The Reno City Council has been busy, making decisions on a variety of projects and programs poised to impact the city from transportation infrastructure to public safety enhancements. In a recent meeting, an array of noteworthy actions were taken that are set to shape the future of Reno in various ways. One of the key projects involves rehabilitating the ReTRAC Trench, a significant feature of the city’s transportation network.
Last Wednesday, a contract was approved for Q&D Construction LLC for the trench rehabilitation project with a hefty price tag of almost $2 million. A past endeavor, completed in 2006, had laid the groundwork for this, removing numerous at-grade railroad crossings for increased safety. Repairs will focus on areas of the concrete walls within the trench that are showing wear. The makeover, funded by the ReTRAC Maintenance Fund, is on track to be wrapped up by the end of summer 2026, according to the City of Reno’s announcement.
Grace Church stepped up with a $25,000 donation to bolster the Reno Police Department’s Mobile Outreach Safety Team program. This initiative, fittingly named “For the One,” combines forces of police officers and licensed mental health professionals to tackle crises head-on. In a synergistic effort, the program liaises with the city’s Community Action Outreach Division to guide those grappling with mental health issues, substance use, and homelessness towards recovery. The funds are earmarked for extra training chances and equipment upgrades that would sharpen field documentation, case management, and operational efficiency. The MOST program, currently reliant on city general funds, grants, and donations such as this, looks to enhance its reach and efficacy through such contributions…