Status: Upcoming Projects
PROJECT DETAILS
RTC Project No. 0611003
RTC Project Manager (PM)
Kimberly Diegle, P.E.
RTC Engineering Department
(775) 348-0171
Design Firm: Wood Rodgers Inc.
Construction Contractor: To be determined
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC), in partnership with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) plans to provide bus-only lanes on South Virginia Street from Peckham Lane to Plumb Lane. Additional scope for this project includes upgrade of the existing southbound mini Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station north of Brinkby Avenue to a full size station, and modification to the loading platform of several existing BRT stations.
LATEST NEWS
The final design and right of way process is underway for this project. NV Energy is proceeding with an overhead to underground utility relocation project, and is anticipated to start in Fall of 2025.
SCHEDULE
Planning: Spring 2022 to Summer 2022
Environmental: Fall 2022 to Summer 2024
Preliminary Design: Fall 2022 to Summer 2024
Final Design: Summer 2024 to Summer 2025
Construction: Winter 2025 to 2026 – Winter 2026 to 2027
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Total Project Estimate: $20,357,600
Funding Source: RTC Fuel Tax, sales tax, Small Starts Grant, CMAQ, STBG
Post updated on: August 28, 2025
Virginia Line BRT Improvements Project Map
