FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

RTC Invites You to Celebrate Fourth of July with Free Rides to the Star Spangled Sparks Event!

Reno, Nevada (July 2, 2024) – The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is offering free transit service on the Lincoln Line from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Route 11 from 4 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, July 4 for the Star Spangled Sparks Fourth of July fireworks celebration at The Nugget Casino Resort.

RTC will also provide free rides to and from The Nugget Casino Resort on RTC ACCESS.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for families to celebrate the holiday and save on parking,” said Jim Gee, Public Transportation Director for RTC. “Plus we’re always excited to introduce people to Washoe’s growing transit system.”

RTC FlexRIDE and RIDE services will operate on a Sunday-level schedule for July 4.

Plan your trip today at www.rtcwashoe.com!

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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.

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