SEPTEMBER 6, 2023:

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is offering free transit service to the Great Reno Balloon Race on Friday, September 8, Saturday, September 9, and Sunday, September 10, from 4 a.m. until 10 a.m.

Passengers may ride for free when boarding at the RAPID Virginia Line stop in front of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, or returning from Rancho San Rafael Park. RTC RIDE bus service on the RAPID Virginia Line will run approximately every 15 minutes with extended service to Rancho San Rafael Park. ACCESS passengers will have free service to and from the event during the same hours.

This is a great opportunity to try transit. This service is designed to be a convenient alternative to reduce traffic and avoid finding a parking space at this popular special event.

The last trip leaves Rancho San Rafael Park at 10 a.m.

Passengers who board at other stops along the RAPID Virginia Line route will pay the normal fare, which is $3 for a day pass or $2 per ride.

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

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.