The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is now accepting applications for transportation projects as part of the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program. Local governments, nonprofit organizations, and recreational trail entities are encouraged to submit proposals before the deadline on May 9.
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March 18, 2025
Thank Your Driver on National Transit Employee Appreciation Day
Tuesday, March 18 is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day.
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County encourages the community to join them in recognizing the incredible part our local transit employees play in keeping Washoe County moving.
March 14, 2025
RTC Provides Free Transit on St. Patrick’s Day
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 Monday, March 17 from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m.
February 21, 2025
Join RTC for Coffee and Community Planning February 22
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is working to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists within Central Sparks as part of the Neighborhood Network Plans.
January 27, 2025
Help Improve Biking and Walking Safety in Central Sparks
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is working to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists within Central Sparks as part of the Neighborhood Network Plan.
December 30, 2024
RTC Offers Free Rides on New Year’s Eve
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is helping the community to celebrate responsibly and keep our roads safe by once again providing free transit on New Year’s Eve. Scheduled RTC transit services will be free on New Year’s Eve starting at 6 p.m. until 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
December 11, 2024
Help RTC Stuff A Bus with Food for the Community December 12
Help your community this holiday season by donating non-perishable items at the RTC Stuff A Bus Food Drive Thursday, December 12.
December 3, 2024
Learn More About the RTC Neighborhood Network Plan
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing to collect public feedback on the Neighborhood Network Plan, a series of improvements to make walking, biking, and rolling safer and more comfortable across twelve neighborhoods in the Truckee Meadows area.
November 25, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving from RTC!
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s administrative offices and customer service office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28 and Family Day Friday, November 29.
October 29, 2024
RTC Provides Free Transit Services on Election Day
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is providing free transportation across all RTC transit services on Tuesday, November 5 for Election Day.
September 18, 2024
RTC Launches the Biggest Little Bike Network
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County and the City of Reno are launching the Biggest Little Bike Network, a collaboration of improvements to infrastructure in Downtown Reno that will improve safety and access for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers.
September 13, 2024
Somersett Parkway Corrective Maintenance Begins Monday, September 16
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County and Sierra Nevada Construction Inc. (SNC) are beginning work on the Somersett Parkway Corrective Maintenance Project Monday, September 16. This project consists of resurfacing Somersett Parkway from Mae Anne Avenue to Del Webb Parkway.
September 5, 2024
Enjoy Free RTC Transit to the Great Reno Balloon Race
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is providing free transit service to the Great Reno Balloon Race Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8 from 4 a.m. until 10 a.m.
August 30, 2024
Paving Starts Tuesday for Steamboat Parkway Project
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing work on the Steamboat Parkway Improvement Project. Paving operations will begin on Tuesday, September 3, and continue through Friday, September […]
August 27, 2024
Free RTC Transit to Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Josh MacEachern, Public Information Officer jmaceachern@rtcwashoe.com | RTC Media Phone: 775-420-1727 Free RTC Transit to Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off August 28 – […]
August 8, 2024
RTC Invites Public to Vote on Design for Sierra Street Bridge
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County invites the community to participate in the future design of the Sierra Street Bridge as part of the Sierra Street Bridge Replacement Project.
August 5, 2024
Ride to Hot August Nights with RTC
Reno, Nevada (August 5, 2024) – The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is once again providing free transportation on the RAPID Virginia Line, RAPID Lincoln Line, Route 1, and Route 11 through August 11 in partnership with Hot August Nights.
July 10, 2024
Join RTC for our Second Keystone Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting Thursday, July 11
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is inviting the community to learn about and provide input toward the Keystone Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.
This meeting will take place in-person on Thursday, July 11 at McKinley Arts & Culture Center from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. with a brief presentation at 5:30 p.m. The presentation materials are also available virtually now through August 14 at keystonebridgeproject.com.
July 2, 2024
RTC Invites You to Celebrate Fourth of July with Free Rides to Star Spangled Sparks!
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is offering free transit service on the Lincoln Line from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Route 11 from 4 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, July 4 for the Star Spangled Sparks Fourth of July fireworks celebration at The Nugget Casino Resort.
June 26, 2024
Lane Closures Begin Thursday, June 27 for Steamboat Parkway Paving Improvements
Reno, Nevada (June 26, 2024) – The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is continuing work on the Steamboat Parkway Improvement Project. Initial paving operations will begin on Thursday, June 27 through Wednesday, July 3, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. No work will take place on Saturday, June 29, or Sunday, June 30.
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