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Red or green, not all traffic signal timing treated equally

Generally, there’s a method to the madness when it comes to traffic signal sequencing and timing, said Brian Hoeft, director of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada’s traffic management center.

Changing dangerous driving behavior isn’t easy

A 70-year-old grandmother driving her 10-year-old grandchild to school runs a red light and is rammed by a school bus. At least 15 children on the bus were taken to hospitals, Maria Castillo was killed and her granddaughter was critically injured. Soon after that story broke, two words came to mind: distracted driving.

 
Anderson’s answer shows ESAs are coming

It didn’t make the headlines, but if you read between the lines, we found out this week that the Nevada Legislature is going to pass Education Savings Accounts. No special session necessary.

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Life-saving gadget will do no good in a drawer

Given that studies show more than 2.5 million Americans over 65 each year, it makes sense that seniors wear wear alarm devices that ultimately can alert first responders to an accident.

Cell Phone Lot a handy place to wait at McCarran airport

Just about anyone who’s driven through McCarran International Airport should be acquainted by now with the handy Cell Phone Lot. The Road Warrior highly recommends giving it a try, but beware a few rules.

High-profile judge now keeping a low profile

Former Clark County Family Court judge Steven E. Jones appears to be keeping a low profile following his April 12 release from prison after serving a 26-month sentence for an investment scam.

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