Sun Tran Hiring Open Houses, Tuesdays & Fridays 9-11 a.m. or Thursdays 1-3 p.m. Sun Van Hiring Open Houses Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

May Route & Schedule Changes

The current February 15, 2026 Ride Guide will remain in effect until August 2026. Beginning Sunday, May 17, Sun Tran will implement schedule changes on Routes 9, 12, and 37. Route 9 will also experience a temporary detour due to construction expected to last approximately three months.

bus poster about May schedule changes
Route 9 SCHEDULE
rOUTE 12 sCHEDULE
rOUTE 37 SCHEDULE

Route 9 Detour

Starting May 17, Route 9 will be detoured. Buses will travel north on Fairview Avenue to West Miracle Mile, continue to Interstate 10, and reconnect at Grant Road. During this time, the Grant Road/Fairview Avenue (NW) stop will not be serviced. Riders are encouraged to use the nearby stop at Grant Road/15th Avenue (NW) as an alternative.

Route 9 DetourDownload

Sun Link Summer Hours

Sun Link’s summer schedule will start Monday, May 18 with adjusted service times for weekdays and weekends.

  • Streetcar service will run Monday through Friday every 15-20 minutes, starting at 7 a.m.
  • Thursday through Saturday service will run until midnight
  • Sunday service will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Memorial Day Schedules – Monday, May 25

  • Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Van and Sun on Demand will operate on a Sunday schedule.
  • Sun Express and Sun Shuttle will not provide service.
  • Sun Shuttle ADA Dial-a-Ride will be available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
More holiday service hours

View your schedule & Plan your trip

There are many ways to view updated schedules and route maps. Click the button below to see the digital February Ride Guide or you can also pick up a Ride Guide at any transit center, or on board a bus.

February 15, 2026 Ride Guide

Plan your trip one of three way:

  1. Download the FREE official Sun Tran app called Transit. Plan your trip, check bus arrival in real-time and get step-by-step directions. Visit Suntran.com/sun-tran-app for more information or email SunTranAppInfo@tucsonaz.gov
  2. Use our online trip planner tool. Go to our home page and to the left where it says ‘Plan A Trip,’ insert your start address and where you want to go.
  3. Call Customer Service (520) 792-9222 (TDD 520-628-1565). Customer Service Representatives are also available at Ronstadt and Laos Transit Centers from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Remember to plan ahead and enjoy the ride!

Cleaner Stops, Greener Tucson

bus stop maintenance team

Every early morning a small team is already out on the Tucson streets, doing work that often goes unnoticed but would be impossible to ignore if it stopped.

Sun Tran’s Bus Stop Maintenance team is on the road, spreading out across more than 2,000 bus stops. With just 14 team members, they clean over 500 stops a day – picking up trash, removing graffiti, and restoring order to spaces that serve our daily riders.

Bus stops are more than transit hubs they are a reflection of the community. For this team, stops are also where they see firsthand the environmental challenges. From everyday litter to illegally dumped furniture, the range of waste is staggering, couches, televisions, dishes, blankets are all a part of what they pick up. No matter how the waste gets there, the team removes it day after day, seven days a week, all year long.

power washing bus stop

The impact of that work is clear in the numbers. In 2022, the team collected over 75,000 pounds of landfill waste. That number grew to about 107,000 pounds in 2023, before more than doubling in 2024 to a little over 240,000 pounds. By 2025, with expanded staffing and more consistent coverage—including the addition of a night crew – the team has noticed a decrease in trash, a sign that getting ahead of the problem can make a real difference.

Trash is one problem but the job also comes with other challenges. Shelters are sometimes destroyed – roofs torn apart, panels shattered, trash cans broken.

“It’s hard to understand why people would destroy something meant to help them,” said Bus Stop Maintenance Manager Marc. “These shelters are there to protect you from the sun, from the weather. Why tear that down?”

With only 14 members responsible for more than 2,000 stops, the work can be overwhelming at times. That’s why this Earth Day, the message from the Bus Stop Maintenance team is simple: keeping Tucson clean is a shared responsibility. Whether it’s properly disposing of trash, avoiding illegal dumping, small actions can add up to a big difference.

