Why Maryland Parkway?
Maryland Parkway is a vital corridor for the Las Vegas Valley, extending from McCarran International Airport to downtown Las Vegas, and connecting many high-activity centers, such as the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), The Boulevard Mall, Sunrise Hospital, as well as commercial and residential areas. Investments in transportation infrastructure could improve mobility along the corridor for motorists, transit riders, bicyclists and pedestrians and enhance access to the surrounding areas.
The official Maryland Parkway proposed transportation project public comment period has closed. However, you’re always welcome to provide your input.
Let's Get On Board
You told us what mobility priorities were important to you as part of the RTC’s On Board community plan and Southern Nevada Strong. It’s clear that Maryland Parkway is a vital corridor for the valley, ripe for redevelopment. The RTC is currently undergoing a federal environmental assessment to evaluate new transportation options to improve mobility.
The Federal Transit Administration has approved the environmental assessment and we are seeking feedback from all Southern Nevadans on what they would like to see implemented.
Review the environmental assessment and provide your official comment by March 7, 2019 or join us at one of the upcoming public meetings.
Join Us at one of the public meetings*:
PRESENTATION
Presentation will be given at the beginning of the meeting, followed by a Q&A session.
OPEN HOUSE
No presentation will be provided. Visual boards will be available and community members can stop by at any time during the open house.
RTC Administrative Building
600 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89106
The Boulevard Mall
3528 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89169
Historic Fifth Street School
401 S. 4th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Union
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89154
Cambridge Community Center
3930 Cambridge St., Las Vegas, NV 89119
Maryland Parkway Spotlight
9000
Transit Riders Daily
35000
Vehicles Daily
90000
Residents
85000
Jobs
25
Transit Route Connections Including 9 busiest in valley
Project Overview
The proposed project would include a 8.7 mile high-capacity transit system to seamlessly link activity centers along Maryland Parkway with an extension to the Las Vegas Medical District, on Alta Drive.
- Premium transit service
- Enhanced stations
- Dedicated lanes
- Enhanced mobility options
- Signalized pedestrian crossing
- Protected bike lanes
- Wider sidewalks
- Corridor enhancements
- Landscaping
- Public art
- New transportation option
- Increased frequency
- Improved accessibility
- Increase safety
- Improved access
- Encourage walking and biking
- New transportation infrastructure
- Support redevelopment
- Create a sense of place
Proposed Route
Transit Technology Options Being Considered
| Existing Route 109 |
Enhanced Route 109 |
BRT Build Alternative |
LRT Build Alternative |
|
| Ridership (opening year) |
9,000 | 10,000 | 13,000 | 16,100 |
| Average travel time (min) | 45 min | 44 min | 38 min | 32 min |
| Capital cost (YOE $) | $15M | $29M | $335M | $750M |
| Operating & maintenance costs | $5.9M | $6.8M | $7.2M | $11.5M |
| Operating & maintenance costs per boarding |
$2.19 | $2.27 | $1.80 | $2.38 |
Enhanced Route 109
| Vehicle Size | 60 ft articulated bus |
| Capacity | 90 passengers per vehicle |
| Station Spacing | 1/3 - mile spacing |
| Configuration | Mixed with traffic |
| Capital Costs | $29 million |
| Operating & Maintenance Costs | $6.8 million |
Bus Rapid Transit
| Vehicle Size | 60 ft articulated bus |
| Capacity | 90 passengers per vehicle |
| Station Spacing | 1/3 - mile spacing |
| Configuration | In-street with dedicated lanes |
| Capital Costs | $335 million |
| Operating & Maintenance Costs | $7.2 million |
Light Rail
| Vehicle Size | 91 ft single unit train |
| Capacity | 140 passengers per vehicle |
| Station Spacing | 1/3 - mile spacing |
| Configuration | In-street with dedicated lanes |
| Capital Costs | $750 million |
| Operating & Maintenance Costs | $11.5 million |
Recap Story From Public Meetings
That was the question posed at a series of public meetings recently hosted by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC).
As part of a public comment period that will conclude on March 7, the RTC went out into the community to hear firsthand from the people who live and work in and around Maryland Parkway about how they want to travel – specifically discussing three options: enhancing the current bus service (Route 109), implementing bus rapid transit service or building light rail.
Questions from attendees ran the gamut. From project costs and projected economic development to maintaining travel lanes and improving pedestrian safety, the meetings enabled attendees to better understand the benefits and impacts of the three options.
“We’ve had extensive support and excitement around the light rail concept but any improvement would be awesome,” said Timo Kuusela, general manager of The Boulevard Mall, located in the heart of Maryland Parkway and where the RTC held one of its meetings.
At the public meeting held at the Fifth Street School, one resident expressed significant concerns regarding pedestrian safety, especially for students at UNLV, and proposed overhead pedestrian bridges be considered as part of the plan.
So, what do you want the future of Maryland Parkway to look like? Will it be enhancing the current route, or implementing a new transit mode such as bus rapid transit or light rail?
Share your feedback by submitting your comments until March 7.
Maryland Parkway Discussions
Insights to Mobility Along Maryland Parkway
Transportation Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
February 1, 2018
Economic Development Panel Discussion
Transportation Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
April 5, 2018
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