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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
Celebration,Construction,Commission,Safety,Mid County Parkway,Community,Measure A
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
Smart Freeway,Travel,Temecula,I-15,Murrieta
June 8, 2026
RCTC Recognized with Construction Industry Awards for Delivering Innovative Mobility Solutions in Riverside County
The Point: Awards reflect the Commission’s commitment to project delivery excellence
71/91,Commission,I-15,Travel,Celebration,71,91,Awards
June 4, 2026
Commission Awards Contract to Extend I-15 Express Lanes from Corona to Lake Elsinore
The Point: Extension of the 15 Express Lanes to southwest Riverside County will be one of the first to use the progressive design method on the state highway system
Express Lanes,Travel,Commission,I-15
June 1, 2026
Improvements Underway for Phase II of the State Route 60/Potrero Boulevard Interchange Project
The Point: RCTC and the City of Beaumont held a joint groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction
Celebration,Construction,Beaumont,Safety,State Route 60,Community,Interchanges,Commission
April 30, 2026
Join our Traffic Relief Plan Tele-Town Hall Events
The Point: Join RCTC for two tele-town halls on April 13 and 29, 2026
Lifestyle,Traffic Relief Plan,Travel
April 9, 2026
Join RCTC’s Traffic Relief Plan Webinar to Learn About Projects Planned in Your Community
The Point: RCTC will be hosting a webinar to provide information about the Traffic Relief Plan on Monday, April 6, 2026
Lifestyle,Traffic Relief Plan,Travel
April 2, 2026
2025: Connecting the Future
The Point: 2025 was a year marked by progress, innovation, and significant milestones. A year where RCTC wasn’t just building projects but pathways to a stronger future for Riverside County residents.
Celebration,Travel,Commission,Community
March 31, 2026
I-15 Smart Freeway Pilot Project Prepares to Boot Up
The Point: Baseline data collection period underway along northbound I-15 in Temecula
Smart Freeway,Travel,Temecula,I-15,Murrieta
March 25, 2026
Measure A Specialized Transit Program Adds Non-Profit, Providing New Travel Options to More Residents
The Point: Kindful Restoration offers transportation services for adults and children participating in reentry programs following incarceration or probation
Funding,Transit,Lifestyle,Measure A,Specialized Transit,Travel,Commission
March 4, 2026










