The agency has been awarded a federal grant to fund a plan for how to develop sustainable, equitable transit infrastructure in the valley’s underserved areas.
Mick Akers
Transportation reporter
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Mick joined the Las Vegas Review-Journal as transportation reporter in November 2018. He previously worked at the Las Vegas Sun covering a variety of beats including transportation, business, gaming, and city and county government. Prior to that, he worked at the Pahrump Valley Times, where he was named the Nevada Press Association’s Outstanding Journalist in the intermediate category for his coverage of the Lamar Odom brothel overdose situation, rural healthcare and more. Mick was born in Texas but grew up in Las Vegas, attending UNLV’s Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies where he was a member of the Kappa Tau Alpha National Journalism Society.
Members of the Raiders and Golden Knights gave their opinions on the Oakland Athletics’ planned relocation to Las Vegas before a charity softball event Saturday.
Some more amenities are planned near Allegiant Stadium, with many planned to be open during the NFL season.
Fans seeking a bird’s eye view of the layout for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix and more will have an option come race weekend.
When and how the Tropicana hotel will be torn down is still up in the air as Bally’s Corp. executives wait for the Oakland Athletics to finalize their Las Vegas ballpark plans.
Turning cigarette butts into energy is one of the more innovative ways Allegiant Stadium and the Raiders achieved top-tier status for its sustainability efforts.
The Elon Musk-owned Boring Company plans to build out an underground transportation system in Las Vegas featuring 81 stations after an expansion approval.
The area around Allegiant Stadium is slated to feature a larger presence of the Silver and Black.
If the A’s model their plan after the NFL’s Raiders and NHL’s Golden Knights, they should have no problem filling the seats, according to Alan Hoffman, partner at Winston and Strawn.
Crews will begin the $350 million-$400 million overhaul of the Henderson interchange next year. The overhaul is needed to address traffic and safety improvements.
The Oakland Athletics have secured up to $380 million in public financing for a planned Las Vegas ballpark, but steps remain before shovels hit the ground.
The Raiders are ready to offer a new upscale seating option this season, with a luxury feel while still being in the midst of the fan action.
A key approval officially opening up the possibility of a Los Angeles-to-Las Vegas high-speed rail connection occurred this week.
Fans of the Raiders have the distinction of having the most expensive NFL team to support in person.
The WNBA is determined to make an impact in Las Vegas with its annual all-star game and various other community events.