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Evening closures scheduled on D Street: Monday, Sept. 14, 2009; Evening closures are scheduled this week on D Street near Interstate 15 as work continues on the freeway.
State marks start of latest I-15 construction project: Corridor will see work from Silverado Ranch Blvd. to Tropicana Ave.; Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009; When construction on the latest Interstate 15 project begins in early 2010, most of the interstate near Las Vegas will have been under construction within the past year. “We will have I-15 pretty much messed up all the way from Craig Road down almost to the state line,” Nevada Department of Transportation Director Susan Martinovich said Thursday at a kickoff for the latest project. Interstate 15, the most highly traveled corridor in the state, has had major construction projects underway since September 2008.
Summer’s end might not bring lower gas prices: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009; Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and is usually the end of higher gasoline prices sparked by summer travel, but this year might be an exception.
Drivers on Strip to see construction relief for Labor Day: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009; Locals and tourists trying to navigate the Labor Day crowds in the Las Vegas Valley should find it easier than most days, as construction on some roads will go on hiatus for the holiday weekend.
Las Vegas expecting fewer visitors, less spending this Labor Day: Friday, Sept. 4, 2009; Fewer travelers will be celebrating the unofficial end of summer with expensive weekend trips this Labor Day holiday, local and national tourism research shows.The Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority is expecting an estimated 273,000 visitors during the holiday weekend, 2,000 less than the visitor count for 2008. Citywide hotel occupancy is expected to reach 87 percent, a 1.8 percent drop from Labor Day weekend 2008.
Report: Nevada roads are good but pedestrian deaths high: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009; According to a recent report, Nevada's roads are in pretty good shape.
RTC breaks ground on $17 million downtown transit center: Monday, Aug. 31, 2009; The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada broke ground Monday on its Bonneville Transit Center in downtown Las Vegas. The $17-million transit center will be the main terminal for the RTC’s new ACE bus lines, scheduled to begin service early next year.
Sewer, ramp work ties up local roadways: Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009; Construction will slow down vehicles on Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue this week. Work on utilities for McCarran International Airport has affected traffic on Tropicana Avenue near the Strip since March.
Fertitta remembered for 'kindness, generosity, integrity' at funeral: About 2,000 people attend Catholic Mass for Station Casinos founder; Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009; Station Casinos founder Frank Fertitta Jr. was remembered at a funeral Saturday as a loving man who had a great deal of faith. The funeral attracted a large gathering of Las Vegans and notables from the arenas of business, sports and government.
RTC opens new bus maintenance facility: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009; The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada opened a huge new maintenance facility today in the southern valley. The Sunset Maintenance Facility, on Sunset Road and Decatur Boulevard just north of the Las Vegas Beltway, will service about 250 buses and 50 paratransit vehicles and has room for expansion.
I-15 blasting, closures end ahead of schedule: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009; There’s good news for motorists traveling between Las Vegas and California on Interstate 15: The road will no longer be closed for blasting.
Vehicle traffic on I-15 at Calif. border sees uptick: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009; Although the total number of visitors to Las Vegas has been on the decline, vehicle traffic on Interstate 15 at the Nevada-California border is up, according to numbers released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Scheduled blasting prompts I-15 delays near Calif. border: Monday, Aug. 10, 2009; Parts of Interstate 15 will be closed every Tuesday and Thursday for blasting near the California-Nevada state line beginning this week.
Berkley: High-speed trains a ticket to more tourism dollars: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009; Rep. Shelley Berkley came to admire to high-speed trains while in Taiwan with her husband. While there, she was impressed with the speed and efficiency of the system and decided that a similar system was needed at home. “This is fabulous, we need to do this in the United States of America,” she said.
NDOT to widen Lake Mead Parkway: Thursday, July 30, 2009; The Nevada Department of Transportation has plans in the works to widen Lake Mead Parkway east of Boulder Highway, thereby improving access to the Lake Las Vegas resort community.
Construction to prompt closures on valley roads: Summerlin Parkway, Las Vegas Beltway to see closures; Thursday, July 30, 2009; The next week could be a hectic one for motorists on Las Vegas Valley freeways as a construction project closes part of Summerlin Parkway and work on the Las Vegas Beltway closes down ramps and restricts lanes.
Some Henderson residents decry Boulder City Bypass plans: Homeowners say added traffic from new road will detract from their neighborhoods; Saturday, July 25, 2009; Homeowners in Henderson’s southeastern tip are upset about parts of the proposed Boulder City Bypass, but transportation officials say their complaints may be coming too late to make changes in plans first brought to the public in 2002. Residents in the River Mountain Ranch Estates and Old Vegas neighborhoods say the current design of the new freeway will bring unwanted traffic to their streets.
Centennial Hills transit center construction closes road: Saturday, July 25, 2009; Construction in the new Centennial Hills transit center and Park and Ride facility is causing road closures and lane restrictions near Durango Road and U.S. 95 in northwest Las Vegas.
Link between Las Vegas, Laughlin to get update: Monday, July 20, 2009; Travelers going to Laughlin from the Las Vegas area should give themselves some extra travel time later this month while road construction restricts traffic at the junction of U.S. 95 and State Route 163.
Nevada to get $5.3 million for transportation projects: Friday, July 17, 2009; The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today that it has approved $5.3 million in stimulus money for Nevada transit improvements.
Construction projects impact roads throughout Las Vegas area: Wednesday, July 15, 2009; A number of road construction projects will have traffic tied up in the Las Vegs area, while the city will mark the opening of a new section of N Street in West Las Vegas on Monday. Meanwhile, two other projects by the Las Vegas Public Works Department are being recognized today by the American Public Works Association, Nevada Chapter.
