FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Josh MacEachern, Public Information Officer
jmaceachern@rtcwashoe.com | RTC Media Phone: 775-420-1727
RTC Reminds Public to Provide Input on the Northeast Connector Study by March 31
RENO, Nev. (March 30, 2026) – The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is reminding community members that the public comment period and survey on the Northeast Connector Feasibility and Alignment Study will close on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Residents, commuters and stakeholders are encouraged to review proposed corridor alternatives and share feedback through the online survey before the deadline.
“We’ve seen strong community interest throughout this process,” said RTC Project Manager Bryan Byrne. “From December through March, more than 400 people attended our public meetings, and we’ve received over 600 survey responses and more than 700 public comments online. We encourage anyone who hasn’t participated yet to take a few minutes to share their input before the March 31 deadline.”
The Northeast Connector study explores a potential new corridor alignment that would establish an alternate route between Reno/Sparks and the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (TRIC), improving connectivity and helping alleviate congestion and reliability issues along I-80.
Community members can access the survey and learn more about the study at rtcwashoe.com/northeast-connector.
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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, X, Instagram and YouTube.
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