As the community continues to grow, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is working to ensure the region has a transportation network to accommodate current and future growth that will enhance connectivity, increase safety and ensure mobility for the valley’s residents and visitors.
The RTC is working on Access 2040, the 2017-2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), and seeking public input on the process. The RTP is a comprehensive, federal plan for the region’s transportation system that prioritizes mobility needs and future projects.
Over the past year, the RTC received feedback from nearly 7,000 Southern Nevada residents on the community’s transportation priorities that include projects focusing on safety, congestion, maintenance and multimodal transportation. Based on this feedback, the RTC has updated the long-range plan to include the community’s priorities. The draft Access 2040 outlines a new process for transportation project selection and criteria for local governments to follow based on a unified vision for Southern Nevada.
The public has an opportunity to provide feedback on the full 2017-2040 transportation plan. Comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12.
Community members are also encouraged to attend one of the public meetings to learn more about the plan and provide feedback.
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Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 4 to 7 p.m. The Boulevard Mall In front of JC Penney 3528 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nev. 89169 |
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 4 to 7 p.m. Galleria at Sunset In front of JC Penney 1300 W. Sunset Road Henderson, Nev. 89014 |
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 9 to 11:30 a.m. RTC Administrative Building Room 108 600 S. Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas, Nev. 89106 |
Comments on the plan can be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]; telephone at (702) 676-1749; TDD at (702) 676-1834; fax at (702) 676-1589; online at rtcsnv.com; and in person or mail: RTC, 600 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, Nev. 89106.
The current Access 2040 draft does not include proposed Fuel Revenue Indexing (FRI) projects that will be funded locally, per the ballot initiative that passed on Nov. 8. The public will have another opportunity in summer 2017 to provide feedback on an amended plan that will include projects identified on the FRI project list.
One significant input for developing Access2040 was the Southern Nevada Strong Regional Plan, which was adopted by all local governments in Southern Nevada, and is being implemented by the RTC.
