Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County

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Reno, NV 89502
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The RTC is continuing its partnership with Vontas with the switch from the Vontas OnRoute CAD/AVL system to the Vontas Cloud platform, which will happen over a five month period...
June 16, 2023
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RTC Washoe County is set to begin construction on a new Rapid transit station on Virginia Street.
The Rapid station provides amenities that include level-boarding, lighting, real-time schedule information, seating for passengers waiting to board, protection from the elements...
Jan. 20, 2023
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The county retired its last diesel bus May 6 and now has a fixed-route fleet of electric and diesel-electric hybrid vehicles.
May 9, 2022
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RTC will widen concrete pads at stops to make room for future amenities.
The annual program improves Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility at existing RTC bus stops.
Feb. 28, 2022
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This potential change will allow the RTC to ensure these important services are adequately funded and that they can continue to operate at their current levels of service.
Feb. 16, 2022
RTC staff is proposing modifying the bus routes that would impact the fewest number of people and would reallocate drivers for routes that handle the most riders.
Oct. 8, 2021
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The new FlexRIDE Incline Village/Sand Harbor on-demand service will begin Memorial Day weekend.
May 25, 2021
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The university and the community will benefit from the extended RAPID service and new stations with their convenient locations and quick access to destinations along Virginia ...
March 5, 2021
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Seventeen of the 19 new buses are New Flyer Hybrid electric/biodiesel buses and two buses will be Proterra electric buses.
Feb. 10, 2021
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The project included installing RAPID stations on both sides of Virginia Street.
The final piece of the Virginia Street Project will be the extension of the RAPID Virginia Line service to the University of Nevada, Reno in early 2021.
Dec. 30, 2020

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The Salt Lake City and Reno-based agencies believe the new features in the app will improve customer experience.
March 8, 2023

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The new transit station will be used for the RTC’s RAPID Virginia Line, which currently connects Meadowood Mall with Downtown Reno.
Dec. 15, 2020
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SEPTA will use its grant to deploy automated scanning technology to assess the condition of its network's overhead contact system wires.
FTA says the goal of the program is to enhance asset management of infrastructure and safety by deploying innovative technologies.
Nov. 30, 2020
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The RTC is also transitioning to a new FlexRIDE app for all current and future FlexRIDE services.
Oct. 9, 2020
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The service is being developed using the FlexRIDE model the RTC began operating in November 2019.
The agency is currently developing a pilot transit project that will allow people in the Reno/Sparks area to book a public transit trip on a RTC FlexRIDE vehicle 24 hours prior...
Aug. 25, 2020
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RTC of Washoe County has installed mask dispensers on buses for riders and employees.
The mask dispensers is one of the proactive steps being taken to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus and ensure compliance with the Nevada governor's face covering directive...
July 16, 2020
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Phase one of the project includes improvements on Sun Valley Boulevard from 7th Avenue to Highland Ranch Parkway.
The project is set to begin June 22 to increase safety in the neighborhood along with benefits for pedestrians, cyclists and transit users.
June 19, 2020
RTC will use the $20.8 million it was awarded allocated to maintain current service levels and implement service upgrades planned for May, among other initiatives.
April 29, 2020
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Washoe County RTC is accelerating construction operations on Virginia Street.
Due to business closures from COVID-19, RTC is able to close Virginia Street to all traffic until April 30.
April 13, 2020
Following the Nevada governor’s mandate for business closures, the section of Virginia Street under construction will be closed to traffic, allowing for expedited construction...
March 23, 2020
The study is evaluating existing traffic operations and safety on Eagle Canyon Drive to identify potential improvements.
March 9, 2020
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Bill Thomas has been chosen for the role.
Feb. 14, 2020
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The project is slated to start in early December and last for three weeks.
Nov. 25, 2019
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The new service will provide on-demand, shared-ride transit options.
Oct. 28, 2019
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County was recognized by the American Planning Association, Nevada Chapter with the DeBoer Award for Outstanding Public Outreach...
Nov. 26, 2018
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The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is helping hungry families in our community with its 25th annual Food For Fare drive.
Dec. 7, 2017
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RTC is the recipient of the EDAWN Award.
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada recognized the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County at its annual Existing Industry Awards Event.
Nov. 1, 2017
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County recently earned an award for its Sustainability Plan from the Nevada Chapter.
Oct. 6, 2017
The judgement issued by United States District Court Judge Miranda Du on September 18, 2017, to allow audio recording on RTC Washoe fixed-route buses (RTC RIDE) will help improve...
Sept. 25, 2017
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County has invited everyone to Dump the Pump and free themselves from unpredictable gas prices.
June 6, 2017
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County ACCESS paratransit service for disabled individuals will have a new operator beginning July 1st.
May 30, 2017
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RTC Trip Reduction Specialist Carol Perry and Association for Commuter Transportation Executive Director David Straus.
