Get a flat tire, need a battery jump, or did your car overheat? FSP drivers come to the rescue at no charge to make these speedy repairs and more. If they can’t get you back on the road, they will tow your vehicle to a designated CHP location.

Now, without further ado…the envelopes please!
• In the Top Driver Award category, the award goes to Alexandro Alvarado of Coastal PrideTowing.
• In the Driver of Excellence category, John Materne of Pepe’s Towing won top honors.
• Carlos Castillo Jr. of Royal Coaches won top honors in the Driver of Excellence category.
• The Rookie of the Year award went to Manuel Gebara Jr. of Pepe’s Towing.
• And the People’s Choice award was presented to David Camberos of Pepe’s Towing

FSP drivers affect the lives of western Riverside County motorists every day. Sherry W. rated John Materne “an 11 out of 10,” noting that she “had a tire blow out and had pulled over with cars zipping by me. He saw me and pulled up behind me, gave me the brochure and offered to change my tire. He did so quickly and efficiently. I was in a dangerous area and was so thankful.”

The Riverside County FSP program is ranked as one of the highest benefit/cost FSP programs in the state and is funded by Caltrans and RCTC, with additional funding from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction for weekend service. FSP operates Monday through Friday (except on some holidays) from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the morning commute and from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for the afternoon commute. Friday afternoon service operates from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Midday and weekend service is also available on select highway segments.

FSP in Riverside County operates on the 91, on I-15 between the 60 and the 79, on the 60 from I-15 to Theodore Street, and on the full length of I-215.

For more information about the FSP program, visit www.rctc.org/fsp

In addition to these investments, RCTC:

• Protected our environment, especially by becoming the managing agency of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority, which implements the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
• Improved our public transit system with continued funding of three Metrolink lines, nine Metrolink stations, seven local bus systems, and 16 specialized transit services
• Helped our economy recover by providing nearly 13,000 jobs and saving taxpayers $85 million by prepaying our federal loan and refinancing debt for the 91 Express Lanes
• Offered drivers choices by operating the 91 Express Lanes, opening the new 15 Express Lanes, and reinvesting toll revenue in new traffic relief projects along the 91 and 15 corridors, and
• Connected with residents via our social media and website, reestablishing the RCA Stakeholders Committee, and aiding stranded motorists with our Freeway Service Patrols

The voices in our communities help shape the transportation system. RCTC is working to connect to residents across our county to look for ways to reduce transportation bottlenecks and hear how to achieve greater mobility options.

As we begin a new year, check out RCTC’s 2021 work and accomplishments in our Annual Report and video series to learn more.