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Potholes to report? Call these numbers

If you’ve got a pothole complaint to voice, such as multiple Road Warrior readers did last week about the condition of Eastern Avenue and the ramps leading to the 215 Beltway, all you have to do is call the right office.

Uber might have lost battle, but the war has just begun

The Southern Nevada transportation landscape took a sharp turn last week with Uber’s announcement that it was temporarily shutting down until it could find a way to operate legally in the state. But for those critics who think Uber is gone for good, think again.

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Fifth Street on way to becoming Bridge to Somewhere

There’s a Bridge to Nowhere in North Las Vegas today, but if all goes according to plan, it’ll become a Bridge to Somewhere by mid-2016.

ParkMe app offers more info than you might have thought

The secret of ParkMe: You have to open it a few times and explore it and you’ll find all kinds of information about parking that you never knew was available.

Uber’s Vegas invasion sparks conflict, needs compromise

The Uber transportation technology launched in Las Vegas on Friday is a great idea. There has to be a compromise out there that will allow it to stay.

Brighter Vegas express lanes might not fix dim drivers

A fresh coat of paint containing thousands of reflective glass beads is drying on the express lanes on the surface of Interstate 15 as you read this. If only the drivers were as bright as those stripes will be.

Hidden airline fees: A question of government or consumers

Should the government force airlines to publicize hidden fees in their fare pricing? Or should it be the consumers’ responsibility to do their homework to find which deal is the best?

More cones are in your future, Las Vegas

One of the most ambitious sewer line projects in Clark County’s history kicks off in earnest this month and you know what that means: There are going to be some street disruptions in the project’s path.

NDOT: ‘Road Runner’ project speed can be pricey

The Cactus Avenue-freeway interchange and Interstate 15 flood repair project were finished ahead of time, but don’t expect early openings to be a trend in Southern Nevada — accelerated projects are generally more expensive to build.

Nevada DMV has a few pills to relieve your long-line pains

At least once a year — more frequently, the more vehicles you own — each of us has to endure that root-canal-level-of-pain experience known as the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles renewal. Well, DMV has a few tricks that might help.

Driving tip for floods: Turn around, don’t drown

Flood Control District tip for Nevada motorists: If you face life-threatening floods, use whatever means you can to get out of there.

Vegas getting some Zip in its rental cars

Car sharing, a transportation model used all over the world, has finally landed in Las Vegas in the form of Zipcar, an offshoot of the Avis Budget Group.