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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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Commission’s Express Lanes Debt Rating Upgraded to A+
The Point: Rating upgrade recognizes RCTC’s responsible management of the 91 Express Lanes
October 19, 2026
Two-Day Weekend Closure of Metrolink 91/Perris Valley Line October 17 and 18
The Point: Closure will allow crews to complete improvements at the Perris-South Metrolink station
Transit,Rail,Metrolink,Train,Construction,Projects,Community,Station
October 14, 2026
Updated Smart Room Offers Performance Data for the I-15 Smart Freeway Pilot Project
The Point: New online tools help residents understand how the pilot Smart Freeway system works and track the project’s performance
I-15,Projects,Community,Smart Freeway,Temecula,Murrieta
September 30, 2026
Residents Name San Jacinto Valley Expressway Project
The Point: The future 12-mile county expressway project receives new name thanks to community input
Travel,Community,Commission,SR-79
September 24, 2026
Stranded On a Riverside County Freeway? No Problem, Freeway Service Patrol is Here to Help
The Point: Commission’s FSP Program provides motorist aid when needed the most
September 14, 2026
Help Choose the Name of the New County Expressway Between Winchester and San Jacinto
The Point: Residents are asked to select their choice for the name of new expressway project
July 24, 2026
Help Shape the Future of Transportation! RCTC is Hosting a Public Hearing on Transit Needs in Riverside County on August 10
The Point: RCTC and Riverside County transit operators will use feedback provided for future transit improvements
Travel,Transit,Rail,Metrolink,RTA,Train,Community,SunLine,Commission
July 20, 2026
RCTC Awarded $25 Million for Vital Improvements Along One of The Most Travelled Corridors in the United States
The Point: Thanks to the federal funds, the 91 Eastbound Corridor Operations Project is closer to begin construction in 2028
91,Projects,Funding,Federal Funding,Grants,Commission
July 15, 2026
RCTC Celebrates Start of Construction of Mid County Parkway Ramona Expressway Project
The Point: 8.6-mile project will add much-needed transportation safety improvements
Safety,Construction,Community,Celebration,Mid County Parkway,Measure A,Commission
June 25, 2026
RCTC Activates California’s First Smart Freeway System
The Point: Commission’s project incorporates smart tech to improve traffic flow along I-15
Travel,I-15,Smart Freeway,Temecula,Murrieta
June 8, 2026









