.... But it still might!

I'm trying to find more information to fill the historical gap of what happened. Maybe y'all can help me.

Here's what I know so far:

Prior to MGM Grand, Greg/Terminal extension and bridge, according to a 1974 parcel map, a park called "Truckee River Park" existed here off Telegraph Street.

In 1975-1978 the City of Reno and MGM Grand struck a deal to build a resort we now know as Grand Sierra, but back then the resort plans were even larger than what exist today. They never happened because the Terminal / Greg Street Extension and connection chopped off the planned eastern portion.

That eastern portion was supposed to be a City Park that MGM promised to build, with public access. But the regional Highway and Road Commission (which existed prior to RTC Washoe) deemed the road project too heavy in importance, and the bridge was completed in 1981.

MGM Grand granted 14 acres of land along the river for the Truckee River Greenbelt and Bike Path, which exists today, passing along Camperland trailer park. The resort was built, but the park was not.

But even though Greg Street Bridge was built, it looks like plans for a park began to move forward on the easterly side of Greg Street, but was never completed. I have yet to find any public records, newspaper clippings or other information to explain why.

Sparks finished a basic Gateway Park on the north river bank, but Reno's south portion was never finished.

Aerial imagery from the year 2000 shows the circular pathway / cloverleaf exchange was partially made, but the city never connected it to the south Truckee River Path to connect up with Glendale Avenue. The circular pavement was partially destroyed somewhere around 2004. (Click the slide-out menu on the left, click Imagery, and pick your year. )

The "Ghost Easement"

I visited this area in 2023 and took video footage. It's one of those videos I have been trying to find the time to finish. This whole matter piqued my interest as early as 2022, but when GSR announced their $1 billion dollar expansion project and basketball arena, with workforce housing along the river, the opportunity to provide bicycle connectivity to that site is what really got my juices flowing.

The expansion project's renderings oddly left out that southern path, which told me perhaps either the architect firm did not know about this southern path, or got orders to leave it out of the site plan by GSR.

Then last year, the Truckee River Flood Management Authority announced its plans for a massive regional flood plain park east of GSR, north of Mill, reaching McCarran.

https://trfma.org/wp-content/uploads/securepdfs/2025/07/25.07.30-WorkingGroupMeeting-Presentation_Final_reduced.pdf

Then RTC Washoe, One Truckee River, and RSIC announced their support for expansion of their own portion of Truckee River Path, closing the gap between the shared-use path behind Walmart and connecting it to John Champion Park to meet the existing path at the footbridge.

Maybe it can still happen?

So suddenly, I figured, why not? Completing Gateway Park sounds like a worthwhile endeavor if the path is planned to reach the new McCarran park project, but it will never happen if stakeholders don't work together. If nobody knows about it, how can it gain traction, right? That's why I'm raising awareness of this opportunity to finish Reno's long-lost river park project.

Plus I don't see why GSR would not like to add this to their site plan. There is opportunity for more foot traffic and commerce to come down the pike next to their property. The thought occurred to me, what if that riverfront was turned into a second Riverwalk to compliment the Downtown Riverwalk?

Remember, the first rule of roadmaking: If you build a road that goes nowhere, no one will use it. Case-in-point: the AT&T easement and walkway. It goes nowhere important, so it remains dead and loiterable. It needs "activation" as the capitalists call it.

A riverfront experience at GSR on the way to a regional park near McCarran would really get some bicycle and micromobility traffic flowing down the river corridor. The park will act as a way for people north of the river to reach GSR directly, via its riverwalk, reach the arena, housing, and all its amenities.

Plus, getting to Walmart from Downtown on a bike without ever interacting with a car? Hell yeah. Bike Freeway.

I just obtained the color version of the Reno Redevelopment Agency's report explaining the plan for the riverwalk. It's amazing. Not including Ordinance changes, it's 52 pages long. I was only able to post 20 pages here. The whole report is amazing. After showing a beautiful illustration of the completed Riverwalk, it explains the committee formation process by members of the community, the work committees, the public workshop process, the maps they created to identify existing conditions, issues to fix, desires and needs, and improvements they wanted to see.

