RTC offers free transit service for furloughed federal employees

2019-08-20T11:59:15-07:00| Categories: Press Releases|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2019

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Sue Christiansen, RTC, 702-676-1891 Office, [email protected]
Catherine Busche, RTC, (702) 676-1788 Office, [email protected]


RTC offers free transit service for furloughed federal employees

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LAS VEGAS – The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) will provide free transit service to any furloughed federal employee effective today, and until the federal government resumes all operations.

“We understand that many furloughed federal employees may be struggling financially during the ongoing government shutdown and transportation costs should not be an additional burden,” said Tina Quigley, RTC general manager. “To help ease the hardship, furloughed government employees can use the transit system at no cost.”

Furloughed employees must show their federal employee ID to the driver when boarding the bus.  For more information on the RTC’s transit service, visit rtcsnv.com.

About the RTC
The RTC is the transit authority, transportation planning organization, regional traffic management agency and administrator of Southern Nevada Strong, the regional planning effort for the Las Vegas valley. The RTC’s vision is to provide a safe, convenient and effective regional transportation system that enhances mobility and air quality for citizens and visitors. The RTC encourages residents and visitors to use a variety of transportation choices to help reduce traffic congestion, clean the air and improve the quality of life in Southern Nevada. For more information about the RTC and its major initiatives or to download its transit app rideRTC, visit rtcsnv.com.

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About the RTC
The RTC is the regional authority overseeing public transit, metropolitan planning, roadway funding, traffic management, and the public bike share system. The RTC’s vision is to advance regionally transformative mobility solutions through equitable, innovative and sustainable infrastructure development. The RTC’s mission is to elevate quality of life for residents and visitors through sustainable planning, collaborative problem-solving, and safe and equitable transportation service. For more information about the RTC and our major initiatives or to download the rideRTC app, visit rtcsnv.com. Stay informed by subscribing to our blog or following us on social media.

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