Across the state, an orange traffic cone is colloquially considered Nevada’s “state flower.” It may seem like every road, empty lot, and public building is under construction – probably because they often are. According to the U.S. Census, Nevada’s population has grown every year since 2010, with huge spikes in the last two years, making it the … [Read more...] about Planes, Buses, and Infamous Orange Cones
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Industry FocusTransportation
The transportation industry has experienced significant challenges in recent years. From a global pandemic that is still affecting the supply chain, to a declining workforce and issues in funding, the industry has seen its fair share of obstacles. And with changes in technology painting a future of autonomous cars and electronic vehicles, those challenges are not expected to go … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Transportation in NevadaChallenges and Opportunities
Supply chain issues have dominated headlines in 2022. Everything everywhere seems to be backordered, backlogged, or just unavailable. But what’s broadly referred to as supply chain issues are often labor shortages, manufacturing shortages and even shortages of trucks and trailers necessary to transport everything. Sometimes supply chain issues are really logistics … [Read more...] about Transportation in Nevada
Under ConstructionTransportation Projects are in the Pipeline
So much transportation-related construction will be underway in Nevada this year that one of the most closely watched initiatives is one that puts technology to use to reduce the frustrations faced by motorists stuck in construction delays. Several of the state’s most-traveled intersections — the Centennial Bowl and the Interstate 15 Tropicana Avenue interchange in Las Vegas, … [Read more...] about Under Construction
Industry FocusTransportation
Nevada’s transportation industry has come a long way in the past several years. However, industry leaders are still challenged with meeting the needs of increased populations and moving people and products more efficiently. Recently, executives representing transportation in Nevada met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss industry challenges. Connie … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Smart Moves: The Future of Transportation in Nevada
Nevada transportation agencies have positive changes in the works. From smart cars that communicate to improved safety and increased sustainability, the agencies are driving Nevada’s future in positive ways. “In Southern Nevada, the RTC (Regional Transportation Commission) has public transportation and traffic technology under its umbrella, and it’s the metropolitan planning … [Read more...] about Smart Moves: The Future of Transportation in Nevada
Industry Focus: Transportation
Nevada’s transportation industry has seen a fair share of ups and downs in the the past several years. Working around funding issues while trying to educate the public on their needs, industry leaders have a myriad of challenges to overcome. Recently, transportation executives met at the offices of the Regional Transportation Commission – Washoe in Reno to discuss those … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Transportation
Go Anywhere From Here: Nevada’s Transportation System
When Tina Quigley became general manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) she and her team went promptly to talk with officials in metropolitan areas where they’ve created transportation plans that were both funded and built, and had community support behind them. The common message from leaders in those communities was that even a public … [Read more...] about Go Anywhere From Here: Nevada’s Transportation System