Highlights:

• Union Square style plaza planned where the Palladio and Masonic Lodge is.
• A second Mapes-style hotel next to the other one.
• Another hotel near where the baseball stadium is on 2nd and Lake.
• No West Street Plaza / Fountain.
• Mill Street never got closed off between Center and Lake.
• Footbridge crossing Truckee River where the V&T bridge was, into a residential community next to the Auto Museum
• The diagonal block of 1st Street never got closed off.

Additionally, for those interested in rehabilitating the Lear Theater, it specifically gets into that for a good page or so, referring to it under its original name: "First Church of Christ Scientist"

The pages I included after are the bulletpoints for it. The pages I left out were still important, but I OCRed the document, so I'll post that here so search engines can pick up on it.

After all this, the report goes into ordinance changes in Reno Municipal Code, so I won't bother copy/pasting all that here. It might be worth me analyzing it through an LLM in the future, but perhaps just for historic analysis.

POLICY STATEMENTS

Downtown River Corridor Committee Development Policy

For the past one hundred years, development along the downtown banks of the Truckee River has ignored the natural assets of the river. It will not be easy to reverse this pattern without clearly identified incentives to encourage the type and quality of investment envisioned throughout the river corridor district. The following incentives, individually or in combination, could be used to encourage desirable development:

• TAX INCREMENT INCENTIVE I: This incentive provides that a

percentage of the new taxes generated during the first three years of a qualified project will be returned to the development to offset the higher costs of downtown development.

• TAX INCREMENT INCENTIVE II: This incentive provides that new tax increment generated by river district development can be directly applied to public improvements along the river.

ONLY ONE TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM CAN BE USED PER PROJECT

• SITE ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE: This assistance provides that the Agency may use its powers of eminent domain to acquire parcels which would otherwise prevent qualified development projects from proceeding.

PRIORITY PERMIT PROCESSING: To provide a priority permitting process and review schedule for qualified projects.

• REDEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR: A Redevelopment Agency facilitator would be assigned to each qualified project to assist the developer through the development review process, including coordination of review team.

• SPECIAL USE PERMIT EXEMPTION: Allow the Community

Development Redevelopment Agency staff to give discretionary approval, in lieu of tile special use permit process, for signage for qualified projects in the river corridor provided detailed guidelines for signage have been adopted by the Redevelopment Agency Board.

• WATER RIGHTS PROVISION: City of Reno/Redevelopment Agency can assist, but is not required to obtain, and/or provide a percentage for qualified projects.

• PARKING ASSISTANCE: City of Reno/Redevelopment Agency can assist, but is not required to obtain, and/or provide a percentage of off-river parking for qualified projects.

• AGENCY DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION: Agency may provide public right-of-way streetscape improvements for qualified projects.

Policy Statement to Encourage Public/Private Partnership Agreements

To encourage a public/private partnership in the economic revitalization of the Truckee River corridor. This being accomplished through the following: creative economic incentives, tax increment redirection back to projects, assisted site assembly and preparation, public improvements for the development, developer assistance for an expeditious review process, flexible regulatory code changes to encourage new business and private investment and to support all concepts and ideas that will improve the appearance and ambiance of the riverfront and enhance property values. All of the above utilizing Federal, State, County, City and private funding sources.

Policy Statement on Minimum Instream Flow

The City of Reno and its Redevelopment Agency find that it is necessary to maintain flows between the minimum and optimum flows as designated by the Nevada Division of Wildlife in order to preset"e its investment in the downtown waterfront. In promoting the waterfront for future development, it is necessary to have water in the river, and that the water he lively and provide a sense of refreshment as well as flows for fish, birds, other wildlife, vegetation and outdoor recreation in the downtown corridor. Tire enjoyment of the river by residents and tourists alike is a key component of the downtown river corridor. If there is no water, there is no river or waterfront. Policy Statement for Advocacy of the River Corridor DRCC encourages the Redevelopment Agency Board to include a river advocate within the membership of the Citizens Advisory Committee as a means to continue advocacy, oversight and review of river projects.