Gas prices on downward trend since July 4 holiday: Saturday, July 11, 2009; Drivers have seen a little relief at the gas pump over the past week as prices have fallen 5 cents since the July 4 holiday.
Construction means weekend closures on Summerlin Parkway: Friday, July 10, 2009; Construction to connect Tenaya Way over Summerlin Parkway means more closures for the freeway later this month.
Report: Las Vegas drivers rank among nation’s worst: Thursday, July 9, 2009; If you’ve ever thought Las Vegas drivers are worse than their counterparts in many other parts of the country, you were right. Las Vegas came in at No. 153 out of 200 cities on Allstate’s annual America’s Best Drivers Report.
Lowered speed limit another reason to slow down at Red Rock: Officials, bicyclists laud speed change, safety improvements; Wednesday, July 8, 2009; Motorists who like taking high-speed tours of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area better watch how fast they are driving. The speed limit on State Route 159 through the area is now 50 mph. The Nevada Department of Transportation announced the change this morning at a news conference at the Red Rock overlook.
Report says Las Vegas traffic getting worse, bucking national trend: Wednesday, July 8, 2009; Drivers nationwide are spending less time stuck in rush-hour traffic for a second straight year, but in Las Vegas commutes have gotten worse, according to a report released Wednesday.
Ramp from U.S. 95 to Summerlin Pkwy. to close for construction: Friday, June 26, 2009; Drivers trying to go from northwest Las Vegas to Summerlin will have a new obstacle to navigate for the next three months.
RTC announces bus route changes: Thursday, June 25, 2009; Changes to most of the Regional Transportation Commission’s 36 bus lines are scheduled to go into effect Sunday. Most of the route changes are minor, but the commission suggests that riders check their routes before traveling on the system.
Officials laud transit center, buses as ‘close' to light rail: $11 million Centennial Hills Transit Center partially funded with federal stimulus funds; Wednesday, June 24, 2009; Las Vegas and Clark County officials joined the Regional Transportation Commission in breaking ground this morning for a new $11 million transit center in the northwest valley. The Centennial Hills Transit Center will include approximately 900 parking spaces, passenger drop off areas, bike storage and an air-conditioned building for passengers to wait for buses.
Economy claims two Las Vegas area thrift stores: Monday, June 15, 2009; Two thrift stores run by Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada have fallen victim to the struggling economy. The charity has permanently closed its store at 3430 E. Tropicana Ave., near Pecos Road. Its store at 1767 N. Rancho Drive has been closed temporarily.
Meeting’s focus shifts to broader housing crisis: Friday, June 12, 2009; The topic of discussion during a town hall meeting Thursday night was supposed to be how the mortgage crisis has affected minorities. Instead, discussion quickly turned to senior citizens and others hurt by a down economy.
KNPR to host town hall meeting on mortgage crisis: Wednesday, June 10, 2009; Nevada Public Radio is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday night to address the foreclosure problems plaguing Southern Nevada.
Local dealerships relieved, anxious about GM bankruptcy: Monday, June 1, 2009; General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday as part of the Obama administration's plan to shrink the automaker to a sustainable size, and officials at local car dealerships are reacting to the news with relief and apprehension.
Economy claims another Vegas car dealership: Friday, May 29, 2009; Another local car dealership has fallen victim to the struggling economy. Pat Clark Auto Showcase shut down Friday after 67 years of selling cars in the valley.
Groups predict steady visitors for holiday: Friday, May 22, 2009; This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer as people take to the road and air for Memorial Day. Lucky for travelers, experts aren’t predicting many complications.
Trauma survivors say 'thanks' to UMC workers: Annual luncheon brings hospital staff, healed patients together; Thursday, May 14, 2009; Of all the people who spoke at University Medical Center's annual Trauma Luncheon, the one who seemed to have had the biggest life change was the one who wasn't a patient or a hospital employee. Alice Rossa-Verley thanked the assembled doctors, nurses and other hospital staff for helping to save her daughter's life earlier this year. But the biggest cheers came when she announced that their actions inspired her and her husband to become nurses.
Economy claims another Las Vegas auto dealership: Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge announces it will close on May 29; Wednesday, May 13, 2009; Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge announced today that the dealership will close May 29 after being “buffeted by both dramatic decreases in sales and difficulties in the credit markets.” The dealership said stakeholders tried for months to come up with a plan to keep the business open.
Tourism workers rally to invite visitors to Vegas: Similar events were planned for other cities that rely heavily on tourists; Tuesday, May 12, 2009; Hundreds of casino and resort employees gathered Tuesday at the Las Vegas Convention Center to call attention to Americans whose jobs depend on travel.
Construction workers protest Pinnacle shareholder meeting: Union members say they're upset over casino project in Louisiana; Tuesday, May 5, 2009; More than 100 members of the Laborers' International Union of North America protested outside Pinnacle Entertainment's annual shareholder meeting today in Las Vegas. The union wants the Las Vegas-based company to use union workers for its Sugarcane Bay Casino project in Lake Charles, La. In response, the company said it's unsure why the union is upset about a project that has barely begun.
County flips switch on stoplight at dangerous intersection: Neighbors along Las Vegas Blvd. have asked for signal since car struck and killed pedestrian last year; Monday, April 27, 2009; Many who live between Interstate 15 and Las Vegas Boulevard have viewed the stretch of pavement that leads to the tourist mecca on the Strip as a potentially deadly trap that separates them from jobs, shopping centers and schools. Some relief for those residents came today, as the county turned on a newly installed traffic signal at the boulevard's intersection with Wigwam Avenue. The stoplight should provide residents with a safer place to cross the busy thoroughfare.

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