On Wednesday night, RTC and the City of Reno hosted a pop-up for the Biggest Little Bike Network to hear community feedback and showcase the progress of their efforts.
While the project remains in the design stages, RTC really wants to hear the community's thoughts.
The program will see urban transportation improvements for many streets in downtown, including 5th Street, Virginia Street, Vine Street, and Lake Street/Evans Avenue.
“The Biggest Little Bike Network is a significant milestone in transforming downtown Reno's transportation infrastructure,” said Sara Going, RTC’s Project Manager for this initiative. “This network will enhance four key downtown Reno corridors with protected bike lanes, improved intersections, and accessible bus stops designed to provide better separation between different modes of transportation.”
These bike path networks will create seamless travel for university students, connecting the campus to downtown and midtown, and creating transportation options for visitors and residents seeking entertainment and other destinations.
“The project’s goal is to create safer travel options for cyclists, pedestrians, and scooter users throughout downtown Reno,” Going said. “That will improve safety and comfort for everyone.”
The President of the Nevada Bicycle Coalition tells us these paths and the improvement of pedestrian travel will revitalize the area.
"The casinos want bikes, RTC wants bikes. The managers are realizing this is the way to revive downtown, and now they want to hear from the public," they said.
With public feedback positively influencing RTC's efforts, they were able to host this pop-up on "Bike Night" to continue to showcase their work and hear from community members. Going added,
"People are excited and interested in biking more and having a more pleasant, safer experience biking. There's a lot of support for the project, which is really great for us. We want to deliver things that are supported by the public and are going to support great transportation options in the region."
As the project moves through its advanced design phase, construction is expected to begin in 2026.