“It’s your neighborhood too,” Marc adds. “We take pride in what we do; we just want others to help take pride in it too.”

In the end, Earth Day is not just about awareness, it’s about action. For this team, that action happens every day, one bus stop at a time.

As we celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, we invite the community to join us at the Ronstadt Transit Center from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. where we will highlight how public transit supports a cleaner, greener future. Whether you’re a daily rider or just curious about sustainable transportation, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate Earth Day with us.

Earth Day event poster

If you see a bus stop that needs attention, here how you can let us know:

Call Customer Service (520) 792-9222 (TDD 520-628-1565)

Email SunTranInfo@tucsonaz.gov

Community Input Meetings Starting April 13!

Sun Tran is proposing route and service changes enhancements to Routes 4, 8, 9, 102X, 104X, and 108X, new Route 124X, Sun On Demand, and new Sun Tran bus stop sign design. These recommendations are part of the 2024 Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) study. The recommendations will need to be approved by Mayor and Council in order to take effect in August of 2026.

Public input meeting poster with meeting days and times

We encourage riders and community members to attend a one-hour session and provide feedback on the future of Sun Tran’s transit system. Here’s how you can participate:

  • Monday, April 13 | Noon | University of Arizona Student Union- San Pedro Room
  • Tuesday, April 14 | 6 p.m. | Virtual: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2750500170230?p=Uq8jY9tYwbAoJaMRxf
  • Wednesday, April 15 | 5 p.m. | El Rio Neighborhood Center: 1390 W. Speedway Blvd.
  • Thursday, April 16 | 2 p.m. | Woods Memorial Library: 3455 N. First Ave.
  • Friday, April 17 | Noon | Udall Center: 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
  • Monday, April 20 | 5 p.m. | Nanini Library: 7300 N. Shannon Rd.
  • Tuesday, April 21 | Noon | Clements Center:8155 E. Poinciana Dr.
  • Thursday, April 23 | 5 p.m. | Quincie Douglas Center: 1575 E. 36th St.
  • Friday, April 24 | Noon |Joel D. Valdez Main Library:101 N. Stone Ave.
  • Monday, April 27 | Noon | Virtual: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23146618465047?p=1PdF0a6DXB2l7uTsYg

Accommodations are available upon request with at least one week’s notice. To request accommodations, including American Sign Language (ASL), call (520) 792-9222 (TDD 520-628-1565) or email SunTranInfo@tucsonaz.gov.

For more information or trip planning assistance, call Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD 520-628-1565), email SunTranInfo@tucsonaz.gov or download the Transit App – the official Sun Tran app – to plan your trip and track bus arrivals in real-time. The app is available for free on the App Store and Google Play.

Community Input Session

View Tuesday’s, April 14 online input session and/or download the meeting slides and brochure below.

Online Community Input Session – April 14, 2026
Community Input Sessions Slides
Community Input session brochure

Learn more about past COA Study changes.

PAST COA STUDY CHANGES

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Celebrating Women In Transit

Picture of operator in front of bus in 1997

What started as a simple job search in 1990 became a lifelong career in public transit for Sabrina.

When she first walked into Sun Tran, she intended to apply for an administrative assistant position. When told the job had been filled, staff suggested something she had never considered: becoming a bus operator. Surprised to learn that women could drive buses, she decided to take the chance.

She was soon in training and it was also the first year drivers were required to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Although English was not her strongest language, she completed and passed the test in English. She was on her way as a part-time operator.

Those early years demanded resilience. Shortly after starting, she became the primary provider for her family. Earning $7 an hour, she worked as many extra shifts as possible to support her household. In 1991, her dedication paid off when she earned a full-time position.

Sun Tran dispatcher working at desk

After nearly a decade behind the wheel, she began pursuing leadership roles, eventually becoming a supervisor in radio and dispatch. Even with the promotion, she continued working weekends at a second job to support her family.

Her responsibilities continued to grow; she served as interim superintendent and later as Operations Coordinator, supporting logistics and fleet management. In 2009, she was promoted to Operations Manager, overseeing operations during the development of a new facility. A year later, she joined Sun Van as their Scheduling and Operations Manager.

