Transportation

McCarran records 5.1 percent increase in May passenger traffic

McCarran International Airport recorded an increase in passengers in May for the fifth consecutive month. The number of arriving and departing passengers at the Las Vegas airport rose 5.1 percent.

22 June 2011
By Kyle B. Hansen

Extra taxis OK'd for Electric Daisy Carnival

The Nevada Taxicab Authority took a rather-safe-than-sorry approach in approving up to 112 additional cabs on the streets for this weekend’s Electric Daisy Carnival music festival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

22 June 2011
By Richard N. Velotta

Allegiant to use new Boeing 757 jets on two McCarran routes

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will operate two of its new Boeing 757 jets this summer on routes between Las Vegas and McAllen, Texas, and Rockford, Ill.

20 June 2011
By Richard N. Velotta

Spirit Airlines to launch nonstop flights between Las Vegas, Portland

Spirit Airlines will begin flying two nonstop flights a day between Las Vegas and Portland, Ore., as the discount carrier continues its expansion at McCarran.

20 June 2011
By Richard N. Velotta

McCarran Airport: One of Las Vegas' greatest resources

From across the pond: The Strip lights up the night behind a British Airways jet.

Admit it, you’re getting tired of Las Vegas being at the top of all those bad lists. But fear not. We do have some sources of community pride that are as good as or better than any worldwide.

20 June 2011
By Richard N. Velotta

Lane of Summerlin Parkway to be closed for construction

One lane at the start of Summerlin Parkway will be closed for 20 days as crews work on a new ramp to connect the U.S. 95 high-occupancy vehicle lanes to the parkway.

18 June 2011
By Kyle B. Hansen

United Airlines flights back on track after computer problems

All incoming and outbound United Airlines flights were grounded nationwide because of a computer problem, a spokesman with the Clark County Department of Aviation said. United Airlines passengers across the country were stranded for at least five hours.

17 June 2011
Wire and staff reports

Allegiant sues over rules that change how fares, fees disclosed

Allegiant Air has filed a court petition to block the implementation of consumer protection regulations that an executive says could bite into the city’s visitation.

17 June 2011
By Richard N. Velotta

When new terminal opens at McCarran, old one will come down

Terminal 3 at McCarran International Airport is shown under construction in this August 2010 file photo. The terminal is scheduled to open in summer 2012.

When McCarran International Airport’s $2.4 billion Terminal 3 opens a year from now, Terminal 2, the eight-gate charter and international concourse north of the airport’s main facility, will be torn down.

16 June 2011
By Richard N. Velotta

RTC using doughnuts to lure riders onto buses

One of the Regional Transportation Commission's new ACE buses was on display during the groundbreaking for the Centennial Hills Transit Center Wednesday.

Why drive to work when you can sit back, relax and eat a doughnut? That’s the argument the Regional Transportation Commission is making as it asks Las Vegans to participate in the national Dump the Pump day Thursday.

15 June 2011
By Kyle B. Hansen

Some trucks to be temporarily banned from U.S. 93 in Boulder City

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

After compromising with Arizona and federal government officials, the Nevada Department of Transportation announced plans Tuesday to temporarily ban some trucks — but not all — from U.S. 93 in Boulder City. The new rules will only reroute large southbound trucks on U.S. 93 during construction times.

14 June 2011
By Kyle B. Hansen

If ‘Plan A’ for a high-speed train derails, ‘Plan B’ stands ready

So what happens if high-speed rail plans in California derail? Is there a Plan B to get Las Vegans to LA?

13 June 2011
By Richard N. Velotta

DesertXpress: Is this train ever going to leave the station?

The fully electric DesertXpress trains are expected to take passengers between Victorville, Calif., and Las Vegas in 84 minutes.

Imagine the potential for Southern Nevada’s resort community if it has access to millions of customers within a relatively easy two-hour trip on a fast train. Southern California residents could make a last-minute decision to spend a weekend in Las Vegas and get here and back quickly and safely.

13 June 2011
By Richard N. Velotta

Despite slower growth, road projects still justified, DOT says

While growth in the southern Las Vegas Valley has slowed considerably, transportation officials are still moving forward with plans to add new interchanges to Interstate 15 in areas that expect future growth.

9 June 2011
By Kyle B. Hansen

Crews to fill potholes Sunday on Summerlin Parkway

Motorists should use extra caution on Summerlin Parkway as crews make minor road repairs Sunday morning, city officials said.

4 June 2011
By Kyle B. Hansen
« Older Newer »