The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s transit services will be on a Sunday schedule on Saturday, July 4, 2020, in observance of Independence Day. The RTC encourages the community to #RIDESafelyWithRTC. Check transit routes and schedules at rtcwashoe.com. RTC virtual/physical administrative offices and...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County plans to reopen Virginia Street to two-way traffic up to Center Street/Mary Street on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in the afternoon. Beginning late Thursday, two-way traffic will be in place within the project limits on Virginia Street...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is reminding the community that, per Governor Sisolak’s Directive, masks are required when riding RTC transit. This applies to RTC RIDE buses, Regional Connector and FlexRIDE service, and RTC ACCESS paratransit service. Per the Governor’s Directive, masks...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County and Sierra Nevada Construction (SNC) are continuing to accelerate construction operations in Midtown. The RTC plans to close the segment of Virginia Street from Center Street to Vassar Street to all roadway traffic on Thursday, June 25...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning for the future transportation needs of our region by developing the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Community feedback is a vital component of the RTP and the RTC is inviting the community to participate virtually...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning to begin construction to improve Sun Valley Boulevard from 7th Avenue to Highland Ranch Parkway on Monday, June 22. The project will increase safety in the neighborhood and benefit drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users....Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is beginning to gradually reopen its physical administrative offices to staff on Monday, June 8, but for everyone’s safety, offices will remain closed to the public until the end of Phase II to minimize potential exposure to...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is beginning the design of pavement preservation projects planned for California Avenue, Mayberry Drive, and First Street, as part of a combined project called Reno Consolidated 20-01. The community is invited to view an online video presentation...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s physical and virtual administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020, 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...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing construction on the Prater Way roadway rehabilitation project. As part of the project, the RTC plans to temporarily close the left-turn lane from westbound Prater Way onto southbound McCarran Boulevard in Sparks. The closure will...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is seeking community input as they begin to develop improvements to its transit service that could be implemented in September 2020. The RTC invites the community to learn more by viewing the above virtual video presentation. This...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is beginning the design of phase one of the Lemmon Drive Project and invites the community to learn more by viewing a virtual video presentation online at NorthValleysImprovements.com/Lemmon-Drive/. This online presentation will be in place of a...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is beginning construction of an additional extended left-turn lane on North McCarran Blvd. between southbound U.S. 395 and Northtowne Lane on Monday, May 4. During construction, the eastbound left turn lane on McCarran Blvd. to northbound U.S....Read More →
“Our model assumes precipitous declines in fare revenue, significant declines in dedicated taxes due to an economic downturn, and more moderate declines in local and state support. In other words, agencies more reliant on fares and dedicated taxes will face steeper financial shortfalls.” – TRANSIT...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) is making some transit service changes that may affect your transit trips. The RTC is implementing these changes to continue to provide passengers with reliable and on-time service for transit trips. The improvements for the May 2,...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is encouraging the community to take a few minutes to complete two important surveys to help shape the future of our region. 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Survey: The RTC is planning for the future transportation needs of...Read More →
Transit agencies across the State of Nevada are joining the national #SoundTheHorn campaign to support transit workers. On Thursday, April 16, at noon PT, bus and transit-vehicle operators from RTC Washoe County, RTC Southern Nevada, Tahoe Transportation District and Jump Around Carson Transit will simultaneously...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning to begin construction on a roadway rehabilitation project on Prater Way between McCarran Boulevard and Sparks Boulevard on Monday, April 20. Two-way traffic will continue within the construction zone, with one lane in each direction....Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is making some transit service changes that may affect your transit trips. The RTC is implementing these changes to continue to provide passengers with reliable and on-time service for transit trips. The improvements for the May 2,...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County and Sierra Nevada Construction (SNC) are continuing to accelerate construction operations on Virginia Street. As business closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended through the end of April, the project team has identified another opportunity...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County invites the community to learn more about the Sun Valley Boulevard Transportation Improvement Project by viewing a virtual video presentation online at SunValleyBlvd.org. This online presentation will be in place of a physical meeting to comply with...Read More →
Governor Sisolak’s Emergency Directive 003 designated construction operations on critical infrastructure as essential. At the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County, contracted construction crews fill a critical role in building and improving regional roadways. The RTC is working with its contracted construction crews to...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will turn on a new traffic signal at the intersection of Red Rock Road and Silver Lake Road on March 27, 2020, to improve safety and traffic flow in our community. The new signal at Red Rock...Read More →
During these uncertain times, seniors in our community are afraid to leave their homes to get supplies they desperately need. Many seniors are on a fixed income and are unable to afford basic necessities, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Local government partners...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s Board unanimously approved the employment contract of new RTC Executive Director Bill Thomas at the March 20, 2020, RTC Board Meeting. The approval of the contract confirms the appointment of Thomas, who was selected at a special...Read More →
