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July 13, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) plans to temporarily close the 4th Street/Sutro Street intersection for paving starting on Monday, July 16 and reopening by approximately Saturday, July 28. During the same time period, 4th Street will also be closed to through traffic from Quincy Street...Read More →
July 12, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will hold a re-dedication ceremony on Friday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. for its maintenance facility, located on Villanova Drive in Reno. It will be re-dedicated to honor former RTC Executive Director Jerry L. Hall. The Jerry L. Hall Regional...Read More →
July 3, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will open the long-awaited SouthEast Connector to traffic on the evening of Friday, July 6, 2018 by 9 p.m. The RTC will celebrate the grand opening of this signature project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the same...Read More →
July 2, 2018
RTC transit services will be on a Sunday schedule on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. RTC administrative offices will also be closed in observance of Independence Day. The RTC SIERRA SPIRIT will continue operating on its regular schedule, as it does on all holidays. RTC INTERCITY...Read More →
The RTC Board approved $688,863 in grant funding for five local agencies to improve mobility for local seniors and individuals with disabilities. The RTC administers the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Section 5310 Funding Program for the Reno-Sparks area. Funding was available for projects that support...Read More →
June 27, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is holding a pre-grand opening community road preview at the SouthEast Connector with a fun run, bike, and walk event on Saturday, June 30 from 8 a.m. – noon. The event is free and open to the public. People are...Read More →
June 20, 2018
On Friday, June 15, 2018, the RTC received notification the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on their review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit Extension Project....Read More →
June 19, 2018
On Friday, June 15, 2018, the RTC received notification the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on their review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit Extension Project....Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is excited to provide FREE transportation to the community on all RTC transit services as part of the annual Dump the Pump event on June 21. This is the 13th annual Dump the Pump national movement to promote transit. This...Read More →
June 15, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will host local students as part of the Community Based Career Exploration Camp on Monday, June 18, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. RTC staff will teach the students how to take the bus to help them lead independent...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) plans to temporarily close eastbound 4th Street in Reno from Galletti Way to Montello Street for paving, utility adjustments and striping from Monday, June 18 through approximately July 25. Westbound traffic can continue to use 4th Street. During the closure,...Read More →
June 13, 2018
Starting on June 18, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) plans to put Route 11 along 4th Street/Prater Way back on its regular route from RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA to 6th Street in Reno. Route 11 will still be on its detour route on 4th Street from...Read More →
June 12, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) plans to close southbound Sparks Boulevard from I-80 to Greg Street from 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 16 to 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 17 for roadway striping as part of the final construction activities for the SouthEast Connector project....Read More →
June 7, 2018
The RTC Board will hold a Public Hearing on June 15, 2018 at 9:05 a.m. PDT for the purpose of receiving public testimony and comment on the proposed RTC ACCESS service modifications to be implemented on September 8, 2018. Following the Public Hearing, the Board...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is proud to provide FREE transportation to the community on all transit services on June 12 for Primary Election Day. In partnership with the Washoe County Registrar of Voters, the RTC is offering free transit service to everyone to be...Read More →
May 31, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Board recently approved making bus passes more affordable for everyone and extending reduced-fare eligibility to benefit Veterans and seniors. The RTC is also simplifying transit-fare options to make buying a bus pass easier and to encourage more people to use...Read More →
May 30, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is planning to close the I-80 on- and off-ramps at E. 4th Street and Prater Way for construction work starting Monday, June 4 through Saturday, June 16. 4th Street and Prater Way will also close to traffic from Galletti Way...Read More →
May 29, 2018
The Regional Road Impact Fees will be revised as of July 1, 2018. As allowed by the Nevada Revised Statute, an annual inflation adjustment will be applied to the impact fees and will be implemented as of 7/1/2018. This annual adjustment allows for fees to...Read More →
May 23, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. RTC’s transit services will operate on a Sunday schedule. RTC INTERCITY will not operate, and Customer Service will also be closed. The RTC wishes everyone a...Read More →
May 22, 2018
UCP MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Clark County Department of Aviation, McCarran International Airport (McCarran) Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTCSNV) Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTCW) Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) AGENDA Nevada Unified Certification...Read More →
May 21, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is planning upcoming lane closures and one-way traffic controls on portions of Prater Way in Sparks for road and crosswalk striping as part of the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus RAPID Transit Project. Detours will be in place. The following traffic...Read More →
May 18, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) plans to close the northbound lane of Evans Avenue from Second Street to McCarran Boulevard starting Monday, May 21 for about three weeks. Detours will be in place and the southbound lane will remain open to traffic. The closure is...Read More →
May 9, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is planning to close part of Sage Street in Reno near 4th Street for nighttime utility work on Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 23 each night from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sage Street will reopen during daytime hours. The...Read More →
May 8, 2018
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is planning to close the Prater Way/El Rancho Drive intersection beginning Sunday, May 13 through approximately Tuesday, May 22. Crews will be removing the existing asphalt, grading and paving the intersection as part of the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus RAPID...Read More →
May 3, 2018
May 13-19 is Bike Week in Washoe County. The annual springtime event encourages people to curb the car and bike instead. The event is organized by the Truckee Meadows Bicycle Alliance (TMBA) to promote safe bicycle commuting in our community. Encouraging people to choose a...Read More →
