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July 19, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing the transformation of Virginia Street. There will be some upcoming changes to your commute as you head to Midtown. Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26: Regency Way/Virginia Street intersection will close to westbound traffic....Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing construction on the Sparks Consolidated 1901 Project, which includes roadwork to improve portions of El Rancho Drive, 15th Street, Franklin Way and Hulda Court. The project will reconstruct and rehabilitate sections of roadways in Sparks,...Read More →
July 17, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is encouraging the community to Don’t Drive, Arrive! to Reno Garlic Fest on Saturday, July 20 from 4-8 p.m. at Pat Baker Park, located at 1910 Bishop Street in Reno. The RTC will be providing free rides from the Reno-Sparks...Read More →
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 Virginia Street Project. During the...Read More →
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 same time, the California Avenue/Booth...Read More →
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 new sidewalks and pedestrian safety...Read More →
July 2, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s transit services will be on a Sunday schedule on Thursday, July 4, 2019. RTC administrative offices will also be closed in observance of Independence Day. The RTC SIERRA SPIRIT will continue operating on its regular schedule, as...Read More →
June 28, 2019
UNR and TMCC students, faculty and staff have a new, free transportation option as of July 1. It’s called a U-Pass for UNR and an ED-Pass for TMCC and they are now able to use their UNR or TMCC IDs to RIDE any of RTC’s...Read More →
June 27, 2019
of Friday, June 28 through midnight on Sunday, July 7. The RTC is transitioning to a new transit service contractor, Keolis, starting July 1. As the transition from MV to Keolis occurs, the RTC has seen an uptick in unscheduled absences as bus drivers use...Read More →
June 26, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County invites the community to celebrate the start of construction of phase two of the Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit Extension Project. The RTC will hold an event on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. at South...Read More →
June 24, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is welcoming community input as they continue the University-Area Transportation Study. The community is invited to a public meeting on Thursday, June 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, located at 1301 Valley...Read More →
June 21, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County and Sierra Nevada Construction (SNC) invite the community to visit the Virginia Street Project information office to meet the project team, learn about the project and enjoy complimentary gelato on Tuesday, June 25 from 11:30 a.m. –...Read More →
June 14, 2019
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County are partnering with Paragon Development Group to host Nevada Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Day on Monday, June 17 from 2-4 p.m. at Nevada ACG – Reno, located at 5400 Mill...Read More →
June 13, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County and local construction firm Sierra Nevada Construction (SNC) will begin to transform Virginia Street with the start of phase two of the Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit Extension Project in the Midtown Reno area on Monday, June...Read More →
June 3, 2019
UPDATE 6/11/19: The California Ave./Keystone Ave. Intersection Enhancement project has a revised traffic plan to ease the impact of construction on the community. Starting Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 6 a.m. through mid-July 2019, California Ave. will reopen to traffic in both directions in the...Read More →
May 27, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is welcoming community input as they begin to develop a transit service change that could be implemented this fall. The RTC is proposing route and timing changes, including introducing more crosstown transit services to improve passenger travel...Read More →
May 24, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. RTC’s transit services will operate on a Sunday schedule. RTC Regional Connector will not operate and RTC customer service will also be closed....Read More →
May 20, 2019
Don’t miss the bus, help seniors in need by making a donation at the Stuff A Bus for Seniors Drive-By Donation Drive on Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24 from 3-7 p.m. at Sam’s Club in Reno. As part of Older Americans Month, regional...Read More →
May 16, 2019
Federal Transit Administration Officials Announce Next Milestone in Federal Grant Process The United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration has issued a Letter of No Prejudice (LONP) to the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County, authorizing the RTC to incur costs for early...Read More →
May 8, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is finalizing the design phase of a project to rehabilitate and/or reconstruct four sections of roadways in Reno. The RTC is holding a meeting to showcase the projects and get community input about traffic control operations on...Read More →
May 6, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is finalizing the design phase of a project to rehabilitate and/or reconstruct four sections of roadways in Sparks. The RTC is holding a meeting to showcase the project and get community input about traffic control operations on...Read More →
April 30, 2019
Applications for TA will be accepted until June 12, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. The RTC administers the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program for the RTC Metropolitan Planning area. This Call for Projects notification is for unspent funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2019 in the amount...Read More →
April 29, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will implement minor adjustments to weekend transit schedules beginning Saturday, May 4. The RTC is implementing these changes to continue to provide passengers with reliable and on-time service. Transit passengers’ bus timepoints may be slightly different after...Read More →
April 23, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will implement minor adjustments to weekend transit schedules beginning Saturday, May 4. The RTC is implementing these changes to continue to provide passengers with reliable and on-time service. Transit passengers’ bus timepoints may be slightly different after...Read More →
April 22, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County invites the community to learn more about the Sun Valley Boulevard Transportation Improvement Project at a community meeting on Wednesday, April 24 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center, located at 115 W. 6th Avenue...Read More →