In 2014, she was promoted to Assistant General Manager of Sun Van, where she helped lead the paratransit system through operational improvements and increased service demand.

Assistant General Manager by bus front door

In 2017, a management contract change threatened her position, but she chose to stay in Tucson and keep serving the community. By 2018, she stepped in to temporarily oversee both Sun Van and Sun Tran, guiding the agencies through a leadership transition before returning to Sun Tran as Assistant General Manager.

Today, women continue to play a growing role across the city’s transportation system. Across Sun Tran, Sun Van, and Sun Link, 293 of the system’s 895 employees are women — representing 32% of the workforce.

At Sun Tran, women make up 29% of employees, including seven serving as department directors. At Sun Van, women represent 42% of employees, while Sun Link employs nine women among its 47 employees (19%).

For Sabrina, these numbers represent progress and opportunity. She believes transit offers many pathways for growth and wants more women to see the industry as a place to build meaningful careers.

Her advice for young women interested in transit is simple:

“Never give up. Keep going. There is always room for us in transit.”

From operator to executive leadership, Sabrina shows us that with determination, hard work, and a willingness to keep learning, a single opportunity can lead to an extraordinary career.

Fourth Ave. Street Fair Detour

Get ready Tucson! The 57th Annual Fourth Avenue Street Fair is back from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. This weekend is filled with local vendors, delicious food, live entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere.

Fourth avenue street fair information poster with map

Getting Around the Street Fair

The Sun Link streetcar will be on a temporary route adjustment starting Thursday, March 19 at approximately 1 p.m. through end of service Sunday, March 22. Regular service will return Monday, March 24.

There are two ways riders can get around the street fair. Riders can transfer to a Sun Tran bus to connect them back to the streetcar, or travel through the Fourth Avenue. Wayfinding signs will be posted by a temporary bus stop which is located just a few hundred feet from streetcar platforms. Look for the head sign that reads “Streetcar Connector.” Remember to use the crosswalk when crossing the street.

Where to board Sun Tran bus:

  • If you’re heading EAST to Main Gate/University of Arizona board at Fourth Avenue/Stevens Avenue.
  • If you’re heading WEST to Downtown/Mercado board at University Boulevard/Third Street

Park & Ride Sun Link

Park your vehicle in any of the metered parking spots, lots or garages along the streetcar route, and then board your nearest streetcar stop to reach the street fair fun. Remember fares are currently FREE so hop on and off as many times as you want!

For trip planning help you can:

  • Download the Transit App!
  • Call Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD 520-628-1565)
  • Email SunTranInfo@tucsonaz.gov

Say Thanks to Your Transit Employee🚌

transit employee appreciation day banner with images of employees

Riders can share appreciation messages for the dedicated Sun Tran, Sun Link and Sun Van employees who keep Tucson moving every day. Messages will be shared with the team on Transit Employee Appreciation Day — Wednesday, March 18!

Our operators, mechanics, dispatchers, customer service team and support staff work early mornings, late nights, and holidays. A simple thank you goes a long way.

How to Participate

In the App

Riders can send a message from the app starting February 23 through March 2.

  1. Open the Transit App
  2. In the home page you will see a banner at the top. Click the banner.
  3. Write your message and submit
graphic displaying how to submit thank you message in the app. First section: Click on the banner at the top of the app homepage. With phone icon pointing to the app banner. Section 2: Once you click the banner it'll direct you to a page where you can type you message. Phone icon displaying where to type message. Section 3: Submit your message and you're all set! Phone icon with a successful message sent.

By Phone

Call Customer Service at (520) 792- 9222 (TDD 520-628-1565).

By Email

Send your messages to SunTranInfo@tucsonaz.gov

If possible when calling or emailing provide Customer Service with your bus number, route number and/or bus operators name.

