Transportation

Crash backs up traffic on I-15 near Sahara Avenue

Traffic was backed up on Interstate 15 near Sahara Avenue on Thursday morning, the result of an accident about 6:15 a.m.

Proposed DesertXpress high-speed rail line chugging along

An artist’s rendering of a train on the XpressWest high-speed rail line, formerly DesertXpress.

A proposed high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California has received another federal government approval from a board that grants licenses to build new railroads.

Allegiant reports 17 percent increase in revenue for third quarter

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co., parent company of Allegiant Air, offset higher fuel costs with increased revenue to propel its 35th straight profitable quarter, the company said today.

Allegiant Travel sees 35th straight profitable quarter

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co., parent company of Allegiant Air, offset higher fuel costs with increased revenue to propel its 35th straight profitable quarter, the company said today.

Teen boys flee after Camaro, CAT bus collision

Metro Police are looking for two teenage boys who fled on foot Tuesday after crashing a white Camaro into a Citizens Area Transit bus at the intersection of Russell Road and Durango Drive.

Battle over Las Vegas area bus contract being routed through district court

RTC general Manager Jacob Snow answers questions from reporters outside of RTC's administrative offices during a media showing of the new ACE buses and line Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Regular service began Sunday, March 27, 2010.

As expected, the next round in the ongoing fight over the Las Vegas area's public bus system is scheduled to be in court.

Another repaving project set for I-15's resort corridor

A road crew spreads rubberized asphalt during resurfacing of Interstate 15 between Tropicana Avenue and Charleston Boulevard Monday, Sept. 19, 2011. The resurfacing work is expected to run through Oct. 20.

Another round of work on the repaving of Interstate 15 is set to get under way Sunday night. But motorists shouldn't worry — unlike the earlier stages, this phase will have only minimal impacts on traffic.

Free rides being offered for Henderson-to-downtown Las Vegas express bus lines

A Boulder Highway express bus is displayed before a kick-off event previewing two new express bus routes at the Henderson Events Center Thursday, September 1, 2011. The new routes are both scheduled to start service on Sunday, September 18.

Locals who want to try out the new express bus lines that connect downtown Henderson with downtown Las Vegas can do so for free for the next 10 days.

Fuel costs cause dip in Southwest Airlines' earnings

A Southwest Airlines jet takes off from McCarran International Airport on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011.

Executives with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, McCarran International Airport's busiest air carrier, blamed an increase in fuel costs and bad fuel-hedging bets for a rare loss reported by the company today.

U.S. Highway 93 construction project shifts over into new lanes

Traffic leaving town gathers on U.S. 93 near the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge outside Boulder City on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011.

Construction on U.S. 93 in Boulder City will pass a milestone this week as work shifts to the north side of the road. The highway has been under construction since August to remove a major bottleneck that restricted traffic on the main route between Las Vegas and Phoenix.

Corporate jet owners applaud scrapping $100-a-flight fee

The National Business Aviation Association prepares for its 64th annual meeting and convention at the Henderson Executive Airport, Thursday Oct. 6, 2011.

Owners of corporate aircraft are breathing a little easier this week after the Senate dropped a proposal to add a $100-per-flight fee on business planes that had been part of President Barack Obama’s American Jobs Act tax plan targeting the wealthy.

Southwest Airlines' price drop ignites fare war

An airfare sale initiated by Southwest Airlines has blossomed into a fare war among discount air carriers serving McCarran International Airport, enabling local residents to fly to Southern California for less than $70 round trip.

Allegiant Air launches nonstop flights between McCarran, Kentucky city

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air today began flying nonstop round-trip flights to Kentucky’s third-largest city, Owensboro.

Dutch airline to offer seasonal flights to Las Vegas

Dutch air carrier ArkeFly will begin seasonal nonstop air service between Amsterdam and three western U.S. cities, including Las Vegas, next summer.

AeroMexico opens route to Guadalajara from McCarran

Representatives of the AeroMexico, the airport and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority gathered at McCarran’s international Terminal 2 this afternoon for the kickoff of service to Guadalajara.