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SunLine Transit Agency Offers “Haul Pass” Program for Free College Bus Rides
SunLine Transit Agency has launched its new Haul Pass program, which provides free unlimited SunBus rides for students actively enrolled in College of the Desert.
Lanes Shift for 15 Express Lanes Construction
Travel lanes have shifted toward the median on both northbound and southbound Interstate 15 near State Route 91, allowing crews to work safely along the outside shoulders of I-15.
RCTC Receives Funding for Truck Lanes on Route 60
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) awarded $71.55 million to the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) today to partner with Caltrans to build truck lanes and safe shoulders on State Route 60 in the “Badlands” area of unincorporated Riverside County between Moreno Valley and Beaumont.
Work Continues on Riverside-La Sierra Metrolink Parking Lot Expansion
Construction is under way to expand the Riverside-La Sierra Metrolink Station, making it easier for train riders and other transit users to access the station and park before continuing their commutes.
RCTC Gears up for Early Construction Activities for New Interchange on I-215 in Perris
Motorists will have a new entrance and exit to and from Interstate 215 in Perris, with construction of the Placentia Avenue interchange starting next year.
Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station Parking Lot Repaving Under Way this Month
The Riverside County Transportation Commission is completing improvements to the Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station parking lot this month. Sections of the parking lot north of the bus entrance driveway are being paved this week and next week.
RTA Celebrates Summer with Free Rides on RapidLink
The Riverside Transit Agency is giving customers another reason to ride the bus with free rides on RapidLink, July 1 to September 3. Just hop on and your ride is free – no coupon or secret code is needed.
RCTC Resolves Litigation for Route 60 Truck Lanes and the Mid County Parkway Project
The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) has reached a final settlement with a group of plaintiffs, resolving legal challenges to a pair of transportation projects that are essential to improving traffic safety and efficiency in Riverside County – the State Route 60 Truck Lanes Project and the Mid County Parkway Project.
Freeway Service Patrol: 25 Years of Assisting Riverside County Motorists
There is no doubt about it: Riverside County’s Freeway Service Patrol drivers are superheroes. Flat tire? No problem. Dead battery? Easy. Overheated engine? Check. Need a tow? It’s handled. And not only is the service fast, it’s free.