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The draft TIBP recommendations are grouped according to seven “suites” – constellations of interrelated, complementary projects and policies that if implemented together will have the greatest strategic impact. While the draft TIBP recommendations are being considered for further development, the RTC, NDOT and local governments will continue optimizing and enhancing the existing transportation system and infrastructure to maximize its effectiveness in connecting Las Vegas, its residents and visitors.
Enhance visitor mobility between McCarran International Airport, the Resort Corridor and Downtown
Project Suite 1: Enhance visitor mobility between McCarran International Airport, the Resort Corridor and Downtown
Surface/Local Roadway Improvements
- Improve passenger loading areas at McCarran International Airport – including strategies for private transportation services (taxis, limos, shuttles) that increase the movement of passengers, minimize conflicts and accommodate the addition of transportation network companies
- Develop an elevated one-way couplet system on Koval Ln/Swenson St and segregated lanes on Tropicana Ave to serve as an express connection between the airport and the Resort Corridor
High-Capacity Transit Improvements
- Core Area light rail connecting McCarran International Airport to the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas, generally along Las Vegas Boulevard
- Bonneville Transit Center expansion to accommodate light rail
- Light rail extension to Cashman Center
- McCarran Multimodal Transportation Center adjacent to McCarran International Airport that could interface with the public transit system, private transportation services and the airport’s on-site people mover circulation system
Improve pedestrian safety and mobility along Las Vegas Boulevard
PROJECT SUITE 2: Improve pedestrian safety and mobility along Las Vegas Boulevard
Pedestrian Improvements
- Circular pedestrian bridge at Las Vegas Blvd/Sahara Ave could also become an attraction and
serve as a gateway between the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas
- Pedestrian bridges on Las Vegas Blvd at Riviera Blvd, Resorts World Dr, the LINQ, the Flamingo,
Bellagio Dr/Paris Dr, and Hard Rock Café/MGM Dr
- Add capacity in constrained areas with elevated sidewalks between Caesar’s Palace and Bellagio,
Bellagio and City Center, the Flamingo and Venetian, the Plaza (McDonald’s) and Harmon Ave, and
in front of Treasure Island and Caesar’s Palace
- Widen sidewalks to 18 feet, where feasible
- Resort Corridor wayfinding system that includes a series of directional and destination signs
installed throughout the Core Area to guide visitors to resort destinations and services
Improve connections between convention and event facilities
PROJECT SUITE 3: Improve connections between convention and event facilities
Surface/Local Roadway Improvements
- Giles-Reno-Koval linkage improvements
- Koval Ln widening
- Paradise/Swenson one-way couplet extension
- Harmon Ave Complete Street
- Howard Hughes Parkway extension (Tropicana-Flamingo connector)
- Convention Center Dr/Riviera Blvd Complete Street (prioritize pedestrians)
- Convention Center Dr/Riviera Blvd Complete Street (prioritize transit/taxis)
Pedestrian Improvements
- Pedestrian bridges on Paradise Rd at Convention Center Drand Harmon Ave, and on Koval Ln at Sands Ave and Tropicana Ave
High-Capacity Transit Improvements
- Monorail extension to Mandalay Bay
- New monorail station at Sands Expo and Convention Center
- Monorail spur to LVCVA expansion facilities
Improve connectivity between the Core Area and workforce population centers
PROJECT SUITE 4: Improve connectivity between the Core Area and workforce population centers
High-Capacity Transit Improvements
- High-capacity transit via Bus Rapid Transit or Light Rail Transit on Maryland Pkwy
- High-capacity transit via Bus Rapid Transit or Light Rail Transit on Charleston Blvd
- High-capacity transit via express bus lines utilizing North 5th St, Valley View Blvd/US 95/Summerlin Pkwy, South Las Vegas Blvd/Blue Diamond Rd, and I-215/CC-215
- Flamingo Rd corridor transit improvements
- Regional park-and-ride facilities
Improve Core Area access from I-15
PROJECT SUITE 5: Improve Core Area access from I-15
Surface/Local Roadway Improvements
- Valley View-Harmon grade separated connection over the Union Pacific Railroad
- Martin L King Blvd extension south to Meade Ave
- Meade Ave connection to Resorts World Dr
Freeway Improvements
- I-15 direct access HOV drop ramp to Meade Ave
- I-15 direct access HOV drop ramp to Harmon Ave
- I-15 direct access HOV drop ramp to Hacienda Ave
- I-215 HOV direct airport connection
- I-15/Tropicana Ave interchange capacity upgrades
Improve Downtown circulation and access
PROJECT SUITE 6: Improve Downtown circulation and access
Surface/Local Roadway Improvements
- Intersection improvements at Las Vegas Blvd/Main/St. Louis/Paradise
- Martin L King Blvd extension to Oakey Blvd
- Grand Central Pkwy-Industrial Rd connector
Freeway Improvements
- I-515/City Pkwy interchange
- I-515/Maryland Pkwy interchange
- I-15/NEON Gateway direct access HOV drop ramp
Pedestrian Improvements
- Downtown Las Vegas pedestrian bridges across the Union Pacific Railroad
High-Capacity Transit Improvements
- Downtown Circulator Trolley
Support transportation infrastructure coordination and implementation
PROJECT SUITE 7: Support transportation infrastructure coordination and implementation
Public Policy Actions
- Transportation navigation program: Give visitors the tools and information they need to
understand where they are going, what transportation options are available, how much they cost,
and where to access them.
- Resort Corridor Mobility Association: Establish a chartered group of Resort Corridor stakeholders
(Resort Corridor Mobility Association) charged with mitigating impacts to the transportation
system by scheduling, coordinating, and managing Core Area infrastructure needs related to
conventions/major events, construction-related activities, roadway maintenance and parkingrelated
issues.
- Connectivity within superblocks: Encourage connectivity between large properties with pedestrian
pathways, access easements and new roadways that break up “super blocks,” allowing better flow
for pedestrians and vehicles while reducing congestion on Las Vegas Boulevard and roadways
connecting adjacent areas.
- Parking management: Establish parking regulations that encourage more efficient use by high-value
users, such as carpoolers; that reduce required parking ratios or allow greater flexibility in
calculating parking needs; and that increase availability and use of remote parking facilities served
by express transit or shuttle.
- Meeting peak demand for private transportation: Improve the visitor experience by reducing
waiting times for private transportation and improving loading zones, including increasing the
viability and use of shuttles related to special events and establishing communication protocols
between end users to coordinate anticipated demands and ensure availability of services.
