Transportation

Las Vegas deadlier than Manhattan: Saving pedestrian lives on our streets

A sign hangs over a new crosswalk on North Decatur Boulevard between Vegas Drive and Lake Mead Boulevard Monday, April 8, 2013. The crosswalk is dedicated to Doris Stoehr, a resident of Las Vegas Manor senior complex, who was killed crossing the boulevard in February.

In 2012, pedestrians died at a higher rate in Clark County than in the counties that include Manhattan, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago and Dallas. And the situation is getting worse.

2 March 2014
By Jackie Valley

American Airlines drops bereavement fares

In this Nov. 29, 2011, file photo, a passenger walks through an American Airlines baggage claim area at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.

American Airlines has ended its policy of extending special fares to passengers who must book a last-minute flight because of a relative's death.

26 February 2014
Associated Press

McCarran reports solid start to 2014 with increase in January passenger traffic

Southwest Airlines planes sit at McCarran International Airport.

McCarran International Airport kicked off the first month of 2014 with a healthy increase in passenger traffic. Nearly 3.3 million passengers passed through the airport’s gates in January, up 5.3 percent from January 2013, according to figures released this afternoon by the Clark County Department of Aviation.

26 February 2014
By John Taylor

Tony Hsieh-backed startup airline adding Las Vegas flights

A Surf Air plane sits on an airport tarmac.

Surf Air is adding flights to and from Las Vegas. But this isn't your typical commercial carrier. You'll pay at least $1,350 a month to ride.

26 February 2014
By Eli Segall

State announces sale of bonds for Project Neon property purchases

Project Neon will widen Interstate 15 between the Spaghetti Bowl and Sahara Avenue and will add a new ramp to connect the U.S. 95 HOV lanes with the I-15 express lanes.

inancing to allow the state to buy property for the giant Project Neon road expansion project in Las Vegas has been arranged, the state Treasurer’s Office said today.

26 February 2014
By Cy Ryan

Nevada governor wants to make new interstate a presidential priority

The Nevada Department of Transportation explained several route options for the proposed Interstate 11 project through Southern Nevada at a public meeting Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at NDOT's district offices.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2014/02/25/nevada-governor-wants-to-make-new-interstate-a-presidential-priority/

25 February 2014
The Washington Post

Oil spill closes ramp at 215 Beltway and I-15

An oil spill has closed the off-ramp from the westbound 215 Beltway to Interstate 15 South, causing traffic delays.

20 February 2014
By Brian Nordli

Winter storm on East Coast cancels flights in Las Vegas

In this Thursday, May 9, 2013, photo, a Southwest airliner comes in for a landing as a row of Allegiant Air jets are parked at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.

A winter storm pummeling the East Coast and the South is wreaking havoc on flight schedules at McCarran International Airport.

13 February 2014
By Richard N. Velotta

MGM Resorts adding charging stations for electric vehicles

Drivers of electric vehicles will soon find 27 new charging stations at nine MGM Resorts International properties along the Las Vegas Strip.

11 February 2014
By Ed Komenda

Ramp from 215 Beltway to Interstate 15 reopens after oil spill

The ramp from the westbound 215 Beltway to southbound Interstate 15 was temporarily closed this morning because of an oil spill.

11 February 2014
By Brian Nordli

State expediting crosswalks, signals on Blue Diamond Road

The Nevada Department of Transportation is speeding up a safety project on Blue Diamond Road, where there have been a number of accidents.

10 February 2014
By Cy Ryan

X Train derails plan for scheduled service, to offer charter trips instead

Kenny Walker, right, event captain for Masterpiece Cuisine, makes Smore desserts during a tour of X Train Club cars Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014.

Las Vegas Railway Express unveiled a revised plan to bring Southern California visitors to Las Vegas in upscale rail cars, which shifts its model to charter excursions.

4 February 2014
By Richard N. Velotta

Southwest adding nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Dallas

A Southwest Airlines jet takes flight in this undated file photo.

Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Dallas in the fall when an antiquated law restricting flights at Love Field ends.

3 February 2014
By Richard N. Velotta

Traffic delays expected on I-15 for F Street project

Expect traffic delays along Interstate 15 starting Sunday night as crews work to reopen F Street beneath the freeway.

1 February 2014
By Ana Ley

Las Vegas airport sees most passengers since 2008

In this Thursday, May 9, 2013, photo, a Southwest airliner comes in for a landing as a row of Allegiant Air jets are parked at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.

A total of 3.3 million passengers moved through McCarran International Airport in December, up 4.1 percent from December 2012 and closing the books on a year that saw 41.9 million passengers.

30 January 2014
By Richard N. Velotta
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