Carol Perry, RTC Trip Reduction Specialist and manager of the RTC Vanpool program, received international recognition for exemplary work in Transportation Demand Management (TDM...
Aug. 15, 2016
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) will mark a major milestone early next week with 250 million rides taken since the transit agency’s inception in ...
July 25, 2016
Complete streets enhance safety and mobility for everyone. Working closely with the community, the RTC has identified locations for complete street improvements outlined in the...
July 18, 2016
The shuttles will operate from 10 am to midnight and will take riders to RTC Centennial Plaza and back to Reed High School.
June 27, 2016
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is inviting everyone to Dump the Pump and free themselves from unpredictable gas prices
June 13, 2016
The RTC Board of Commissioners will received the agency’s annual report at its meeting Friday, May 20, detailing accomplishments during calendar year 2015.
May 23, 2016
In early 2018, the RTC will debut a new Rapid transit line to better link downtown Reno and downtown Sparks. Starting Jan. 19, members of the public will be able to submit their...
Jan. 21, 2016
For the 31st year, all regularly scheduled RTC transit services will be free beginning on New Year’s Eve at 6 p.m. through 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Not all locations are served...
Dec. 30, 2015
The RTC Bike and Pedestrian Data Collection Annual Report showed a marked increase in bicycle and pedestrian activity in the region. The report, which was released this month,...
Dec. 30, 2015
The RTC is marking 31 years of helping people celebrate responsibly. The New Year’s Eve free Safe Ride program brings together community partners to cover the cost of providing...
Dec. 23, 2015
The 23rd Annual Food for Fare will take place on Dec. 10-11. All RTC transit services will offer free rides with a donation of a non-perishable, non-expired food items instead...
Dec. 9, 2015
The RTC is partnering with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for the 23rd annual Food for Fare on Thursday, Dec. 10 and Friday, Dec. 11. Instead of paying a typical fare, transit...
Dec. 3, 2015
The RTC is partnering with the city of Reno and Washoe County Senior Services for Stuff-A-Bus for Seniors. Together, the partners are collecting needed donations for seniors in...
Nov. 30, 2015
To honor their contributions to our nation, the RTC salutes veterans and active duty personnel and will provide free transit services to these individuals on Veterans Day, Nov...
Nov. 10, 2015
The Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) awarded the RTC’s 4th Street/Prater Way Corridor Plan two DeBoer Awards at its fall conference at the University ...
Oct. 19, 2015
The RTC, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority and NDOT are committed to ensuring disadvantaged businesses, and businesses owned by women or minorities have equal ability to participate...
Oct. 19, 2015
International Walk to School Day is Oct. 7, and members of the RTC staff will join kids in walking to local schools. The event helps teach youths about safety and encourages a...
Oct. 6, 2015
The RTC is helping raise awareness about dense breast tissue working with the local non-profit, Each One. Tell One.A pink bus sponsored by Renown Regional Medical Center and Grafics...
Sept. 23, 2015
The RTC is currently conducting an extensive Transportation Travel Survey with data collection now underway. Within the overall study there are three separate surveying components...
Sept. 17, 2015
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) has finished a significant project on Keystone Avenue that will give residents and commuters transportation options...
Aug. 31, 2015
The RTC is inviting the community to provide comments and ideas on the future of Virginia Street as part of the Virginia Street Bus Rapid Transit Extension Project. The workshop...
Aug. 24, 2015
In many communities people are able to rent a bike, get to where they need to go and then leave it securely for someone else to use. The RTC is conducting public outreach to measure...
Aug. 14, 2015
MV Transportation and the RTC are each contributing $5,000 toward a reward to bring whoever is responsible for a recent string of vandalism targeting RTC buses to justice.The ...
July 29, 2015
The RTC is beginning a major improvement project on Keystone Avenue on July 22. The work will last about two weeks. The project is designed to enhance safety, support the many...
July 21, 2015
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The project will also mean the addition of four new all electric buses to the RTC fleet to serve the route.
The RTC’s 4th Street/Prater Way Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project has been selected to receive a Transportation Planning Excellence Award by the U.S. Department of Transportation...
July 16, 2015
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) will be conducting a Household Travel Survey in late summer, however, a pilot test for this survey begins this month...
June 8, 2015
The RTC is teaming up with the city of Reno and Washoe County Senior Services to help seniors in need in the community. May 18 through May 29, members of the public are encouraged...
May 18, 2015
The city of Reno, city of Sparks, Washoe County, NDOT and RTC created a new pedestrian and driver safety message airing on social media and local television. In 2015, there have...
April 30, 2015
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The RTC is beginning a Complete Streets Master Plan to identify locations for possible Complete Streets improvements.
Communities that used a Complete Streets approach to transportation reduced the number of automobile collisions and injuries, and increased the number of people biking, walking...
