MEDIA ADVISORY

RTC promotes roadway safety and advises of delays during extreme cold weather
Click to Tweet: It’s cold outside! Bundle up and plan your travels accordingly. @RTCSNV advises of possible minor delays that can be common during traffic disruptions due to weather. #RTCSNV 

LAS VEGAS – The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) wants to make sure everyone stays safe on the road during the expected cold temperatures tonight and tomorrow. Transit customers should prepare for delays that can be common during traffic disruptions due to weather.

Members of Southern Nevada’s traffic management center will be closely monitoring traffic conditions and adjusting traffic signals as necessary to keep traffic flowing. Crews will also be updating the dynamic message signs (DMS) on the freeways and sending out traffic alerts to inform the public about any changes.

The RTC urges drivers to follow @RTCSNV on Twitter or subscribe to traffic alerts via email or text at rtcsnv.com to stay current with the latest traffic situations. Travelers also are encouraged to download Waze, a free traffic navigation smartphone app, to get real-time traffic and road information.

About the RTC
The RTC is the transit authority, transportation planning organization, regional traffic management agency and administrator of Southern Nevada Strong, the regional planning effort for the Las Vegas valley. The RTC’s vision is to provide a safe, convenient and effective regional transportation system that enhances mobility and air quality for citizens and visitors. The RTC encourages residents and visitors to use a variety of transportation choices to help reduce traffic congestion, clean the air and improve the quality of life in Southern Nevada. For more information about the RTC and its major initiatives or to download its transit app rideRTC, visit rtcsnv.com.

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