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: RTC to Launch Virginia Street RAPID Extension to the University of Nevada, Reno
March 4, 2021
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will launch the final piece of the Virginia Street Project Bus RAPID Transit Extension Project with the extension of the RAPID Virginia Line service to the University of Nevada, Reno, on March...Read More → -
Press Release: RTC Asks for Virtual Community Input on Arlington Bridges Replacement Concepts
March 1, 2021
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing the process to replace the Arlington Avenue Bridges over the Truckee River and is looking for input from the community. The RTC is inviting the community to participate virtually by...Read More → -
Hot Topic: Press Release: 2050 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN PUBLIC COMMENT/PARTICIPATION NOTICE
February 25, 2021
PUBLIC COMMENT/PARTICIPATION NOTICE February 25, 2021 to March 18, 2021 The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Reno/Sparks urbanized area, pursuant to Federal Law (23 USC 134), hereby provides the residents of...Read More →