FOR RELEASE: RTC Begins Construction on West Fourth Street Downtown Project

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Josh MacEachern, Public Information Officer
jmaceachern@rtcwashoe.com | RTC Media Phone: 775-420-1727

RTC Begins Construction on West Fourth Street Downtown Project

Reno, Nevada (November 3, 2025) – The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is beginning construction on the West Fourth Street Downtown Project this week.

The project will enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall streetscape within the corridor.

Enhancements for pedestrians will include wider sidewalks and improved lighting, as well as ADA compliant ramps at key locations and new traffic signals. The project will also connect bicycle and scooter users directly to RTC’s Biggest Little Bike Network.

“We’re looking forward to this project enhancing transit connectivity and support for pedestrians and cyclists downtown,” said Scott Gibson, RTC Project Manager. “The landscaping and lighting improvements will make the area much more inviting for people visiting businesses downtown and greatly improve safety for all road users.”

The project represents a $7.2 million dollar investment in the community.

For more information on this project and the upcoming West Fourth Street Safety Project, visit www.fourthstreetimprovements.com to sign up for email updates.

A rendering of proposed lighting improvements on Fourth Street.
A rendering of proposed lighting improvements on Fourth Street.
A rendering of the proposed improvements to the Fourth and Vine intersection.
A rendering of the proposed improvements to the Fourth and Vine intersection.

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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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