Light Rail System on Virginia Street
Sector: Rail • Location: Reno, Nevada, United States
Source: Reno Gazette Journal
A proposed light rail system along Virginia Street between the University of Nevada, Reno and the Mount Rose Highway, estimated to cost $700 million for 11 miles. The system was envisioned to connect Reno and Sparks and possibly extend to Carson City. The plan was not pursued due to high costs and was replaced by a more economical bus rapid transit system.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Rail, Road, Education, Government
- Location
- Reno, Nevada, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Reno Gazette Journal
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Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A proposed light rail system along Virginia Street between the University of Nevada, Reno and the Mount Rose Highway, estimated to cost $700 million for 11 miles. The system was envisioned to connect Reno and Sparks and possibly extend to Carson City. The plan was not pursued due to high costs and was replaced by a more economical bus rapid transit system. |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Nevada |
City | Reno |
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Source | Reno Gazette Journal |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Road, Education, Government |
Article published date | 2025-10-31 |
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