RTC helps prepare for summer travel with social media challenge

2019-10-14T11:39:25-07:00| Categories: Press Releases|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2019

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Catherine Busche, RTC, (702) 676-1788 Office, [email protected]
Sue Christiansen, RTC, 702-676-1891 Office, [email protected]


RTC helps prepare for summer travel with social media challenge

Memorial Day weekend brings heavy traffic, transit holiday schedule and a chance to add some fun to your summer

Click to Tweet: Are you smart enough to solve the riddle? @RTCSNV challenges you to solve a social media puzzle to add fun to your summer. #RTCSNV transit will follow a Sunday schedule 5/27. Heavy traffic anticipated this #MemorialDay weekend! 

LAS VEGAS – As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to the summer vacation season, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is holding a social media challenge to win tickets to a local attraction. Travelers should also account for heavy traffic this weekend and that the public transportation system will be operating on a holiday (Sunday) schedule Monday, May 27.

Many Southern Nevada summer destinations are accessible by transit, and the social media puzzle highlights one of these popular spots. Each person who guesses correctly will be entered into a drawing to win a family four pack of tickets to the mystery venue. The contest starts Friday, May 24 when the puzzle is posted on the RTC’s social media platforms. Media organizations are encouraged to give a sneak peek by showing the image ahead of the post.

Solve to Win

Residents should plan their Memorial Day weekend travel in advance, as heavy traffic is anticipated on I-15. Drivers should plan for traffic backups on I-15 southbound between Las Vegas and Primm on Monday, May 27 beginning at 7 a.m. and continuing into the early evening. The heaviest delays are expected between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

People flying out of town for the holiday weekend can park their vehicles at the one of the RTC’s park-and-ride locations for free and take transit to get to McCarran International Airport. McCarran offers courtesy shuttle service to transport passengers between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

  • SOUTHEAST: South Strip Transfer Terminal – 6675 S. Gilespie St.
    • Route 109 takes riders to McCarran’s Ground Level Zero at Terminal 1.
  • NORTHWEST: Centennial Hills Transit Center and Park & Ride – 7313 Grand Montecito Parkway.
    • The Centennial Express (CX) takes riders to McCarran’s Terminal 3.
  • WEST: Westcliff Transit Center and Park & Ride – 25 S. Durango Drive, next to Summerlin Parkway.
    • The Westcliff Airport Express (WAX) takes riders to McCarran’s Ground Level Zero at Terminal 1 and also provides access to Terminal 3.

Transit riders should also be aware that the RTC’s transit system will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, May 27, and to plan trips accordingly.

About the RTC
The RTC is the regional authority overseeing public transit, metropolitan planning, roadway funding, traffic management, and the public bike share system. The RTC’s vision is to advance regionally transformative mobility solutions through equitable, innovative and sustainable infrastructure development. The RTC’s mission is to elevate quality of life for residents and visitors through sustainable planning, collaborative problem-solving, and safe and equitable transportation service. For more information about the RTC and our major initiatives or to download the rideRTC app, visit rtcsnv.com. Stay informed by subscribing to our blog or following us on social media.

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