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 Launches New, Temporary UNR-Midtown Direct Transit Service
August 21, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is launching a new, temporary route that will connect Midtown Reno to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and Downtown Reno. The new route, called UNR-Midtown Direct, will start on Sunday, August...Read More → -
Press Release: Sparks Roadways Receive Pavement Treatments This Week
August 19, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing its Preventive Maintenance Program to keep area roadways in good condition. This week, three City of Sparks roadways will be slurry sealed as part of the program. Drivers are asked...Read More → -
Press Release: RTC Reconstruction of State Street in Downtown Reno Starts Monday
August 9, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is beginning a project to reconstruct a two-block section of State Street in Downtown Reno from Virginia Street to Sinclair Street. Construction will begin Monday, August 12 and be completed by late-September....Read More →