Policy Statement to Encourage Supporting Plans to Develop the First Church of Christ Scientist for Cultural Activities

To encourage the acquisition and renovation of the First Church of Christ Scientist located at 501 Riverside Drive on the Truckee River for civic and cultural activities.

The church is a unique and appropriate existing development along the river within the Redevelopment area. It is consistent with the architectural and aesthetic concepts set forth in the Blueprint. The renovation of this historic property for cultural purposes will be a positive use of the river and building within the Truckee River corridor, and will greatly benefit and enhance the downtown area.

Policy Statement for Street Vendors and Performers in the Downtown Area

To encourage and support street vendors in the downtown Redevelopment Area; to assist vendors in the permitting process, including coordination with Washoe County Health Department and City of Reno Business License Division; to promote street vending in the river district to stimulate an active pedestrian atmosphere and further the economic revitalization of the Truckee River corridor.

Policy Statement Encouraging Security Programs

To encourage the development and implementation of security programs in the Downtown Area. This being accomplished by:

development of public/private partnerships to form security districts, encourage programs such as Eyes & Ears, Neighborhood Watch and PIP, and coordinate with local businesses to discourage customers from giving money to panhandlers, Policy Statement to Encourage Public Space Replacement in Development Proposals

To develop a land exchange program to replace outdoor public space that is used for new development within the river core area, Every effort shall be made to equate value and utility.

Policy Statement to Retain the Ambiance of Riverside Drive

Riverside Drive is a quiet, mixed residential and small scale office and retail district that extends along the liver west of downtown, The area has many old tree lined streets and older buildings that constitute a distinct urban contrast with the rest of downtown, Emphasis should be place on retaining that quieter, old atmosphere

Policy Statement to Encourage Mixed Uses Along the River

Every effort should be made to combine retail, entertainment, specifically recommended commercial and residential building uses along the river' to promote an around the clock liveliness and "eyes on the street" atmosphere,

Policy Statement Regarding Bridge Rehabilitations and Replacements

Reno has five bridges crossing the Truckee River in the downtown area. Probably all these bridges face replacement or rehabilitation within the life of this plan, Because of the historic significance and because of the need to maintain flood capacity, it is important to increase flood capacity whenever possible, It is also critical to maintain at least the historical aspects of the railings and lights, especially on the Virginia, Center and Sierra Street bridges, The bridges should highlight the river rather than hide or detract from it. Parking should be removed.

WORKSHOPS

Two public workshops were held by the committee under the direction of urban design consultant, Michael Freedman.

At the first workshop in early July 1994, the committee established a series of goals for potential uses and development opportunities in the river corridor:

• Design an urban waterfront along which businesses and residential will focus on the river.
• Serve as a gathering place and provide for a lively pedestrian environment.
• Provide an attraction for tourists and residents.
• Encourage easy access to the river.
• Provide a more "natural" looking river.
• Improve channel walls of the river.
• Provide amenities including lighting, signage, landscaping, outdoor dining, public seating areas, and public art.
• Offer entertainment, special events and activities for all hours, all seasons, and all ages.
• Provide a safe and clean environment.
• Serve as a special space attached to Virginia Street.
• Eliminate parking on the bridges.
• Plan should incorporate the availability of sun in the winter, shade in the summer.

