The RTA is led by an independent nine-member board. Board members include elected leaders from local, county, state, and tribal governments, plus a member from the Arizona State Transportation Board. Together, they guide transportation projects and transit services under the voter-approved RTA plans.
The board meets at least five times a year. Board members help manage RTA money and approve project schedules and budgets.
Each board member gets one vote. This makes sure decisions are fair for the whole region.
2026 RTA Board
RTA Chair: Sahuarita Mayor Tom Murphy
RTA Vice Chair: Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon Jose
RTA 2nd Vice Chair: Pascua Yaqui Tribe Chairman Julian Hernandez
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero
South Tucson Mayor Roxanna Valenzuela
Marana Mayor Jon Post
Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield
Pima County Supervisor Dr. Matt Heinz
Arizona State Transportation Board Member Ted Maxwell