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The Point covers major transportation news of the Riverside County Transportation Commission. From construction status to highway improvement projects to funding updates, The Point highlights it all. Check out our latest posts below, or subscribe to our monthly newsletter.
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RCTC saves taxpayers $52 million, reduces long-term debt
The Point: More funding for transportation improvements in Riverside County will be available through 2039 thanks to RCTC’s successful refinancing of more than $410 million in bonds.
Funding & Finance,Finance,Business
December 22, 2017
RCTC Breaks Ground on I-15 Express Lanes Project
The Point: Local and California leaders gathered in Norco to celebrate the start of construction to add express lanes to I-15 between State Route 60 and Cajalco Road..
I-15,Construction,Interchanges,Safety,Ground Breaking
December 22, 2017
RCTC Receives Strong Credit Ratings Ahead of Refinancing
The Point: In a vote of confidence in RCTC’s financial stewardship and responsibility, Fitch Ratings assigned an ‘AA’ rating and S&P Global Ratings (S&P) assigned a ‘AA+’ to RCTC’s long-term sales tax revenue bonds.
Funding & Finance,Finance,Business
December 14, 2017
RCTC Receives Strong Credit Ratings Ahead of Refinancing
The Point: In a vote of confidence in RCTC’s financial stewardship and responsibility, Fitch Ratings assigned an ‘AA’ rating and S&P Global Ratings (S&P) assigned a ‘AA+’ to RCTC’s long-term sales tax revenue bonds.
Funding & Finance,Finance,Business
December 14, 2017
Metrolink Special Train Service to the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s 25th Annual Festival of Lights
The Point: Bypass traffic, parking hassles and enjoy a relaxed ride on Metrolink to the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa's 25th Annual Festival of Lights.
Train,Lifestyle,Rail,Travel,RTA,Arts,Metrolink,Transit
November 16, 2017
RCTC Nominates I-15 Projects for New State Funding
The Point: RCTC votes unanimously to advance three projects that will relieve congestion on I-15 corridor.
Funding & Finance,Finance,I-15,Interchanges
September 22, 2017
I-10/Jefferson Interchange Now Fully Operational
The Point: New Interchange Provides Congestion Relief for Indio and eastern Coachella Valley
Coachella Valley,Travel,I-10,Interchanges,Lifestyle
September 7, 2017