As a result of that meeting, the committee divided into five specific design groups to develop concepts for their assigned blocks. Their functions included:

• Create a detailed schematic of assigned area
• One optional schematic allowed
• Leave "orange zones" (stable properties) untouched
• Recommend any/all changes to area bounded by nearest streets on all sides
• Include riverbed, esplanade, land, buildings, streets

On July 21, the committee reconvened for the second workshop where the five specific design groups reported their findings and made their recommendations. The recommendations they made for potential land uses included:

2nd Street to Lake to First

• Recommended land use
  • Hotel/high-density housing
  • Museum
  • Marketplace
• Detailed description of land use
  • Commerce museum (transportation, mining, etc.)
  • A footbridge to close the pedestrian loop in and out of the downtown core (cultural, historical, e.g., V+T Crossing)
  • Hotel on property at the corner of First and Lake Streets
  • High-density housing/parking and a community marketplace
  • Removal of cement wall along auto museum to increase access to river path
• Detailed description of land use
• Commerce museum (transportation, mining, etc.)
• A footbridge to close the pedestrian loop in and out of the downtown core (cultural, historical, e.g., V+T Crossing)
• Hotel on property at the corner of First and Lake Streets
• High-density housing/parking and a community marketplace
• Removal of cement wall along auto museum to increase access to river path

Lake Street to Center Street, Mill to First Street

• Recommended land use
  • No change to existing land use
• Detailed description of land use
  • Enhance handrails to assist in coordination with other development on north side of river
  • Create access to lower level of AT&T Building, increase landscaping on north side of river
  • AT&T Park, used for displays and small events
  • Addition of cantilevered or other path, or boardwalk along south side of river

Center Street to Virginia, Mill to First Street

• Recommended land use
  • Public facility
  • Retail/office
  • Hotel (full-service destination resort)
• Detailed description of land use
  • Sister City Memorial park on north side of post office/south side of river
  • Repair and implement ornate lights and scroll railings on Virginia, Arlington, and Center Street bridges
• Mapes:
• Scenario #1: Keep hotel site, grand old European hotel with parking on east side of site, hotel on top, atrium incorporated into addition
• Scenario #2: Demolish hotel, keep specific moldings, railings, and parapet design elements of hotel, block to stay a single building surrounded by Mapes-like architecture, atrium incorporated

Virginia to Sierra, Court to First Street

• Recommended land use
  • Plaza
  • Public facility/office/parking/retail
• Detailed description of land use
  • A Union Square-type plaza for street vendors, music, art exhibits, special events on north side
  • Attractive landscaping, fenced area for security, special events
  • Private development of Riverside into offices/new City Hall/retail/parking

Sierra Street to Arlington, Court to First Street

• Recommended land use
  • Retail, restaurant, office space
• Detailed description of land use
  • Retail, restaurant
  • Active garden-type landscaping

RIVER CORRIDOR DESIGN GUIDELINES

Recommended Design Guidelines for River Corridor

• Buildings should present their "best face" to the River.
• Frequently spaced access (doorways) is encouraged along the River and required along certain portions of the River designated for retail/restaurant/personal service use (for example, every 20-25 feet +/- where possible).
• No vehicles other than emergency or maintenance vehicles should be permitted on the River side of any building. Truck/service/dumpster access should be provided on the non-River sides of parcels or from internal alleys. These facilities should be screened from public view.
• Provisions for many views of the River from buildings should be incorporated into the design. Balconies on all floors are encouraged.
• Dining establishments should have direct River "access" and be encouraged to spill out onto the esplanade.
• The space between buildings and the River is to be designed to encourage pedestrian use.
• Outdoor dining on the ground level should be located outside of any necessary pedestrian/bicyclist/emergency vehicle corridors to provide for some permanence of "amenities," like trees, lighting and heating.
• New River wall/railing design shall emphasize views of the River to the degree practical.

Buildings of appropriate scale are encouraged to create a sense of enclosure along the "urban" River corridor with the south side of the River considering solar access/encroachment to protect the pedestrian environment in winter months.

• Architectural articulation should provide a pedestrian scale along the lower level(s) of buildings.
• Pavement patterns, lighting, landscape design and "street furniture" will be consistently designed along the esplanade.
• Parking should be eliminated along the bridges to provide for views to the River corridor and enlarge/enhance its pedestrian environment.
• Attractive night lighting is encouraged both on the esplanade and on/in adjacent buildings. A comprehensive lighting plan should be prepared for the River corridor.
• Art should be incorporated into design, not added as an afterthought.
• Publicly owned open space proposed for development or private use should be offset with additional public open space, of equal or better "value," elsewhere in the River corridor.

