RTC warns Southern Nevada could cut 42% of transit service by 2028 without new funding RTC leaders told lawmakers that without new, sustainable revenue Southern Nevada faces major transit reductions: 15 of 39 routes could be eliminated and paratransit and senior services sharply reduced, affecting riders and jobs.

Southern Nevada is on the brink of a transit crisis, with the potential to cut 42% of services unless new funding solutions are found.

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Washoe RTC outlines BRT and microtransit success; contracts WSP for commuter-rail feasibility study with private partners RTC Washoe told the working group it has seen sustained ridership growth, operates two BRT lines and microtransit zones, and has contracted WSP to study a commuter-rail link using Union Pacific tracks between downtown Reno, Sparks and the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center with funding partners including NDOT, Panasonic and Tesla.

Washoe County's transit system is booming with 5.8 million trips last year and ambitious plans for a commuter-rail link that could reshape regional connectivity!

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RTC Southern Nevada warns funding shortfall, outlines transit modes and case for high‑capacity options RTC Southern Nevada staff told the working group the region relies heavily on a 3/8 percent sales-tax share, carries roughly 55 million annual bus trips, and faces a long-term funding shortfall without a successful revenue initiative; staff also reviewed transit modes from buses to commuter rail and urged planning to pursue federal and discretionary grants.

Southern Nevada's transit system is at a crossroads, facing a critical funding shortfall that could impact millions of riders unless innovative revenue solutions are found.

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Nevada lawmakers mandate safety infrastructure for transit operators in large counties Nevada enacts safety measures for transit operators in counties with populations over 100,000.

Nevada's new Assembly Bill 361 is set to revolutionize transit safety, introducing cutting-edge measures to protect operators in bustling counties.

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