Sun Van Launches Weekly Hiring Events: Join Tucson’s Paratransit Team

Beginning Wednesday, February 4, Sun Van will host open house hiring events every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sun Van facility, 3401 E. Ajo Way. No appointment is necessary. Simply arrive during open house hours ready to take the next step in your career.

sun van recruitment events

These Open House events are designed to connect compassionate, dedicated individuals with a rewarding career serving the community. No Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required and paid training is provided for qualified applicants!

Attendees will have the opportunity to interview on the spot, speak one-on-one with the Sun Van team, tour the facility and vehicles, and hear what employees have to say about working here.

Sun Van is seeking reliable, caring individuals who are passionate about providing essential transportation services to the paratransit community. Minimum requirements include:

  • Complete an application on-site
  • 21 years of age or older
  • A 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • A current, valid Arizona driver’s license

Sun Van offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Tucson community. Team members help seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain independence and access essential services. Benefits include health and dental coverage, along with paid training to help new hires succeed.

For more information about career opportunities at Sun Van, visit Suntran.com/opportunities or call (520) 798-1000.

Apply now!

You can find an online application by clicking the button below.

Sun Van Application

If you want to explore other job opportunities, click the button below.

Jobs

RTA Next 2026

The current RTA plan will expire at the end of June 2026. The Regional Transportation Authority, a state-established taxing district within Pima County, finalized a new 20-year regional transportation plan (RTA Next) to improve the transportation network in the greater Tucson region and enhance our quality of life. The RTA Next plan will be on the ballot March 10, 2026, when voters in Pima County will have the say on the $2.67 billion regional transportation plan for the next 20 years. Since 2004 the RTA collects a half-cent sales tax to fund its current 20-year plan approved by voters in 2006. Voters need to approve the half-cent sales tax to continue funding for another 20 years since the current sales tax will expire in March 31, 2026.

RTA Next flyer with a bus and car on front cover outside on a bright sunny day. Text leads to upcoming meetings and website with the plan.

What’s in the RTA Next Plan that impacts transportation?

The new $2.67 billion plan will include:

  • $1.2 billion (+$741M non-RTA funding) for roadway (multimodal) corridors
  • 31 corridor improvement projects, roadway lane enhancements, bus pullouts, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities.
  • $257 million (+237M non-RTA funding) for roadway project modification/completions
  • $254.6 million for safety, ADA and active transportation

Modernization of traffic signals, technology upgrades, bikeways, sidewalks and greenways.

  • $177.6 million for pavement upgrades
  • $50 million for environmental

Wildlife linkages to reduce vehicle-animal collisions in highly traveled wildlife areas.

  • $726 million (+228M non-RTA funding) for transit expansion
  • Expanded services to weekend and evening bus service, increased bus frequency, paratransit/dial-a-ride, neighborhood shuttles to main bus systems, express service to employment centers. High capacity transit development, streetcar operations, safety and security of the regional transit system.
  • Enhances the overall safety and security of the transportation system with infrastructure for passengers and drivers.
  • It will bring $3.7 billion in economic benefits and create 88,000 new jobs between 2025 and 2045.

Maintain over $30 million in annual RTA contribution to support expanded evening and weekend transit services for Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Express, Sun Van and Sun Shuttle.

  • Reduce congestion and improve air quality through the use of alternative transportation modes and overall efficiencies.

Public Input Meetings

The RTA invites you to an upcoming Q&A session to learn more about the proposed $2.67 billion regional transportation plan and tax that will be on the ballot March 10, 2026. Meetings listed below:

rta next

Voting Information

For voting information visit the City of Tucson website.

COT VOTING INFORMATION

February 2026 Service Changes

Mark your calendars, transit riders! Starting Sunday, February 15, Sun Tran and Sun Shuttle are updating their schedules and routes to keep the community moving smoothly. Riders are encouraged to view their route changes and plan ahead.

February Ride Guide
February sun tran schedule changes blue bus poster

Sun Tran Changes

The following Sun Tran routes will have schedule changes: 6, 10, 11, 25, and 29.

Additionally, Sun Tran Route 2 and 15 will have route changes. The good news is these changes will not impact any rider bus stops!

