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RTC warns of $1.4B 10‑year maintenance shortfall; council hears EV fee, ITS and bike network proposals
Summary
The Regional Transportation Commission told Reno council its maintenance study estimates roughly $1.4 billion needed over 10 years to meet regional maintenance goals. RTC proposed prioritizing preventative maintenance, piloting intelligent transportation systems and exploring local fees on electric/hybrid vehicles if state action stalls.
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) presented two studies to the Reno City Council on Nov. 12 that together outline a substantial challenge for regional road funding: a maintenance study identifying an estimated $1.4 billion regional shortfall over the next decade and an examination of declining fuel‑tax revenue driven partly by electrified and more efficient vehicles.
RTC Executive Director Bill (for the record) told council that preventative maintenance and strategic prioritization—keeping good roads in good condition rather than chasing failing pavements—should be central to county and regional planning. The RTC study analyzed snow plowing, potholes, crack sealing, striping and…
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