The RTC has launched an all-new blog series, On the Road, which highlights recently completed construction projects on our roadways. The series features the RTC, partner agencies, and our contractors who are working to improve mobility and enhance safety as we continue to fund roadway maintenance and improvement projects.

This week, On the Road, we will be visiting the City of Mesquite, which recently invested more than $2 million in roadway and pedestrian improvements that create safer spaces for pedestrians, transit users, and drivers alike.

“We were extremely grateful for the cooperation with RTC to make these projects possible,” said Travis Anderson, Public Works Director for the City of Mesquite.

The following are just a few of the improvement projects that the City of Mesquite has developed to update roadways that meet the needs of the community. 

City Of Mesquite Complete Streets Bus Shelter Updates:

In April of 2021, the City of Mesquite kicked off a project to install 18 new bus shelters around the community. Funded through the DMV Complete Streets fund, the new shelters feature solar-powered lights and shaded seating to protect passengers from high temperatures.

This project was completed in July of 2021.

City of Mesquite Street Improvements:

Kitty Hawk Drive in Mesquite received nearly one mile of improvements as shown in the photos below. The project included new asphalt and beautification updates along the roadway.  

This project was completed in June of 2021.