All Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County transit services will be on a Sunday-level holiday schedule for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26. The RTC Regional Connector will not operate this day and RTC’s physical and virtual administrative offices will be closed. Administrative offices...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 has reopened Virginia Street near the University of Nevada, Reno, to two-way traffic. This is a major milestone on the way to project completion, which is anticipated in early December. Even though the roadway has reopened, there...Read More →
The Washoe County Human Services Agency (HSA), Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), KOLO Cares and Target are calling on the community to support the 2020 Children in Care Stuff a Bus Drive By Donation Drive. All donations received will be delivered to foster and adoptive children....Read More →
The RTC is honoring Veterans with free rides for everyone on all RTC transit services on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020. “The RTC holds Veterans and their families in the highest regard,” said RTC Executive Director Bill Thomas. “Offering free transit services on Veterans...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is seeking public comment regarding the draft final report of its update to the Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan (CTP). This updated draft plan brings together human service agencies and transportation providers to deliver efficient, coordinated...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is proud to provide free transportation to the community on all transit services on Tuesday, November 3 for Election Day. In partnership with the Washoe County Registrar of Voters, the RTC is offering free transit service to...Read More →
The Vision Zero Truckee Meadows regional task force is reminding the community to use extra caution as we approach the time change on Sunday, November 1, 2020. It will be dark earlier, and statistics show that 80% of pedestrian fatalities occur between dusk and dawn....Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s virtual and physical administrative offices will be closed in observance of Nevada Day on Friday, October 30, 2020. All transit services will continue on a regular schedule. Customer Service will remain open during regular business hours and...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning to wrap up its construction project on Kuenzli Street on Monday, October 19. At that time, Kuenzli Street will open to two-way traffic from Kirman Avenue to Giroux Street. This segment of Kuenzli Street was...Read More →
The Nevada Chapter of the America Planning Association (APA) has awarded the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) with three APA 2020 DeBoer Awards for outstanding achievement in three categories. Outstanding Implementation: Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit Extension Project. Outstanding Public Outreach and Journalism:...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will complete a roadway rehabilitation project on Lakeside Drive between McCarran Boulevard and Evans Creek Drive on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. As part of the project, the RTC reconstructed the roadway, replaced ADA-deficient sidewalks and pedestrian ramps,...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is getting ready to launch its new FlexRIDE transit service in the Spanish Springs and Somersett areas on Saturday, October 24, 2020. FlexRIDE is an on-demand, shared-ride public transit service that provides users with curbside-to-curbside service within...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County invites the community to attend a virtual video project presentation and provide comments about the Sky Vista Parkway Widening Rehabilitation Project at rtcwashoe.com. The RTC is also asking for feedback on lighting options via an online survey....Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning to close all southbound traffic on Sun Valley Boulevard between 7th Avenue and Highland Ranch Parkway beginning Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 23. Northbound traffic on Sun Valley Boulevard will remain open. During the...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning the following upcoming detours due to construction work on the Virginia Street Project near the University of Nevada, Reno: – Thursday, September 17 for approximately three weeks: There will be an expanded full closure of...Read More →
The RTC is honored to receive a $23 million Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Pyramid Highway Project. The project will improve safety and mobility on Pyramid Highway from Queen Way to Golden View. “This...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County, in partnership with the City of Sparks and the Nevada Department of Transportation, invites the community to attend a live, online public meeting about the Sparks Boulevard Project on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning to start construction on the Kuenzli Street Conversion Project on Monday, September 14. As part of the roadway-maintenance and pavement-preservation project, the RTC will convert Kuenzli Street to accommodate two-way traffic from Kirman Avenue to...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) is enhancing its transit service and changes may affect your RIDE. The RTC is implementing these changes to continue to provide passengers with reliable and on-time service. These changes will improve transit access and passenger travel times...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is announcing plans for a future regional service between the Reno/Sparks area and Incline Village and Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe through a collaborative partnership. The RTC is currently developing a pilot transit project that will allow...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is seeking community input as they begin to develop transit service improvements that could be implemented in January 2021. The RTC invites the community to learn more by viewing a virtual video presentation at rtcwashoe.com. This online...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County Executive Director Bill Thomas has issued the following statement regarding the passing of Sparks Mayor Ron Smith: On behalf of the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County, I am deeply saddened by the passing of Sparks Mayor...Read More →
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) is enhancing its transit service and some transit service changes may affect transit trips. The RTC is implementing these changes to continue to provide passengers with reliable and on-time service for transit trips, along with new destinations...Read More →
The Vision Zero Truckee Meadows regional task force is reminding the community to use extra caution in and around schools as Washoe County School District classes are set to resume on Monday, August 17. Last school year was particularly dangerous for local students. During the...Read More →
