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: Virginia Street/Wells Avenue Intersection to Close for Improvements
July 10, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing the transformation of Virginia Street. Starting on Friday, July 12, the RTC will close the Virginia Street/Wells Avenue intersection for about three weeks for construction work as part of the...Read More → -
Press Release: California Ave./Keystone Ave. Intersection to Close July 11 for Improvements
July 9, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County and Sierra Nevada Construction (SNC) are continuing construction to improve the California Avenue/Keystone Avenue intersection. The intersection will close to traffic, bicyclists and pedestrians starting Thursday, July 11 until mid-August. At the...Read More → -
Press Release: RTC to Begin Construction on El Rancho Drive and 15th Street in Sparks
July 8, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will start construction on roadway projects in Sparks on Wednesday, July 10. The project, called Sparks Consolidated 19-01, will reconstruct and rehabilitate sections of roadways in Sparks, improving pavement conditions and adding...Read More →