FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Josh MacEachern, Public Information Officer
jmaceachern@rtcwashoe.com | RTC Media Phone: 775-420-1727
RTC Offers Free Safe Rides on St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate responsibly and plan a safe trip home
RENO, Nev. (March 16, 2026) – The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is providing free transit service on St. Patrick’s Day to encourage the community to celebrate responsibly. RTC transit services, including ACCESS and FlexRIDE, will be free on Tuesday, March 17, from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m.
“St. Patrick’s Day is a community celebration, and we’re happy to help get people home safely,” RTC Public Information Officer Josh MacEachern said. “Plus, it’s quick and easy to plan your trip in advance with the Transit App.”
RTC encourages both drivers and pedestrians to be alert and aware of their surroundings.
“Use crosswalks and keep your eyes off your phone,” MacEachern said. “We always encourage pedestrians to wear bright colors at night, so make sure you have your St. Patrick’s Day green on!”
RTC supports the goal of Vision Zero Truckee Meadows to reach zero pedestrian fatalities. For safety tips, please visit VisionZeroTruckeeMeadows.com.
Plan your trip using the Transit App, visit rtcwashoe.com, or follow RTC on social media at @RTCWashoe for more information.
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About RTC: The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County, Nevada serves the citizens of Reno, Sparks and unincorporated areas of Washoe County. As the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region, the RTC provides leadership in planning and implements quality transportation systems to meet the community’s present and future transportation needs. For more information about RTC projects visit rtcwashoe.com and sign up for email updates using MyRTC or call (775) 348-0400. Follow RTC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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1105 Terminal Way | Reno, NV 89502
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