Riverfront Square Design Guidelines

The Downtown River Corridor Committee has recommended that a town square be constructed on the north side of the Truckee River between Sierra and Virginia Streets. This riverfront square is to be central to the river corridor and is anticipated to stimulate activity all along the river by bringing people to the corridor.

In order to ensure that the composition of the square is consistent with the existing portion of the River Walk as well as the general intent of the committee, the Downtown River Corridor Committee recommends the following guidelines and criteria be incorporated into the square's design:

• The square shall be constructed in such a fashion that it can be utilized year-round.
• The square is to function as both a special events venue as well as being available for the day-to-day use of the general public.
• The square shall be visually open and inviting to the public.
• The square shall have direct access to the river.
• The square will allow vendor permitting and have leasable space.
• The square shall have a stage for special events and ceremonies.
• The square shall have equipment such as microphones, speakers, and essential utility requirements for larger gatherings of people designed and built in.
• The square will be maintained on a continual basis. As part of this requirement, the grounds and pavement will be of a material which is easy to clean. Refuse control shall be constantly monitored and monies for weekend employees shall be set aside.
• The architecture will be of a timeless design.
• Limited vehicular access will be allowed for the staging of special events and the set-up and removal of related equipment.
• Provisions will be made for shaded areas which will allow for greater utilization during the hot summer months. This includes the planting of trees and artificial apparatuses which can be set up to provide shade.
• The square shall have the capability of providing high-intensity lighting for safety and special events. The committee desires to have an "illuminating effect" which will draw anyone passing by to want to stop and check things out.

The design of the River Walk shall be consistent with the general guidelines and themes adopted for the river corridor.

• The square should be fenced and gated for security when special events are held for a period of more than a day. The fencing should not visually close off viewing of the river or surrounding area.

The committee recommends that action be undertaken immediately to determine the cost of the proposed plaza and notify affected property owners of the city's intent.

The committee further recommends that a design competition be held using the above-listed criteria as guidelines. The selection committee should be comprised of community members as well as several individuals who have served on the River Corridor Committee.

Slightly old news (2 months ago) but I just learned Metcalf Builders announced completion of the renovated building, introducing 47 studio apartments and 39 one-bedrooms.

https://www.my118west.com/

For any Californian refugees considering moving into this building, just know these studio units used to rent for $475 /mo a few years ago, fully furnished with all utilities paid—not the $1180 they're asking for now.

They're calling the building "restored" but all pics of the internals look completely replaced with new, modern fixtures with fabricated wood flooring, etc—not the original beautiful paneled walls, trimmings, glass cabintry, etc, so I would call this renovated, not restored.

The Ross Manor, formerly the Colonial Apartments, was run by the Ross family for decades. The front yard used to look like (the last picture in this post's gallery), shaded old growth tree canopy and a working fountain. Originally, that corner lot hosted a single-family home before it was demolished shortly thereafter.

I just feel it's important to mention these little details because we're living in an age where repainted mid-20th century motels now market themselves to unknowing immigrants as "Luxury Flats."

I'm sure Metcalf did a fine job bringing the building up to code, and I don't mean to demean their work. In 2009, I considered moving into one of the Ross' few "1-bedroom" units. It was a corner unit on the top floor, with all its original 100 year old fixtures and wood completely intact, and I loved it. The reason I decided not to was because when I touched a light switch the hair on my head immediately raised up on end like I had just got zapped by a Tesla Coil. So hopefully they replaced all the plumbing, wiring, etc.

I'd also be curious to find out what type of mail receptacles are present now, because the prior ones sucked horribly, stuffed in a narrow hallway, and all parcels had to be held at the front counter for pick-up.

I'm very glad the original historic facade has been kept, though I was dismayed to see it marred with many HVAC exhaust ports during construction. It would have been nice if they tinted them with a subdued brick color to blend in with the terracotta.

