The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop is expected to soon expand to near UNLV and surrounding areas, including Formula One’s Grand Prix Plaza.
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Although the Silver State isn’t home to the most expensive gas, prices for Nevadans hit their pocketbooks harder than any other state, according to a list compiled by insurance firm HiRoad.
Following President Joe Biden urging states to consider a gas tax holiday as retail prices for fuel continue to near record highs, motorists in Nevada shouldn’t hold their breath.
With gas prices nearing the $5 per gallon mark over the weekend, the jump over the last month of more than $1 a gallon can be a hit on motorists’ wallets.
Wes Edens, co-CEO of Fortress Investment Group, which owns the high-speed passenger rail line Brightline, said he expects to break ground on the project by the end of the year.
COVID-19 cases among Transportation Safety Administration workers at Harry Reid International Airport have sharply increased in the past month.
After many friends and families opted not to travel for Thanksgiving last year as COIVD-19 regulations gripped the nation, now that those have loosed many will be hitting the roads and skies to enjoy the holiday with loved ones.
The Boring Co.’s Convention Center Loop has been in operation for five months now, and has gone from an idea that many doubted to a reality that is catching on with conventiongoers.
With the interstate going from three lanes on the Nevada side to two on the California side, traffic can back up over 20 miles on some busy holiday weekends.
Work could commence soon on updating signage at McCarran International Airport to reflect the name change to Harry Reid International Airport.
To expand their autonomous capabilities, Motional is tripling the size of their test track, along with doubling their operations center near McCarran International Airport.
With around 65,000 people expected to attend the Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium, the 5:15 p.m. start time will add to the usual traffic woes during peak travel times.
Tourism leaders are dubbing Las Vegas the “Greatest Arena on Earth” through a new ad campaign aimed at drawing sports fans to Las Vegas.
Another event and another round of traffic related lessons were learned by those tied to operations at Allegiant Stadium.
Tick Segerblom spearheaded the move to get a vote on the renaming of Las Vegas’ airport, which received a unanimous yes vote by the county commission earlier this year.