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Freeway Service Patrol to Expand Coverage in Southwestern Riverside County
The Riverside County Transportation Commission is expanding its Freeway Service Patrol this September along Interstate 15 and Interstate 215 with new funding from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, more commonly known as the “gas tax.”
August 2, 2018
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.
Mid County Parkway,Projects,Construction
July 26, 2018
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.
Transit,Construction,Rail,Projects,Travel,Train,Metrolink
July 18, 2018
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.
July 10, 2018
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.
Settlement,State Route 60,Mid County Parkway,Projects
July 3, 2018
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.
Travel,FSP,Celebration,Safety,Lifestyle
June 28, 2018
RCTC Seeks Federal Funding for 71/91 Interchange Improvements
The Point: Public may register support for rebuilding this interchange
71/91,91,Federal Funding,Interchanges,71,Projects,Construction,Funding
June 18, 2018