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Transportation Investment Business Plan Concludes: Growth of Southern Nevada Economy is Tied to Mobility

DECEMBER 7, 2015 | Las Vegas, Nevada

Today, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) released the Transportation Investment Business Plan (TIBP) – a community-informed document whose key takeaway is that tourism and resident growth will overwhelm the existing capacity of Las Vegas’ transportation infrastructure and greatly affect the future economic health of southern Nevada, if significant and coordinated action is not taken.

Travel Industry Applauds Las Vegas for Travel Infrastructure Planning

JUNE 15, 2015 | U.S. Travel Association

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement commending the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and a diverse group of community leaders for presenting a plan to build a world-class transportation infrastructure network in Las Vegas.

An old idea gains traction with Las Vegas Strip train tunnel proposal

JUNE 3, 2015 | LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

When historians look back at the achievements of Las Vegas resident William “Bill” Flangas, they may end up remembering him most for a tunnel project he pitched but never got to see built.

A one-track question: When will the las Vegas monorail expand to the airport

JUNE 1, 2015 | LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Ridership is up, the economy is improving, new attractions are opening, so let’s just cut to the chase about the Las Vegas Monorail: When will Las Vegas see a line extension to McCarran International Airport?
A one-track question: When will the las Vegas monorail expand to the airport

Las Vegas Strip corridor transportation plan has people talking

MAY 28, 2015 | LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

That idea to drill a double-deck tunnel under McCarran International Airport to carry cars, trucks and possibly a light-rail train to the Las Vegas Strip won’t be a slam-dunk. For that matter, neither will the proposal to build a subway under the Strip between Sahara...

Las Vegas Strip corridor transportation plan has people talking

Will a subway eventually run beneath the Las Vegas Strip?

MAY 27, 2015 | LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

A light-rail subway system beneath Las Vegas Boulevard is among the ambitious recommendations that have emerged from a transportation plan that has taken more than two years to complete.
Will a subway eventually run beneath the Las Vegas Strip?

Strip traffic consultant: ‘This is not a study… This is a business plan'

MAY 14, 2015 | LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Don’t get the Regional Transportation Commission’s consultant on a resort corridor transportation plan worked up about writing a study about Strip traffic — even though that’s what it has been called.
Strip traffic consultant: ‘This is not a study… This is a business plan'

Panel: Time to invest in Vegas transportation

MAY 14, 2015 | LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

It was clear from the tone of some of the questions and answers in a panel at Wednesday’s Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance breakfast meeting that Southern Nevada’s transportation issues are on track to get more political.
Panel: Time to invest in Vegas transportation