🚍 About RTC Public Transportation
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RTC RIDE
Fixed-route bus service throughout Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County.
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RTC FlexRIDE
Flexible on-demand service connecting neighborhoods and transit hubs.
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RTC REGIONAL CONNECTOR
Regional routes connecting communities across Washoe County.
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RTC ACCESS
Paratransit service for riders with disabilities requiring specialized support.
🏛 Transit Centers
Centennial Plaza (Sparks, 2008) & 4th Street Station (Reno, 2010) were funded 95% by federal capital funds. These centers support current operations and future service expansion.
💰 Funding Overview
Federal Programs
- Section 5307: ~$4.5M/year for buses, shelters, transit centers
- Section 5309: Discretionary grants for bus/facility replacement
- CMAQ: ~$8.5M/year for air quality, congestion, and transit projects
- JARC (5316): ~$140K/year for low-income job access
- New Freedom (5317): ~$85K/year for mobility programs for people with disabilities
- STP: ~$5M/year for roads and infrastructure (not transit)
State & Local Funding
- State: ~$125K/year for federal capital match
- Local: 1/4% sales tax + 1/8% split transit/roads (~$20M/year pre-recession)
📊 RTC RIDE at a Glance
- Founded: 1978 – 5 buses, 4 routes
- Today: 80 buses, 22 routes, 136 sq. mi. service area
- Ridership: ~3.56 million rides/year
- Transit centers in Sparks & Reno support future growth
