Quotes from Supporters
“A safe and efficient transportation system is critical to the region’s economic success and quality of life.”
University of Arizona President Peter Likins
“This plan will truly revolutionize our public transit system.”
Steve Farley, Blenman Elm Neighborhood Association board member
“We cannot pave our community with enough asphalt to solve all our transportation needs. We must look at every available option for people in our region to move from one place to another.”
Former Pima County Supervisor Katie Dusenberry
“Opponents should admit they don’t have a viable alternative and own up to the fact the longer we delay, the worse our transportation problems will become.”
Ernesto Portillo Jr., in his Star column
“Our region is at a crossroads. Passage of the RTA plan and tax are critical to our future health safety, quality of life and economic vitality.”
Ron Shoopman, Southern Arizona Leadership Council
“Community-wide cooperation of this magnitude and breadth is really the first of its kind.”
Rick Myers, retired IBM executive
“This plan will improve the health and quality of life for residents of Pima County.”
Terry Nordbrock, Families Against Cancer and Toxins
“For over 25 years, our community has been talking about the need for a comprehensive transportation plan. In 2006, we now have a regional plan that is ready to go.”
Roger Yohem, Southern Arizona Homebuilders Association
“This is an environmentally-friendly plan. The greenways, bikeways and pedestrian improvements, substantial increases in public transit, and wildlife corridor elements all make for a more liveable community.”
Carolyn Campbell, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection
“We need to start somewhere or our roads are only going to get sicker. The Plan has been developed from a regional perspective with input from all segments of our community.”
Ted Hinderaker, Sam Hughes Neighborhood resident
“We’re the only county in Arizona that doesn’t have a sales tax for transportation. It’s time for this region to stand up and take care of our own problems.”
Tom McGovern, MMLA
“We in Pima County have to take responsibility for our future- it’s time to get moving by supporting the plan and paying for it.”
Patty Richardson, Tucson Association of Realtors
“While no transportation plan will meet everyone’s needs and desires, doing nothing will doom us to gridlock and economic stagnation.”
David T. Cohen, Beach Fleischman
“This transportation plan is good for business and job creation. Improved transportation will help expand economic opportunity for all in our region.”
John Dougherty, Tucson Chamber of Commerce
“Pima County is the only county in Arizona without a transportation sales tax. The average per person investment of approximately $20 per year will improve our quality of life and be one the best investments we can make for our community and our children.”
Clague Van Slyke, Peter Howell Neighborhood past president
“Moving people to work and back home again is critical to our community’s economic vitality. The plan includes something for everyone. Community support for the plan is important to our future.”
Michael Duran, Tucson Medical Center
