Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County - RTC

Ribbon cut. Project complete. ✅

Today, RTC Washoe joined project partners, community leaders and stakeholders to celebrate the completion of the Mill Street Capacity and Safety Project.

This project delivered major improvements along the corridor, including:
🚗 Widening Mill Street from four lanes to five
🚦 A new signalized intersection at Golden Lane
🚴 Continuous dedicated bike lanes
♿ ADA-accessible sidewalk and pedestrian ramp improvements
➡️ A new free-flow connection to southbound I-580
💧 Utility and drainage upgrades

Thank you to the community for your patience throughout construction and to our project partners for helping deliver another investment in a safer, more connected transportation system.

We broke ground today on the Military Road Capacity & Safety Project!

RTC was joined by project partners, community leaders and Spanish Springs Construction to celebrate the start of this $35 million investment in the North Valleys.

The project will widen Military Road from two lanes to four between Lemmon Drive and Lear Boulevard while adding new traffic signals, sidewalks, a shared-use path and drainage improvements designed to improve safety, mobility and connectivity throughout the corridor.

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we kicked off another project that will help meet the transportation needs of our growing community.

For more information and updates, visit RTCWashoe.com.

🚧 Construction begins June 15 on the Military Road Capacity & Safety Project!

This $35 million investment will widen Military Road from two lanes to four between Lemmon Drive and Lear Boulevard while adding new traffic signals, sidewalks, a shared-use path and drainage improvements.

Starting June 15, drivers will see lane shifts along Military Road as crews begin storm drain and utility work. One lane in each direction will remain open throughout construction.

⚠️ Traffic control is subject to change.
🚗 Expect delays and allow extra travel time.
📅 Construction is anticipated through fall 2027.

Learn more: rtcwashoe.com

🚧 Heads up, Sparks drivers!

The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) is starting roadway improvements on Prater Way in Sparks on Monday, June 15.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Pyramid Way and Stanford Way as crews begin concrete removal, concrete replacement and storm drain improvements on the Prater Way Rehabilitation Project.

For more information visit RTCWashoe.com.

That's a wrap on the Arlington Bridges Project! 👏

Thank YOU, the community, for your patience, flexibility, and support throughout construction. RTC and our partners are proud to deliver two beautiful new bridges that will serve residents and visitors for generations to come.

For fun, here are some numbers behind the construction:
🔨 16,558,000 pounds of concrete placed
🛣️ 3,162,000 pounds of asphalt paved
🔩 520,000 pounds of reinforcing steel (rebar) installed. If laid end to end, the rebar would stretch approximately 60 miles — enough to go around the McCarran loop more than 2.5 times!
🪨 1,300 boulders moved and placed in the Truckee River
💧 More than 700,000 gallons of water held in aquadams to safely divert the Truckee River during construction
🐟 More than 1,600 fish safely relocated
👷 19 subcontractors helped bring the project to life
🌳 32 new trees and 295 shrubs and plants added to enhance the project area

Watch the full timelapse video of construction at ArlingtonBridges.com!

🚍 Have you noticed?

The Regional Connector fare dropped to $2 yesterday. Riding between Reno and Carson City now costs less than half of what it used to as part of RTC's new pilot program. Transfers to JAC in Carson City are free. Download the Transit App and plan your $2 ride.

REMINDER! 🚧

The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) will begin construction on the Virginia Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Improvements Project at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 31. Initial work will take place on South Virginia Street between Moana Lane and Hubbard Way.

The project will add bus-only lanes on South Virginia Street from Peckham Lane to Plumb Lane, making service faster and more reliable for riders along one of Reno’s busiest corridors. Additional improvements include water line replacement, ADA-compliant sidewalk and driveway upgrades, drainage improvements and traffic signal upgrades.

Learn more at rtcwashoe.com!

Thank you, Washoe!
We received about $7,000 worth of new items, gift cards, and cash as part of our Stuff-A-Bus Donation Drive for our seniors.
Special thank you to our amazing partners:
Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County - RTC
KOLO 8 News Now
Target

We’re approaching the finish line on the Arlington Avenue Bridges Project! 🌉

Construction remains on schedule for completion in early June as crews wrap up final improvements throughout the corridor, including:
✔️ Intersection work at Arlington Avenue and Island Avenue
✔️ New signage
✔️ Concrete and lighting installation
✔️ Trees and landscaping enhancements

Thank you to the community for your patience as we deliver safer, more resilient and more connected infrastructure in the heart of downtown Reno. 💗

Learn more at ArlingtonBridges.com!