The system of wire ropes, supported by steel posts, “provide crucial flexibility, stretching and absorbing the crash force for greater motorist safety,” agency spokesman says, rejecting the assertion that they are dangerous to motorcyclists.
Art Marroquin
Former North Las Vegas/Transportation reporter
Art Marroquin completed working at the Review-Journal in mid-2018. A Southern California native, Marroquin covered breaking news, transportation and politics for more than 20 years. He is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton. His work has appeared in more than a dozen publications including the Orange County Register, Daily Breeze, Los Angeles Times and Newsday.
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada on Thursday adopted a $767.3 million spending plan for the 2018-2019 fiscal year that calls for purchasing vehicles, building bus shelters and completing several road improvement projects.
Taxicab ridership and revenue continued to plummet last month in Southern Nevada, according to figures released this week.
North Las Vegas plans to hire 29 full-time city employees as part of a $601.2 million budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year.
After Clark County’s deadliest year on record for pedestrians, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is soliciting feedback on how to make people feel more comfortable about walking on public streets.
Rising gas prices won’t stop visitors from coming to Las Vegas for Memorial Day, following a national trend of more people who plan to hit the road during the long holiday weekend that starts Friday.
Flight dispatchers working for Allegiant Air reached a tentative labor agreement with the Las Vegas-based budget carrier, airline officials said Tuesday.
A pair of bus companies are offering low-cost rides from Las Vegas, providing yet another option for getting out of town other than flying or driving.
There’s a growing distrust of driverless vehicles, according to a AAA national survey set for release Tuesday.
Jennifer Doody resigned as the public works director in North Las Vegas to take a similar job in her hometown, city officials said Monday.
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada launched the “Seeing Orange” campaign in May 2015 as a one-stop option for people to learn about street and highway construction projects.
Five North Las Vegas high school seniors received scholarships Wednesday night for their commitment to community service.
Two more crossing guards will help provide a safe path for students headed to schools in North Las Vegas.
North Las Vegas city officials are still hammering out details on whether J.D. Smith Middle School and Hartke Park should swap locations, but the City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a zoning change allowing the deal to move forward.
North Las Vegas is donating an outdated fire engine to Michoacan, Mexico, under a deal unanimously approved Wednesday night by the City Council.
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