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November 8, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County plans to intermittently close lanes on Lemmon Drive starting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 so crews can do exploratory work under the roadway in preparation for potential future roadway construction that will improve safety and mobility on...Read More →
November 7, 2019
The RTC is honoring Veterans with free rides on all RTC transit services for everyone on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2019. “The RTC holds Veterans and their families in the highest regard,” said RTC Executive Director Lee Gibson. “Offering free transit services on Veterans...Read More →
October 30, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning to resume paving operations on North Hills Blvd. in the North Valleys starting Thursday, October 31 through Saturday, November 2 and on Monday, November 4, weather permitting. During paving operations, North Hills Blvd. will remain...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning upcoming lane and road closures on Sutro Street as they reconstruct the roadway. Detours will be in place. Monday, Nov. 4 through Friday, Nov. 8: Sutro Street will be closed to northbound traffic from E....Read More →
October 29, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County invites the community to give input on the South Meadows Multimodal Transportation Study at a community meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Zeppelin restaurant, located at 1445 South Meadows Parkway in Reno. Zeppelin is served by...Read More →
October 28, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is making some transit changes that may affect your commute. The RTC is implementing these changes to continue to provide passengers with reliable and on-time service. Starting on Saturday, November 2, the following transit service changes will...Read More →
October 24, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is getting ready to launch its new FlexRIDE transit service. FlexRIDE is an on-demand, shared-ride transit service that provides users with curbside-to-curbside service. The RTC Board approved a six-month pilot project that will begin on Saturday, November...Read More →
October 23, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s administrative offices will be closed in observance of Nevada Day on Friday, October 25, 2019. All transit services will continue on a regular schedule. Customer Service will remain open during regular business hours and may be reached...Read More →
October 21, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County invites the community to a public meeting and open house as RTC staff updates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The community meeting will be on Thursday, October 24 at the Innevation Center from 5-7...Read More →
October 10, 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 Reno. Starting Monday, October 14, the RTC will close Center Street at Virginia Street. Drivers can...Read More →
October 2, 2019
UPDATE: To alleviate traffic concerns, the RTC is making some improvements to traffic control for this project. Starting Monday, October 21, the one-way traffic on North Hills Blvd. between Buck Dr. and Beckworth Dr. will be switched from southbound only to northbound only. This is...Read More →
September 30, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning temporarily lane closures on Plumb Lane and an on-ramp to 395 northbound as staff makes minor repairs to the RTC building under the freeway at Villanova Drive. On Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday, October 3,...Read More →
September 25, 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 Reno. Starting Monday, September 30, construction operations on Virginia Street will progress north of the current...Read More →
September 23, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is planning safety improvements on Plumb Lane between Arlington Avenue and Ferris Lane. Drivers can expect lane closures for roadway maintenance and reconfiguration on Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Traffic will be...Read More →
September 17, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County received the American Public Works Association’s (APWA) 2019 Public Works Project of the Year Award for the SouthEast Connector project. The project team received the award at APWA’s annual Public Works Expo on September 13, 2019 in...Read More →
September 11, 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 Reno. Starting on Monday, September 16, construction operations on Virginia Street will progress north of the...Read More →
September 5, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is offering service on RTC Route 7 to the Reno National Championship Air Races & Air Show. Route 7 will detour from its scheduled route to drop off and pick up Air Races fans at the Reno-Stead...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is offering express service to the Great Reno Balloon Race on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8. This express service is designed to be a convenient alternative to reduce traffic and avoid finding a parking space...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is conducting an Affordable Housing Study and is seeking the community’s input to identify opportunities for affordable housing near transit routes. The community is invited to attend a meeting on September 12, 2019, from 4 – 6...Read More →
August 29, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing its Preventive Maintenance Program to keep area roadways in good condition. Starting on September 3, Vista Boulevard will receive a slurry seal treatment to help extend the life of the roadway. Drivers are asked to...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019 in observance of Labor Day. All transit services will be on a Sunday schedule. The RTC Regional Connector to Carson City will not be operating. RTC Customer...Read More →
The RTC, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Reno/Sparks urbanized area, pursuant to federal law (23 USC 134), hereby provides the citizens of this metropolitan area an opportunity to review and comment on the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020-2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)....Read More →
August 28, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing construction on the Sparks Consolidated 19-01 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 →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing a project to reconstruct the pavement and sidewalks on sections of 1st Street and Lake Street in Downtown Reno. Construction closures and detours for the project will begin Tuesday, September 3. The project is expected...Read More →
The UNR-Midtown Direct is your ride to Mackay Stadium to support the Wolf Pack. The new RTC bus route has convenient stops in downtown and Midtown Reno to take football fans to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Parking is limited in and around campus...Read More →
