The RTC has been designated by the state legislature as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in Washoe County. This vital and important role provides access to federal funding for transportation improvements in our community. RTC works with local jurisdictions and regional planning agencies to anticipate and plan for the future of our Truckee Meadows home.
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Metropolitan Planning News
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Press Release: Community Invited to South Meadows Multimodal Transportation Study Meeting
March 20, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County invites the community to give input on the South Meadows Multimodal Transportation Study at a community meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Damonte Ranch High School, located at 10500 Rio Wrangler...Read More → -
Press Release: Virginia Street Reopens to Two-Way Traffic, More Construction Coming
March 14, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is more than 95% done with the first phase of the Virginia Street Project and has reopened the entire corridor to two-way traffic. Drivers can still expect to see possible lane closures...Read More → -
Press Release: RTC Provides Free Transportation on St. Patrick’s Day
March 12, 2019
The RTC is marking 16 years of providing a safe transportation choice to help people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly with the FREE Safe RIDE program. Scheduled RTC transit services will be free on Sunday, March 17 from 4 p.m....Read More →