlier this year (2026).
The city held a community feedback session on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
An online open house to gather more feedback is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026.
Openings & Closings
The Stone Avenue project is one of the first corridor projects to draw on RTA Next funding approved by voters earlier this year. Its planning stage places it at the front end of the regional transit investment cycle.
Residents along the Stone Avenue corridor may see changes to bus service, bike lanes, and streets if the project moves forward. Those who want to weigh in on design can attend the upcoming online open house.
The takeaway
Residents who want a voice in the Stone Avenue design can join the city's December online open house while the project is still in early planning.
What happens next
The city will host an online open house on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026, to gather additional community feedback on the Stone Avenue project.
Further reading
For more on local business and development activity, see Openings & Closings in Tucson.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KVOA.
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