Perhaps they will plant new trees on the front lawn, and the one on the public right-of-way. Those elements really played a part in the building's beauty.

In any case, I hope this development can help rebuild the neighborhood and get more business flowing along 1st Street again. I miss Java Jungle dearly, and we need to get the free Sierra Spirit bus back, which used to stop in front of the church before heading back to UNR every 10 minutes. This corner used to be hopping with activity any time of the year with coffee 'til midnight and poetry night every Monday with artists lined up down the block to participate.

• It's city-owned land that could be available for purchase (more so than the Believe Plaza, because it's re-claimed land from the ReTRAC Union Pacific Railroad deal that the city would benefit from selling off).
• It's in the Entertainment District.
• It's in the Redevelopment District.
• It's not a public square or park.
• It's zoned properly.
• It needs full-time activation.
• It already has controlled access.
• It's in the heart of the city near the arch. It's Reno af.
• It can handle loud 24/7 noise; this USED TO BE a 24-hour city.
• It's got plenty of space for food vendors.
• It's already set for live concerts (which they have on occasion) with a temporary stage.

I know the city already has that little handshake deal with Caesar's Entertainment for that land, but from a planning perspective, this location is the APPROPRIATE zoning for such a place.

It's sometimes activated for street events, but there are 6 blocks of street space for such events (1st to 6th Street are where the built-in bollard points are), so there's no shortage of room.

The residents of The Montage might not like this idea because they want less noise, not more, but that's a different and larger city planning conversation to have regarding placemaking and what Reno wants to decide to be.

Also, according to Kurt Stitser, this district is where he and Phil originally wanted to put The Eddy. He stated this at at City Council meeting when he applied for a Conditional Use Permit in 2016. (Because the Riverwalk isn't zoned properly for his use.)

The point is, according to the Reimagine Reno Master Plan, this is where an open-air container park with alcohol sales and desire for unlimited operation scope and times should be.

The Believe Plaza was formed by imploding the Mapes Hotel, which was an option listed in the 1995 "Revitalization Strategy for the Downtown River Corridor" report. It was always intended to be a public square, a general plaza.

>Mapes:

>• Scenario #1: keep hotel site, grand old European hotel with parking on east side of side, hotel on top, atrium incorporated into addition

>• Scenario #2: demolish hotel, keep specific moldings, railings and parapet design elements of hotel, b lock to stay a single building surrounded by Mapes-like architecture, atrium incorporated

>Virgina to Sierra, Court to First Street

>• Recommended land use
• plaza
• public facility / office / parking / retail

>• Detailed description of land use
• a Union Square-type plaza for street vendors, music, art exhibits, special events on the north side
• attractive landscaping, fenced area for security, special events
• private development of Riverside into offices / new City Hall / retail / parking

The Mapes ended up being imploded after the flood of 1997, and in 2004 it was turned into an ice skating rink for $4.8 million, and was in use seasonally until construction crews of the Virginia Street Bridge damaged the copper cooling coils underneath the concrete slab. This is why it is no longer used for that purpose. They would need to excavate the entire slab and replace the coils.

That's a little history for historical context of how this plaza came to be. It is not blight. It can stand for improvements, but it is a unique space that cost millions to develop over 30 years.

This is why I think people are so opposed. People care about the Believe Plaza, and now it's in danger of being privatized. It's not the correct spot for a leased development. It is a public square. (err, oval..)

The Rock Corridor and I-80 underpass is an unsigned State Highway from Hymer to Victorian.

The underpass has not improved since 1974 when the freeway opened. It is not a complete street, and barely has pedestrian facilities.

The month-long RTC Rock Corridor Study Survey period came and went. RTC is already proceeding to present findings to the RTC Board and Advisory Committee.

But with NDOT's sudden revelation that they are expanding I-80 from Rock to McCarran presents a unique opportunity for inter-agency collaboration with RTC to improve this underpass.

