The future of Oro Valley’s door-to-door Dial-A-Ride service could depend on the outcome of the upcoming RTA Next vote.
Sun Shuttle Dial-A-Ride provides free transportation for seniors and people with disabilities in Oro Valley, completing more than 60,000 door-to-door trips each year. Over the life of the program, more than 1 million rides have been provided.
The service began as Coyote Run before losing state funding in 2010. The Regional Transportation Authority stepped in the following year to help cover costs. Since 2011, the RTA has provided nearly $2 million annually to operate Oro Valley’s Dial-A-Ride system. The town supplements that with an additional $200,000 to $300,000 in local funds each year…