RTC authorizes NEPA study for two Northeast Connector alignments; vote 3–1

Oct 1, 2026

The Regional Transportation Commission approved advancing the Vista Boulevard and La Posada Drive alignments into the federal NEPA review by a 3–1 vote, with the board directing early tribal coordination and noting that no construction decision was made.

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The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County on Oct. 4 authorized staff to advance two proposed Northeast Connector alignments—Vista Boulevard and La Posada Drive—into the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process, a preliminary step that will analyze environmental, cultural and operational impacts.

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