The time for Public Comment on the freeway project is now. Both NDOT and RTC need your feedback to ask for improvements to this segment of road.

Comment for the Spaghetti Bowl Phase 2A project is here with the big "COMMENT NOW" button:

https://spaghettibowlphase2a.com/vm1-design-modification

I urge you to comment with something like the following:

Dear NDOT District II Right-of-Way Division and RTC Washoe Planners,

I am writing as a local Washoe County resident regarding the 0.31-mile state highway portion of Rock Boulevard (State Route 668), specifically the I-80 underpass and interchange segment connecting Hymer Avenue to Victorian Avenue.

Currently, RTC Washoe is conducting the Rock Boulevard Corridor Study to improve multimodal safety, while NDOT is developing designs for Phase 2A of the Reno Spaghetti Bowl project, which limits out at the Rock Boulevard bridge abutment. This underpass is a notorious bottleneck that completely lacks safe, continuous bicycle or pedestrian infrastructure.

Because this critical segment is held under state right-of-way jurisdiction, I am request that NDOT and RTC Washoe actively collaborate to ensure that the underpass be upgraded and structurally modified during Spaghetti Bowl Phase 2A to facilitate active transportation lanes.

As a constituent, I strongly urge both agencies to finalize an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to foot the bill for complete streets elements inside this underpass. Rebuilding this highway corridor without closing the active transportation gap would be a massive missed opportunity for regional safety.

Thank you for your time, protection of our public right-of-way, and commitment to multi-agency collaboration.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information / Neighborhood]

The project manager for the Rock Corridor Study is Shay League, and I urge you to ask for additional information on how to participate in public engagement: sleague@rtcwashoe.com

The RTC Project page is here: https://rtcwashoe.com/rock-boulevard-corridor-study/

Still working out the details, been working on it all day since I saw the earlier posts about widening the freeway between Rock and Pyramid.

• Burgundy = Freeway
• Blue = surface streets
• Yellow = Light Rail
• Green = major bike routes

Freeway Route

You build over the UPRR rail yard where they store trailers. Negotiate air rights. That frees up a chunk of land and keeps the downtown Sparks core neighborhood free to build up around Victorian like it should be.

RTC is currently conducting a Rock Blvd. corridor study at the request of Sparks. That underpass at I-80 needs to be redone, brought up to standards, so put a dogbone roundabout underneath, with a cycle path on the west side. The east side is already a retaining wall, so build a retaining wall on the west side to make room for pedestrians / bikes.

LIGHT RAIL

The light rail comes off the mainline area, ducks up through the middle of the freeway over Rock, then ducks back down to surface level and have a stop at the Nugget / Centennial Station. Then it ducks back up over Pyramid, follows the freeway until Legends, climbs over it, put a station there at the parking lot and planned hotel at the Marina, and then east from there it follows the freeway through the I-80 expansion project until you reach Mustang. Stop at the Mustang Ranch, and the

Roundabouts

Make a roundabout at Pyramid and Victorian, get the cycle traffic through there to link the existing cycle path that heads East. I have to still work this out, because right now platoons of cars head through the interchange at Pyramid. This would clog up the roundabout.

I'll keep working on this. I'd love to get some constructive (harhar, puns) feedback, ideas, brainstorming etc. Meet me at the Biggest Little Discord Server. DM me for a link!

... without you.

At tonight's CMAC meeting (5:30 PM), WSA, Inc., the engineering firm hired by RTC Washoe, will be presenting its feasibility study for a heavy rail commuter service from Downtown Reno to the TRIC (Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center). I'll be streaming live, and there will be a chat room of course!

There will be a public comment period on Zoom at the beginning and end of the meeting. Link is in the description.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkbmWhteLEw

The Citizen's Multimodal Advisory Committee (CMAC) is composed of private citizens around the area who regularly use bus, bike, rail (if we had one), or other alternative forms of transportation, to advise RTC on various projects, provide feedback, and a report of our comments is given to the RTC Board.