Via Firenze is closed at Bicentennial, making the only way out of our Inspirada subdivision at Via Firenze and Volunteer. This has been paved and ready to use for at least a year, but is still closed to traffic.
Why?
We need this entrance/exit into our neighborhood open!
Corey and Lori

And you will get that soon, Corey and Lori!
Via Firenze was constructed by the Inspirada developer, but construction on the southern portion of Via Firenze was left incomplete when the economy slowed, and development in that area came to a halt.
But now we’ve got some actual positive economic news….. development is once again picking up in that area.
In fact… the developer is working again to complete the road, which includes putting in lane markings, signage, lights, and sidewalks.
The roadway should be open in the next 30-60 days for Corey and Lori, and all their neighbors.
Brian

On Horse Drive, between Grand Canyon and US 95, the speed limit is 40mph eastbound and 35mph westbound.
Then, rounding the corner, the speed drops to 25mph causing confusion and tailgating! Is this a speed trap?
Nathan

At this location that Nathan inquires about, eastbound Horse Drive is a full 3-lane road with no restrictions, so the 40mph speed limit on this segment works all the way up to Iron Mountain.
But westbound is a different story.
The road drops from 3 to 2 lanes, as it bends around to connect to Grand Canyon, and then drops to just one lane.
This is not a speed trap.
The speed limit changes are actually for the safety of motorists…. because of the tight turn of the road, the lane drop, and because there’s no curb, gutter, streetlights, or full width pavement.
Good news – there is a project under design to widen Grand Canyon to provide a second lane. Once that improvement is done, the speed limit, should, go to 35mph- eliminating the drop and keeping your commute speed consistent.
Brian

There’s about a half mile of streetlights out, on the northbound side of Boulder Highway, from Arizona Charlie’s to the Thousand Trails RV Park.
As you drive this stretch, it’s difficult to see pedestrians.
Is this related to the Boulder Highway storm drain project at Sahara?
Mike

Nope, Mike – not related to the storm drain work….. It’s related to criminals!
I called the County, and while checking it out they found there was an outage in this area connected to copper wire theft.
The crime was also reported to Metro Police.
But with the copper gone… the lights can’t function.
So the Clark County team of street-lighting technicians went out last week and replaced the wires… and as we were able to see from our video, the lights are back on.
Brian

If you spot an outage – report it as soon as possible by:

calling 702-455-6000

or e-mailing Intheworks@clarkcountynv.Gov

This drives me nuts! All along Alta there’s a bicycle lane, and I consistently see drivers using it as a driving lane.
I’ve seen cyclists almost hit, because drivers use the bicycle lane as a turning lane. Something needs to be done, before someone gets killed!
Bianca

A clear, reminder message to all drivers: The bike lane is for the cyclist!
You must yield the right-of-way in a bike lane.
Drivers cannot stop, park, or drive on a designated bicycle lane either… unless they’re entering or leaving an alley or driveway, performing official duties, directed by a police officer, or, if there’s an emergency.
Plus…. there’s now a law in Nevada that requires drivers to give bicycles three feet of space, between the car and the cyclist.
When possible, the car should actually move a full lane over.
If common courtesy isn’t enough to give cyclists their space…. a driver who hurts a cyclist could be charged with reckless driving.
What I did for those in this bike lane on Alta, was contact Metro- and yesterday they assigned officers for increased …and targeted enforcement.
Brian

Crews have clearly left the project at Boulder Highway and Sahara! This was supposed to be done- and now it’s just a covered up big hole. What happened?
Timmon

This intersection has been impacted by a 9 million dollar Clark County storm drain project that started last March.
The County traffic team is working on a storm drain below Boulder Highway, from Sahara over to the Flamingo Wash.
Work is also happening on Sahara, between Boulder Highway and Glen Ave.
When I checked earlier this year…. workers were laying pavement markings, putting up signs, and installing storm drains and culverts.
They were supposed to be done, right about now.
But instead… as we were able to see from our helicopter…..here’s a big hole that’s just been covered up.
We’re hearing the contractor allegedly pulled out of the project, for undisclosed reasons, and now new contractor bids will have to happen this summer.
So what does this all mean for you?
It means the project won’t be done until later this year… that would be 7 months late!
So until then… keep using your alternate routes.
Brian

Maryland Parkway between Sahara and Twain is a mess! It’s a bad road that leaves drivers needing to weave to avoid potholes,
tough on their tires, and the surface of the street is desperately needing repaving. Where are the workers?
Stuart

