The Road Ahead with RTC: RIDE FREE on RTC Transit Services on Election Day

SPONSORED: The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is proud to provide free transportation to the community on all transit services on Tuesday, November 8, for Election Day.

In partnership with the Washoe County Registrar of Voters, the RTC is offering free transit service to everyone to be able to reach polling locations. Please check route and schedule information at rtcwashoe.com, as not all polling locations are served by transit.

“Access to the election process should not be a barrier for anyone choosing to vote in person. Using public transportation to reach the polls is an opportunity open to everyone in our community,” said RTC Executive Director Bill Thomas.

There are a variety of benefits to taking public transportation. For example, if you take a bus, you help reduce greenhouse gas emissions into our environment, which helps promote better air quality in the Truckee Meadows. In addition, public transportation can ease traffic congestion and save fuel.

Free transit also spurs increased ridership and encourages people who have not tried transit before to do so.

The RTC will also provide free transportation on all transit services on Friday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day.

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