RTC of Washoe County Hosts Public Information Meeting on Proposed Pyramid Highway/US 395 Connection Project

Date: April 14, 2008
Contact: Michael Moreno RTC Community Relations/Public Affairs Officer
Telephone: 775-335-1869 FAX: 775-348-8999
Cell Phone: 775-771-6453
E-mail: mmoreno@rtcwashoe.com

Reno, NV­ The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) will host a public information meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at the Lazy 5 Community Center located at 7100 Pyramid Highway in Sparks from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The RTC of Washoe County on behalf of the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is conducting a public information meeting to provide information and receive comments from the public on the proposed Pyramid Highway/US 395 Connection Project.

The project engineering and environmental studies will consider alternatives to increase capacity along the Pyramid Highway’s north/south corridor and provide a new east/west connector from US 395 to the existing Pyramid Highway. The defined areas of study include the Pyramid Highway Corridor from Queen Way to Calle de la Plata, and a proposed US 395 Connection Corridor, from US 395 to Vista Boulevard.

The meeting will include an “open house” featuring exhibits and project information with RTC of Washoe County staff and consultants available for questions. A brief presentation about the project will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a short comment period, and then returning to the open house format. The public is encouraged to attend and provide comments about the proposed project. A Spanish-language translator will also be available. For more information about the project, contact Doug Maloy, Project Manager at (775) 335-1865 or e-mail at dmaloy@rtcwashoe.com. Written requests can also be sent to him at RTC, 1105 Terminal Way, Suite 108, Reno, NV 89502

For individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations for effective participation and communication, contact Julie Maxey, NDOT Public Hearings Officer at (775) 888-7171. Requests for accommodations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

The RTC of Washoe County is the regional public agency responsible for all aspects of surface transportation in the Truckee Meadows. Offices of the RTC of Washoe County are located at 2050 Villanova Drive in Reno. The telephone number is 348-0400.

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