Regional Transportation Commission Meeting – June 10, 2026

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) met on June 10, 2026, to approve minutes, award multiple construction contracts, discuss an Access Management Plan update, and receive staff reports. All action items were approved unanimously.

Consent Calendar

• Minutes of May 13, 2026: Approved unanimously.
• Contract 273-00013 – Nevada Barricade and Sign Company: Awarded as the lowest responsive bidder for a total of $274,159. Authorized expenditure of 10% contingency if needed. Approved unanimously.
• Contract 273-00034 – Sierra Nevada Construction (Buddhaway Pavement Preservation): Awarded for $342,108, including a future transit stop at the JAC office and surface treatment on Buddhaway and Airport Road. Funded primarily with regional transportation funds. Approved unanimously.
• Contract 273-00035 – Sierra Nevada Construction (Pavement Preservation District 3): Awarded for $1,299,107, covering roads including Marsh Road, Hellsbelt Road, South Edmonds Drive, Racetrack Road, and roads in Scholes Ranch. Includes shoulder widening for cyclists. Approved unanimously.
• Resolution 2026-RTC-R-1 – FTA Section 5310 for JAC Paratransit: Approved to fund paratransit services for $254,905. Unanimous.
• Resolution 2026-RTC-R-2 – FTA Section 5339 for ADA Bus Stop Improvements: Approved for $141,871.10 (includes 10% match of $14,187.10). Unanimous.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were offered during opening or on any agenda item.

Discussion Items

• Access Management Plan Update (Agenda Item 5D): Transportation and Traffic Engineer Casey Sylvester presented proposed draft tables and language for updating the city's access management regulations. The presentation covered road classification (proposing to reference NDOT functional classifications and remove industrial as a classification), intersection and driveway spacing, sight distance, auxiliary lanes, median turn restrictions, network connectivity, and right-of-way. Key discussion points:
  • Commissioners asked for real-world examples of how the proposed spacings would impact existing and future developments. Staff cited Appian Way, the Sinclair gas station at College Parkway, and Silver Oak as cases where current code lacked tools to prevent poorly spaced access points.
  • Commissioner Maloney emphasized the need to distinguish between guidelines, policy, and code, cautioning against overly restrictive requirements that could burden small businesses or redevelopment projects. She suggested using guidelines to clarify expectations rather than adding code hurdles.
  • Mayor Bagwell and Commissioner Costa raised concerns about unintended consequences for existing businesses seeking to expand, and the difficulty of applying new standards to redevelopment. They requested staff include a grace period and conduct listening sessions with the development community before finalizing.
  • Staff noted that the proposed thresholds (e.g., 80 vehicles per hour for requiring multiple accesses) were based on existing traffic impact study triggers, but Commissioner Maloney pointed out that a typical Chick-fil-A averages 120 vehicles per hour, so such thresholds could inadvertently prevent popular restaurants.
  • Commissioners supported removing industrial as a functional classification but preserving its consideration via a footnote for right-of-way width in industrial zones.
  • Staff indicated the draft document would be refined based on direction and brought back for future review; no action was taken on this item.

Key Outcomes

• All action items (contract awards and resolutions) were approved unanimously.
• No July 2026 RTC meeting is scheduled due to lack of items.
• Staff will incorporate direction from the Access Management Plan discussion, including conducting a workshop with the development community, evaluating redevelopment triggers, and clarifying whether elements will be adopted as code, policy, or guidelines. A revised draft will return to the RTC at a later date.
• The Appian Way traffic signal project is scheduled to start construction in late June 2026, with signal activation anticipated in a few months. Commissioners expressed mixed feelings, with Mayor Bagwell reiterating safety concerns and questioning potential traffic congestion impacts.