KOLO TV and the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) have created a new weekly news segment focused on transportation in the Truckee Meadows. “The Road Ahead with RTC” airs on Tuesdays at 6:20AM during “Daybreak.” This weekly news segment will feature experts discussing a wide range of transportation issues. Following each broadcast, webcasts of each interview will be available here on the web channel for at least one month.
The Road Ahead with RTC
February 2: Road Projects Creating JobsTransportation partners signed on the dotted line last month for a contract worth more than $31 million in construction activity. This week John Madole, executive director of the Associated General Contractors, talks about how street and highway projects are putting people back to work right now.
January 26: Identifying Projects for Public Funding
Deciding which transportation projects move forward --and when--is the job of the Regional Transportation Commission. Lee Gibson, executive director of the RTC, explains how the RTC board decides where to invest your tax dollars.
January 19: Nevada Highway Safety
Traci Pearl, administrator with the State of Nevada’s Office of Traffic Safety shares news on efforts to keep everyone safe on Nevada highways. It takes a team and the efforts are working.
January 12: Public Input Needed for Moana Lane Widening
David Logan, RTC project manager, talks about plans to widen Moana Lane between the freeway and Virginia Street. The public is invited to a community meeting on January 14 to learn more about the project.
January 5: Know Your Snow Route
Getting around in the snow just became a little easier. Predetermined snow routes on RTC RIDE will keep you rolling in winter weather. Joel Gardner, director of operations for First Transit shares details of the new Snow Route program.
December 29: New Year’s Eve Service
This year, RTC’s free New Year’s Eve safe ride home program is extended from 7pm on Dec. 31st to 4am on Jan. 1st. The operational cost as well as program marketing expenses are fully funded by many generous community partners including St. Mary’s, Northern Nevada DUI Task Force, KOLO TV, and Reno Radio Reps.
December 22: Serving the Community
Angela White, marketing director for the RTC, identifies the many ways RTC is involved in the community.
December 15: Take RTC RAPID for Holiday Shopping
Connie Wray, from Alice 96.5FM, talks about her quick trip to the mall on RTC RAPID, traveling to and from Meadowood Mall on Virginia Street.
December 8: Food for Fare on RTC Transit Services
Your trip across town can feed others in need. Felicia Archer, RTC Public Information Officer, provides details about RTC’s Food for Fare campaign and the need this annual food drive fills in our community.
December 1: Student Art Display at Transit Center
Rosemary Pressler, principal of Lincoln Park Elementary in Sparks shares with us how students will help the RTC celebrate Sparks Hometowne Christmas at RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA.
