Construction is underway on the West Fourth Street Safety Project — but RTC has plenty more to celebrate this spring. On March 7, the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County marked five years since the extension of the Virginia Line bus rapid transit service to the University of Nevada, Reno, with free rides all day along the corridor.
The extension, completed in March 2021, expanded high-frequency, reliable service along one of Washoe County’s busiest corridors and strengthened connections between downtown Reno, Midtown and the University area. The Virginia Line features enhanced stations, level boarding, traffic signal priority and modern vehicles designed to improve the rider experience.
“The Virginia Line extension to the University strengthened one of our region’s most important transit connections,” said Jim Gee, director of public transportation for RTC. “It’s fast, frequent and built around the rider experience.”
The Virginia Line was Northern Nevada’s first bus rapid transit service and continues to serve as a critical connection for commuters, students, residents and visitors across the region.
Plan your trip using the Transit app or visit rtcwashoe.com for more information.
