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April 2, 2020
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 →
March 24, 2020
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 →
March 23, 2020
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 →
March 20, 2020
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 →
In response to recent events pertaining to Governor Sisolak’s mandate for business closures, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County and Sierra Nevada Construction (SNC) now have the opportunity to accelerate construction operations on Virginia Street. Beginning Saturday, March 21, 2020, at 6 a.m.,...Read More →
March 10, 2020
UPDATE March 16, 2020: The RTC continues to operate our transit services for people who rely on public transit to access employment and essential resources. Heightened awareness of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) may increase service delays, and we apologize for any inconvenience. The RTC is making...Read More →
March 9, 2020
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is beginning the reconstruction of the segment of Sutro Street between Selmi Drive and North McCarran Boulevard on March 16, 2020. The reconstruction is expected to take about 5 weeks to complete. The RTC will be replacing...Read More →
March 6, 2020
Visit the Regional COVID-19 Information Website RTC COVID-19 Update – March 23, 2020 The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County continues to make operational changes in response to the evolving COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) threat to our community. The RTC is following recommendations and mandates...Read More →
March 4, 2020
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is in the beginning stages of its Eagle Canyon Extension study. The RTC is starting to review different options for a roadway that could potentially connect the Spanish Springs area to the North Valleys area. The location...Read More →
March 3, 2020
Construction on the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s Virginia Street Project is on schedule. Construction will move northward as work begins on the segment near the University of Nevada, Reno on Monday, March 16, 2020. The RTC is continuing outreach efforts to the...Read More →
February 26, 2020
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will start construction to improve the accessibility and connectivity of its bus stops on March 2, 2020. As part of phase one of the project, construction crews will repair and replace sidewalks and driveways, place new concrete...Read More →
February 20, 2020
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning for the future transportation needs of our region by starting the process of developing its 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The community is invited to a meeting on Thursday, February 27 from 5-7 p.m. at...Read More →
February 19, 2020
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will offer free bus service to Reno Mayor Bob Cashell’s funeral service on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Overflow parking for the service will be located at the Walmart parking lot at 155 Damonte Ranch Parkway in Reno....Read More →
February 13, 2020
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County held a special meeting today to interview five candidates for the RTC Executive Director position. The RTC Board selected Bill Thomas, current City of Reno Assistant City Manager, to lead the RTC. “Bill Thomas successfully received unanimous...Read More →
February 11, 2020
The RTC’s transit services will be on a Saturday-level holiday schedule on Presidents Day, observed on Monday, February 17, 2020. The RTC’s administrative offices will be closed. RTC Customer Service will remain open from 8 a.m. – noon and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Transit...Read More →
February 6, 2020
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning for the future transportation needs of our region by starting the process of developing its 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). In addition to larger community meetings, there will be smaller, more specific meetings to get...Read More →
February 4, 2020
Construction on the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s Virginia Street Project in Midtown is on schedule and the construction limits are moving northward to Liberty Street on February 10, 2020. Construction operations will also begin to switch to the east side of Virginia...Read More →
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 →
