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RCTC Opens New Westbound Lane, Green River Road to 241
The Point: New lane to help provide traffic relief; watch for full closure of all 91 lanes on Friday night for sign placement.
Projects,Construction,Travel,91,Community
January 6, 2022
RCTC Chair Asks Gov. Newsom to Bring Urgent Relief to Riverside County’s Traffic Congestion; Public Asked to Show Support
The Point: Harnik calls for proactive partnership and strategy from state
Funding,Funding & Finance,Business,Finance,Lifestyle
December 16, 2021
Historic Investment for Roads, Bridges, & Climate Resiliency in Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
The Point: Federal investment can help leverage local and state funding to deliver more transportation infrastructure improvements in Riverside County
Funding & Finance,Train,Awards,Grants,Travel,Funding,Culture,Projects,Finance,Construction,Safety,Coachella Valley,Rail,Federal Funding,Lifestyle,Community,Legislation
December 9, 2021
Measure A Fills Funding Gap for Key Projects in Corona, Lake Elsinore, Jurupa Valley
The Point: Local funding helps deliver safety, traffic relief projects in Riverside County
Train,Funding,Funding & Finance,Construction,Interchanges,Community,Finance,Projects,Measure A
November 29, 2021
I-215 Placentia Interchange Construction Passes Halfway Mark
The Point: Progress Continues for First Mid County Parkway Construction Contract; Design to Advance for Second Contract
Projects,Mid County Parkway,Construction
November 18, 2021
Show Your Support for Daily Passenger Train Service Between Coachella Valley, L.A.
The Point: RCTC is seeking federal grant funding for next phase of engineering, environmental studies
Funding,Funding & Finance,Projects,Travel,Coachella Valley,Culture,Finance,Community,Rail,Train,Lifestyle
November 4, 2021
RCTC Prepays Federal TIFIA Loan and Refinances Debt, Saving Taxpayers $85 Million
The Point: Paying off loan adds flexibility for RCTC to fund traffic relief improvements along the 91
91,Finance,Federal Funding,Business,Express Lanes,Funding & Finance,Funding
October 28, 2021
It’s a Wrap! Pachappa Drive Underpass in Riverside
The Point: Project removed temporary railroad bridge and added new retaining wall
Construction,Safety,Lifestyle,Projects,Train,Rail
October 27, 2021