This Regional Freight Plan identifies the transportation needs and priorities that will support a thriving regional economy through efficient freight and goods movement as well as workforce access. The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) initiated the Regional Freight Plan in recognition of the importance of transportation infrastructure and services on the safety and efficiency of the freight movement that supports the Northern Nevada economy.
While the RTC’s Regional Transportation Plan has incorporated freight transportation for many years, this plan is the first extensive analysis of freight trends and needs for Washoe County. While the plan focuses primarily on Washoe County, the planning area for RTC, it is recognized that freight and its associated economic impacts expand across multiple county and jurisdictional boundaries in Northern Nevada and Northern California. This plan therefore considers needs and opportunities in surrounding counties in addition to the Truckee Meadows.
