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3 North Las Vegas intersections getting improvements

New traffic signals and several road improvements will be coming to three North Las Vegas intersections, under a $2.3 million contract unanimously approved Wednesday night by the City Council.

Free event will offer preview of $1 billion Project Neon

Locals can get a sneak peek at how the $1 billion Project Neon will turn out during an open house set for 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Project Neon construction trailer, 320 Wall St.

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Elevated expressways vs. light-rail system: Which is best for Las Vegas?

Rarely are governments criticized for moving too quickly on a transportation project. But that seems to be the case with Clark County’s effort to build an elevated expressway along portions of Koval Lane, Tropicana Avenue, Swenson Street and Paradise Road near McCarran International Airport.

Vehicle rolls over in central valley

A vehicle has rolled over near Interstate 15 and Lake Mead Boulevard.

Nevada legislators to study taxicabs’ governing bodies

Since its creation by the Legislature five years ago, the Legislative Commission’s Sunset Subcommittee has recommended the ax for a number of outdated or inactive boards and commissions, finding that their missions were no longer relevant or could be delegated to other agencies.

High-speed transportation testing site coming to North Las Vegas

A futuristic transportation company said Tuesday it will set up a test facility at a North Las Vegas industrial site, a move hailed by Gov. Brian Sandoval and state officials as another coup in Nevada’s quest to lure high-tech industry to the Silver State.

Uber begins picking up, dropping off passengers at McCarran

Ride-hailing company Uber on Tuesday began operations at McCarran International Airport, ending a stalemate with Clark County that lasted more than a month.

Work begins on northwestern Beltway segment

Those large gravel pits west of the 215 Beltway in northwest Las Vegas will have a greater purpose in the years ahead and motorists should like it.

Process of developing regulations for Uber, others on the table this week

Ask prospective Uber customers when they’d like to see the ride-hailing smartphone application system in operation in Southern Nevada and they’ll say, “as soon as I can slide into that open car seat.” Ask representatives of Uber the same question and they’ll optimistically say July 1.