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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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Emerging On-Demand Microtransit Services Expand Mobility Options in Riverside County
The Point: Microtransit services in Riverside County prove to be popular with riders
RTA,Transit,Funding,Coachella Valley,Rideshare,SunLine,Travel,Community
August 21, 2023
Riverside County Transportation Projects Receive Bipartisan Support with Congressional Funding Requests
The Point: Representatives Ken Calvert, Young Kim, and Mark Takano include RCTC funding requests for transit and highway projects in transportation spending bill
Funding,Funding & Finance,Rail,Commission,Train,Federal Funding,Community,Metrolink,Highway,91,Transit,Coachella Valley
August 15, 2023
Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Projects in Riverside County Receive Funding Boost
The Point: RCTC awards $6.9 million in funding for 12 bicycle and pedestrian projects throughout western Riverside County and Coachella Valley
Funding,Health,Commission,Community,Travel,Coachella Valley,Environment,Lifestyle
July 24, 2023
Riverside County to Receive $11 Million to Address Traffic, Air Pollution, and Equity
The Point: SCAG has awarded grant funds to innovative transportation projects across Riverside County
Funding,State Funding,Funding & Finance,Grants,Study,Health,RTA,Environment,Community,Commission,Travel,Coachella Valley
July 19, 2023
RCTC’s VanClub Monthly Subsidy Increases to $600
The Point: VanClub helps commuters save more money and stress less
Measure A,Funding & Finance,VanClub,Travel,Commission,Funding,Transit,Lifestyle,IE Commuter,Rideshare
July 17, 2023
Commission Awards $135 Million in Local Funds for Regional Arterial Projects
The Point: Voter-Approved Measure A and Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees will provide $135 million in much need transportation funding throughout western Riverside County
Funding,Interchanges,Funding & Finance,Commission,Community,TUMF,Travel,Measure A
June 29, 2023
Freeway Service Patrol: 30 Years of Service
The Point: FSP program has assisted over a million stranded motorists and counting on Riverside County highways
Celebration,Safety,FSP,Travel,Highway
June 28, 2023
Mid County Connectivity Enhancement Program to Receive $44.5 Million in State Funding
The Point: The Mid County Parkway Ramona Expressway and Metrolink Double Track Project are recommended to receive SB 1 funding
Mid County Parkway,Funding,Rail,Highway,Gas Tax,Grants,Train,Metrolink,State Funding,SB1,Transit,Commission,Community
June 15, 2023










