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January 16, 2020
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County strongly supports the bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and U.S Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) to make federal financial support available for pedestrian and bicycle safety initiatives to include high school students in...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County invites the community to learn more about the Oddie Boulevard and Wells Avenue design project at a community meeting on Thursday, January 23 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Washoe County Senior Center, located at 1155 E. 9th...Read More →
January 15, 2020
The RTC’s transit services will be on a Saturday-level holiday schedule on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on Monday, January 20, 2020. The RTC’s administrative offices will be closed. RTC Customer Service will remain open from 8 a.m. – noon and 1 p.m. –...Read More →
January 7, 2020
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is seeking community input as they begin to develop a transit service change that could be implemented in May 2020. The RTC is proposing route and timing changes, including introducing more FlexRIDE microtransit services to improve transit...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning a roadway rehabilitation project on Lakeside Drive and is seeking community input before construction begins in the summer of 2020. The community is invited to join the RTC on Tuesday, January 14 from 5-7 p.m....Read More →
January 6, 2020
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning a roadway rehabilitation project on Prater Way between Howard Drive and Sparks Boulevard and is seeking community input before construction begins later this spring. The community is invited to join the RTC on Thursday, January...Read More →
December 31, 2019
Construction on the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s Virginia Street Project in Midtown is progressing and the construction limits are moving northward. On Monday, January 6, construction will begin on the east side of Virginia Street from Center Street to Cheney Street. In...Read More →
December 27, 2019
The RTC is marking 35 years of helping people celebrate responsibly and keeping our roads safe on New Year’s Eve. The New Year’s Eve FREE Safe RIDE program brings together community partners to cover the cost of providing free transit service. Scheduled RTC transit services...Read More →
December 23, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission’s (RTC) transit services will be on a Sunday-level schedule on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. RTC Regional Connector will not operate on Wednesday, December 25 or Wednesday, January 1. RTC’s Administrative Offices will be closed on December 25 and January...Read More →
December 11, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Lemmon Drive and North Virginia Street. The new signal is designed to improve safety and traffic flow at this intersection. Construction to add the new signal poles...Read More →
December 9, 2019
Help people in need in our region this holiday season by helping RTC Stuff A Bus with food items on Thursday, December 12. The RTC will have a bus at Sam’s Club at 4835 Kietzke Lane from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. to collect non-perishable...Read More →
December 5, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is beginning the process of replacing the Arlington Avenue Bridges over the Truckee River and is looking for input from the community. The RTC invites everyone to a community meeting on Thursday, December 12 from 5-7 p.m....Read More →
November 26, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County 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 Amendment No. 1 to the...Read More →
November 25, 2019
All Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County transit services will be on a Sunday-level holiday schedule for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 28. The RTC Regional Connector will not operate this day, and administrative offices will be closed. Administrative offices will remain closed on...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is beginning construction to install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Red Rock Road and Silver Lake Road to improve safety and traffic flow in our community. Construction to install the new signal poles is...Read More →
November 22, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County plans to launch a double-decker bus pilot demonstration for three weeks, starting in early December. There will be no farebox on the bus, so customers will ride free and not have to pay for service on this...Read More →
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 →
