Transportation

Larger planes could mean Southwest flights to Hawaii

Southwest Airlines could be heading as far southwest as the U.S. goes — to Hawaii. The airline’s chairman, president and CEO said in New York on Wednesday that Southwest would substitute 20 of its Boeing 737-700 aircraft orders to 800-series jets, opening the door to potential long over-water and international flights.

16 December 2010
By Richard N. Velotta

Part of Las Vegas Boulevard downtown to close for bridge project

A downtown section of Las Vegas Boulevard will be closed for two nights this week and five nights next week while a pedestrian bridge is built.

15 December 2010
By Kyle B. Hansen

More cabs OK'd for New Year's Eve, upcoming conventions

Taxis wait at "the pit" for fares at McCarran International Airport. At any time, there are about 2,000 cabs on Las Vegas streets.

In another sign that the Las Vegas tourism economy is showing signs of life, the Nevada Taxicab Authority on Tuesday unanimously approved the temporary allocation of additional cabs on Las Vegas streets for the New Year’s Eve weekend and for conventions on the January calendar.

15 December 2010
By Richard N. Velotta

Gallon of gas climbs above $3 mark in Las Vegas

Nevadans who are watching their wallets this holiday season have an extra foe this year: the gas pump. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Nevada is $3.07.

14 December 2010
By Kyle B. Hansen

West Las Vegas residents see design for F Street reopening

West Las Vegas resident Aaron Givens, who lives on the corner of F Street and McWilliams Avenue, points to his favorite of three new designs for the reopening of F Street on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at the Doolittle Community Center.

After three sometimes-contentious community meetings, a design draft for the reopening of F Street was unveiled Monday night to dozens of West Las Vegas residents.

14 December 2010
By Paul Takahashi

Paradise Road construction to restrict traffic

Work to widen roads near the Strip will restrict traffic on Paradise and Desert Inn roads this week.

12 December 2010
By Kyle B. Hansen

New express bus route to service airport

The new Westcliff Transit Center opens Sunday. It will provide quick transportation to downtown, the Strip and McCarran International Airport.

The suggestion that locals avoid parking at the airport by taking the bus is often met with a laugh, but the valley’s transit system is looking to change that and get more travelers and commuters to ride buses.

11 December 2010
By Kyle B. Hansen

Ramps, lanes to be closed for construction on I-15 near beltway

Ongoing construction is scheduled to close lanes and ramps on Interstate 15 near the Las Vegas Beltway next week.

11 December 2010
By Kyle B. Hansen

North Las Vegas officials hope road improvement project revitalizes downtown

Members of the North Las Vegas City Council, RTC, and Jerry's Nugget casino at Thursday's ribbon-cutting ceremony for the North 5th Street improvement project.

North Las Vegas celebrated the grand opening of the first portion of its North 5th Street roadway-improvement project — the largest project of its kind in the city’s history. The project, funded by the Regional Transportation Commission, cost $24 million to construct and $30 million for right-of-way acquisitions, officials said.

9 December 2010
By Erin Dostal

Construction to begin soon on Sahara Express bus line

Residents and business owners near Sahara Avenue are preparing for construction to begin on the road as the Regional Transportation Commission starts building a new express bus route.

9 December 2010
By Kyle B. Hansen

Legislature to consider banning use of cell phones while driving

Legislature to consider banning use of cell phones while driving

When the Legislature meets in February to consider bills, lawmakers will hear about a Las Vegas woman who remains on disability six years after she and her husband were seriously injured in an accident on U.S. 95.

8 December 2010
By Steve Kanigher

I-15 lane reductions planned this weekend south of Las Vegas

Las Vegas Valley residents traveling to Southern California might want to give themselves extra travel time for construction delays during the weekend.

3 December 2010
By Kyle B. Hansen

Flood control projects to affect traffic in Centennial Hills

A flood control project in the Centennial Hills area of Las Vegas will restrict traffic on Decatur Boulevard and Elkhorn Road for at least three months, city officials said.

1 December 2010
By Kyle B. Hansen

Hinson Street to be closed for month-long drain project

Hinson Street, which runs parallel to Valley View Boulevard and Arville Street, will be closed between Charleston and Oakey boulevards for a month, city officials said.

30 November 2010
By Kyle B. Hansen

Allegiant Air dispatchers to seek union representation

A second employee group at Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air has filed for union representation with the National Mediation Board.

29 November 2010
By Richard N. Velotta
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