Sun Tran Route 22 will be permanently discontinued on February 15. Riders who rely on transit to and from the Speedway Boulevard and Silverbell Road area have other transit options such as:

  • Route 5 – Pima Street/West Speedway Boulevard
  • Route 9 – Grant Road
  • Route 21 – West Congress Street/Silverbell Road
  • Sun on Demand (Zone 1) – The flexible, on-demand ride option! Click the button below to learn more about Sun on Demand
Sun on Demand

Sun Shuttle Changes

Sun Shuttle routes will have schedule changes: 401, 412, 413, 421X 430, 440, 450 and 486

Additionally, Sun Shuttle Route 401 and 486 will also have route changes. A number of stops will be removed and/or added to routes 401, 413 and 486.

View your schedule & Plan your trip

There are many ways to view updated schedules and route maps. Click the button below to see the digital February Ride Guide or you can also pick up a Ride Guide at any transit center, or on board a bus.

February Ride guide

Plan your trip one of three way:

  1. Download the FREE official Sun Tran app called Transit. Plan your trip, check bus arrival in real-time and get step-by-step directions. Visit Suntran.com/sun-tran-app for more information or email SunTranAppInfo@tucsonaz.gov
  2. Use our online trip planner tool. Go to our home page and to the left where it says ‘Plan A Trip,’ insert your start address and where you want to go.
  3. Call Customer Service (520) 792-9222 (TDD 520-628-1565). Customer Service Representatives are also available at Ronstadt and Laos Transit Centers from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Remember to plan ahead and enjoy the ride!

MTM Transit Launches Sun Shuttle Operation in Pima County

MTM Transit announces its official launch of comprehensive transportation services for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Pima County in the Tucson, Arizona metro area.

New Sun Shuttle Dial-a-ride vehicle outside on a sunny day

This new operation, which includes the RTA’s Sun Shuttle fixed-route system, Sun Shuttle dial-a-ride paratransit services, and public dial-a-ride services, adds to MTM Transit’s demonstrated commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative mobility solutions to communities in Arizona and across the nation.

“We are honored to partner with the RTA to bring innovative and reliable transit solutions to Pima County,” said Brian Balogh, Chief Operations Officer of MTM Transit. “Our team is committed to enhancing the passenger experience and fostering a long-term relationship with RTA, built on continuous improvement, sustainability and community engagement.”

Under a three-year contract with two one-year options, MTM Transit operates a robust fleet of 48 hybrid Toyota Sienna minivans, six Ram ProMasters, and 26 client-owned Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible cutaway buses. As a turnkey operation, MTM Transit provides full-service facilities in Tucson and Ajo, professional drivers, dispatch and call center support, comprehensive vehicle maintenance and cleaning, and advanced scheduling and routing through RideCo for paratransit services and TripShot for fixed routes. The operation is supported by a dedicated team of more than 120 professionals, including operations leaders, customer service staff, maintenance and safety personnel, and vehicle operators.

“Providing safe, reliable, and accessible transit options in the region are the top priorities for all our Sun Shuttle programs,” said Preston McLaughlin, Transportation Mobility Manager for Pima Association of Governments, the region’s metropolitan planning organization which manages the RTA. “We believe MTM Transit’s unique approach to operating transportation programs will greatly enhance Sun Shuttle’s service quality, and we look forward to this new partnership.”

For more than 15 years, MTM Transit has been a trusted transit partner for agencies nationwide; specifically in Arizona, MTM Transit has served local communities since 2018 and looks forward to becoming an integral part of the RTA team. The Sun Shuttle services are vital to transit-dependent populations in the greater Tucson region, and MTM Transit is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Pima County residents and visitors by providing exceptional service, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and prioritizing sustainability.

Sun Shuttle Dial-a-Ride vehicle with ramp deployed. Outside on a sunny day with clear skies.

About MTM Transit

In 2009, MTM Health founded MTM Transit, an affiliate dedicated to delivering paratransit and fixed-route transit services. Together, the organizations provide more than 35 million trips annually, helping 20.5 million individuals nationwide access their communities. MTM Health and MTM Transit are privately held, woman-owned enterprises that are committed to creating equitable, accessible transportation and healthcare solutions aimed at removing community barriers.