VIRGINIA LINE BRT IMPROVEMENTS

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.

SCHEDULE
Planning: Spring 2022 to Summer 2022
Environmental: 
Fall 2022 to Fall 2023
Preliminary Design: Fall 2022 to Summer 2023
Final Design: 
Fall 2023 to Fall 2024
Construction: 
Late 2025 to 2026

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Total Project Estimate: $16,195,400
Funding Source:
 RTC Fuel Tax, sales tax, Small Starts Grant, CMAQ, STBG


Post updated on: September 27, 2024

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