Prater Way Rehabilitation Project Public Meeting
SPARKS, Nev. – The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County invites the public to attend a Public Information Meeting to learn more about the upcoming Prater Way Rehabilitation Project, planned from Pyramid Way to Probasco Way in Sparks.
The open-house style meeting will take place:
📅 Wednesday, January 14, 2026
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
🎤 Brief presentation at 6:00 p.m.
📍 Lincoln Park Elementary School — 201 Lincoln Way, Sparks
Community members are encouraged to stop by at any time during the meeting to review project displays, ask questions, and provide feedback to RTC staff and the project team.
The Prater Way Rehabilitation Project includes pavement reconstruction, safety enhancements, improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities, drainage upgrades, and intersection improvements designed to reduce crashes and improve mobility for all users.
“We want to ensure the community understands the safety needs driving this project and has the opportunity to ask questions and share input,” said Josh MacEachern, RTC Public Information Officer. “Prater Way is an important corridor for families, students, transit riders, and local businesses, and these improvements are designed to make it safer and more comfortable for everyone who uses it.”
The meeting will provide information about the proposed roadway configuration, traffic analysis results, expected travel-time changes, project benefits, right-of-way needs, and the current construction schedule. Team members from RTC and its consulting partners will be available throughout the evening.
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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, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
1105 Terminal Way | Reno, NV 89502
Building a Better Community Through Quality Transportation.
