Transportation

I-15 traffic count sees seasonal decline at Calif. line

Vehicle traffic on Interstate 15 at the Nevada-California border fell in September compared to the previous month, but was higher than it was last year.

Overpass work brings closures on Summerlin Parkway

Work on the Tenaya Way overpass will close westbound Summerlin Parkway this week and means closures for the entire freeway this weekend.

Las Vegas sees drop in gas prices

Fuel prices have been dropping in the Las Vegas area and across the nation, but Nevada still has some of the highest gas prices in the country, according to auto club AAA’s monthly report.

Boulder City to host forum on alternative routes to U.S. 93

With the opening of the Hoover Dam bypass bridge 13 months away, Boulder City officials are taking another look at a back road to provide access to neighborhoods west of U.S. 93. They hope to get a clear idea of what the residents of those neighborhoods want during a workshop Oct. 21 at City Hall. The public is invited.

Passengers to face $10 surcharge on busiest travel days

A new charge implemented by struggling airlines could bring a little bad news for Las Vegas tourism, but an airport official say it’s too early to tell.

County gears up for 'Viva Bike Vegas' event

For Sarah Ning, riding her bicycle 118 miles on Saturday will mark the end of more than four months of preparation and the beginning of her cycling career.

Analysts aboard for rail hub

Analysts aboard for rail hub

A study suggests Las Vegas is an ideal hub for a high-speed rail network and — because of heavy travel between McCarran International Airport and Southern California — is primed for a high-speed rail link connecting the regions.

Helicopter landing pads being moved at Boulder City Municipal Airport

The Boulder City Municipal Airport Advisory Committee voted unanimously Oct. 6 to reconfigure the landing area for tour helicopters that use the airport. The helicopters’ landing site will be moved off of a taxiway.

Bike lanes to open tied to ‘Walk to School Day’

Las Vegas officials plan to open new bike lanes on J Street Wednesday to align with International Walk to School Day.

Collins sues county, contractors over alleged 'secret agreement'

Parts of the Las Vegas Beltway fall short of freeway standards, like this photo taken along its northern stretch where it intersects with Decatur Boulevard. Controversy has surrounded the County Commission's 5-2 vote on July 21, 2009, to award the upgrade project to Las Vegas Paving, whose bid was $4.6 million more expensive than competitor Fisher Sand and Gravel.

Clark County Commissioner Tom Collins is suing the county and two contractors, challenging a deal that barred him from voting on a disputed $117 million northern 215 Beltway construction job.

Motorcycle enthusiasts revved up for Las Vegas BikeFest

A crowd gathers around Mark Daley's custom motorcycle, which won the Artistry in Iron competition at the Las Vegas BikeFest on Friday.

About 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are in town this weekend for the Las Vegas BikeFest, a four-day event held primarily at the Cashman Center. That’s about the same number who attended last year’s event, said organizer Pam Schwartz.

National summit to put spotlight on distracted driving

As a national summit on the dangers of distracted driving gets under way Wednesday in Washington, some people in Las Vegas are hoping the meetings may help bring change to Nevada.

Maglev developers forging ahead regardless of rival project

If developers of a magnetic levitation transportation system linking Las Vegas with Anaheim, Calif., are worried about some of the political issues that could hamper their proposed $12 billion project, they didn’t show it Monday night.

August passenger count falls 9.8 percent at McCarran

The number of airline passengers through McCarran International Airport last month was down 9.8 percent compared to a year earlier. The Clark County Department of Aviation today reported that 3,495,522 passengers arrived or departed from the airport.

U.S. 95 ramps to open as part of MLK road project

Work on Martin Luther King Boulevard in Las Vegas will reach a major milestone this week when two new ramps for U.S. 95 open.