What’s Next for 771 Southwood Boulevard? January Update
January 28, 2026 | Member Submitted
January Update regarding 771 Southwood Boulevard:
At the December 3, 2025, TTD Board of Directors meeting, Jim Marino, Executive Director of the Tahoe Transportation District, requested the Board provide direction as to alternatives for the 771 Southwood Boulevard site. Mr. Marino presented several options, including:
- Moving forward with the original intent of the property which is to construct a mobility hub with parking; or
- Abandon the transit hub project and pursue transferring the parcel to the local jurisdiction for purposes of affordable housing per FTA guidelines; or
- Abandon the transit hub project, and pursue the sale of the parcel as is, and use the proceeds on another FTA eligible project within TTD’s Capital Program
After considerable discussion, the Board of Directors instructed staff to explore transferring the property at771 Southwood Boulevard to the local jurisdiction (Washoe County) for purposes of affordable housing per Federal Transit Administration disposition guidelines.
On January 12, 2026, Staff had an initial meeting with Washoe County and Reno Housing Authority (RHA) to discuss the feasibility of a transfer. Reno Housing Authority will be investigating the potential for a project at the site. TTD will be meeting again with Washoe County/RHA in February 2026 for an update.
Mr. Marino has been instructed to bring an update back to the TTD Board of Directors in April 2026, at which time the Board may consider moving forward with the transfer process under the Federal Transit Administration should the County/RHA have a conceptual project. Should the County/RHA not be willing to pursue a transfer, then staff have been instructed to consider the sale of the parcel.
The December 3,, 2025 staff report can be found HERE and the Meeting minutes for this item can be found HERE.