March 25, 2015
The RTC is beginning the process of moving an effluent line in relation to the SouthEast Connector project on March 9. People in the area may notice increased construction-related...
March 10, 2015
The U.S. Green Building Council is honoring the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County for its commitment to the environment and sustainability. The RTC was selected...
March 5, 2015
People rang in 2015 responsibly by taking RTC transit services in big numbers.
Jan. 8, 2015
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is teaming up with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for the Food for Fare donation drive.
Dec. 8, 2014
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is partnering with Immunize Nevada and the Washoe County Health District to provide vaccines at a clinic taking place at...
Dec. 8, 2014
RTC Public Affairs Administrator Michael Moreno has been selected by the Public Relations Society of America’s Sierra Nevada Chapter to receive the Mark Curtis, Sr., Professional...
Nov. 18, 2014
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Victor Mendez will join RTC officials to celebrate the transportation infrastructure...
Oct. 27, 2014
This will be an opportunity for kids to receive candy and see and touch a new all-electric bus.
Oct. 23, 2014
More people will be able to take advantage of discounted taxi rides thanks to the expansion of RTC’s Washoe Senior Ride Program.
Sept. 21, 2014
After a very long and thorough proposal evaluation process, the RTC selected MV Transportation Inc.
Sept. 11, 2014
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid had a major role in securing the funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery...
Sept. 10, 2014
The previous agreement between Teamsters Local 533 and MV Transportation ended June 30.
Sept. 8, 2014
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County announced Stephanie Haddock has been promoted to chief financial officer (CFO)/director of the finance department.
Aug. 25, 2014
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County will soon begin a corrective maintenance project on Plumas Street. Work will take place between California Avenue and Plumb...
Aug. 14, 2014
In partnership with the Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living, the Regional Transportation Commission provides free mobility travel training. Transit is an affordable,...
Aug. 13, 2014
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is pleased to announce Chris McDivit has joined the agency as facilities maintenance supervisor.
Aug. 13, 2014
Members of Teamsters Local 533 failed to ratify an agreement with their employer, MV Transportation Aug. 11.
Aug. 11, 2014
During the final hours of negotiations between drivers, mechanics and dispatchers for RTC Ride and their employer MV Transportation, a tentative agreement has been achieved.
Aug. 1, 2014
A Blue Ribbon Committee for Transit, comprised of business and community leaders, is taking an in-depth look at how to address unmet transit needs in Washoe County.
July 28, 2014
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program enables small businesses, businesses owned by women and disadvantaged businesses to compete with major corporations for construction...
July 25, 2014
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The first phase of the SouthEast Connector is substantially complete, about six months ahead of schedule.
The first phase of the SouthEast Connector is substantially complete, about six months ahead of schedule.
July 24, 2014
Regional Transportation Commission Executive Director Lee Gibson will testify before Members of the United States Congress July 22 on “Building Economically Resilient Communities...
July 21, 2014
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is announcing the reopening of the multi-use path along the Truckee River in Sparks, Nevada.OnJune 30, crews plan to reopen...
June 30, 2014
A newly released study shows more people are riding bikes and walking or using wheelchairs to get around the region.
June 10, 2014
With gas prices near $4 a gallon, the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is inviting you to Dump the Pump! As part of this national movement, people may ride ...
June 5, 2014
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is asking for the community’s help to stuff a bus with essential supplies for local seniors – and those making donations...
May 27, 2014
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is announcing the hiring of Joe Harrington as the agency’s new public information officer.
May 22, 2014
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County free 2014Reno/Sparks Bike map is now available online and at locations throughout Reno, Sparks and Washoe County.
May 21, 2014
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County proudly announces the completion of the West Plumb Lane Neighborhood Enhancement Project.
April 28, 2014
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The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is unveiling its new Proterra electric buses at a ceremony on April 14.
The RTC invites the public to celebrate the addition of four brand new battery-electric buses to its fleet with a community celebration on April 14 at RTC 4th Street Station on...
April 9, 2014
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The EPA advised the Corps to seek additional information in regards to the alternatives analysis conducted to select a corridor for the SouthEast Connector road and the environmental mitigation and monitoring plan for the impacted wetlands including the containment of the existing mercury contamination.
The Regional Transportation Commission’s permit application for a Section 404 of the Clean Water Act is still under review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has not been...
Jan. 29, 2014
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County was recognized by the American Planning Association, Nevada Chapter with the DeBoer Award for Outstanding Public Outreach...
Oct. 21, 2013
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The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), officially welcomes The Venetian and The Palazzo as the first employer to join the program at the platinum partner level.
As Las Vegas prepares to recognize Earth Day, Club Ride Commuter Services, an employer-based sustainable transportation program established by the Regional Transportation Commission...
April 25, 2012