When I told Stuart I would take my morning coffee out and drive this stretch, he said, “make sure you have a lid on it.”
It was very good advice.
This is really more of a “Pothole Parkway,” than Maryland Parkway right now.
But there is relief ahead…..
Clark County has a pavement rehab project here, which includes milling, base repair, laying down new ashpalt, and fresh markings.
They’re also bringing sidewalk ramps to ADA standards, and constructing concrete bus stop pads.
As far as where the workers have been……any hold up was due to the need for overnight temps consistently in the 70′s.
That’s for proper paving.
We have those temps now, as we’ve heard from Sherry, and County tells me the repaving will be done in just one week!
They also did some temporary patching of the potholes, a holdover until the entire project in complete, which will be in in just four weeks!
Only a “Pothole Parkway” for a few more weeks.
Brian

The Las Vegas Welcome Sign attracts tourists all year. There’s access by car to get to the sign, but not on foot.
We want crosswalk safety, but at the same time we’re endangering the life of tourists, by not providing a crosswalk to a city landmark.
Ruben

Since the majority of people who come to the welcome sign arrive by taxi or car, the County tells me they haven’t heard this complaint a lot.
Before… it was a lack of parking that was their biggest safety issue because visitors would park on the Strip and dart across traffic.
But now with a parking lot in place (since Dec, 2008) the sign’s popularity has soared.
In fact… I saw “Big Bird” there yesterday, surrounded by picture takers.
But if people want to walk to the sign from nearby Sunset or Russell there’s no crosswalk for them.
On this note, we’ve got good news!
After asking the County….they tell me they are studying pedestrian volumes right now to see if a crosswalk is needed.
We hope it gets one.
Until then… it’s probably safest to cab it or drive to say hello to “Big Bird” and “Elvis.”
Brian

I’ve heard rumors of finally connecting Galleria Drive from the other side of Boulder Hwy. to Tuscany Communities near Mohawk Road.
Any truth to it? It would really help the drive time for us folks in Tuscany.
Janet

Janet, the City of Henderson completed most of Galleria Drive, heading east from US 95 last year.
But this final portion, which is a dirt path right now, from Pabco Road, to the edge of Tuscany is not being constructed by the City. It’s part of Landwell’s developer agreement for the Cadence master-planned community.
Apparently there was a slight delay, while Landwell worked to secure the necessary clearances.
That took some time, and there were a few hiccups… but now it’s complete, and the roadway is currently in the design phase.
Henderson expects the project to go to bid for construction sometime this summer.
We do not have a completion date, but when it is done- this will be terrific for you and your neighbors.
Brian

The Rainbow on-ramp onto US 95 south has an issue in the morning. The sun is right behind the ramp lights, so drivers have to guess for green, based on barely seeing other lights.
I wish NDOT could move the lights for safety. I’m sure some go through the red, because they’re looking directly into the sun.
John

NDOT’s traffic engineer said he’s never encountered this complaint before. They took a look at the signals for the ramp meter, per John’s request.
Since the signal heads are over the lane they apply to, I’m told adding another signal head, or moving them, would not work.
Their engineers also pointed out that there is no conflicting traffic for drivers to deal with.
So besides getting a ticket for proceeding on the red light, they feel there is little potential for a problem since it operates without the signals most of the day.
They encourage, when in doubt, to stop if the meter is on, just to be safe, and to eliminate running the red.
There also are signs in front of the overhead sign. John, that you could use this as an additional indicator.
So, when in doubt stopping- and maybe…good sunglasses – might be your best move.
Brian

Drivers heading westbound on Spring Mountain turn left onto the I-15 southbound ramp which is already fully loaded with cars.
Therefore, they block the intersection!
There should be a sign that reads: “Do Not Turn Left Onto I-15 South If The Ramp Is Full Of Vehicles.”
Dawn

NDOT mentioned that although placement of a sign would be Clark County’s call, their engineer thinks the verbiage suggested would be to wordy for drivers to read and react in time.
NDOT has signs that say “Do Not Block Intersection,” but say they’re not effective. I’ll see what County says.
Police tell me… it is against the law for drivers to stop in the middle of an intersection, but they added that “99% of people do try to turn anyway.”
Dawn, the best option might be to flush out the ramp.
RTC FAST will consider increasing the speed of the ramp meter turning red and green in hopes of getting cars on the freeway faster.
In fact… If traffic is too heavy… FAST may just turn the ramp meter off.
This would avoid traffic backing up into the intersection.
RTC FAST will review your observation, and make that move, if determined it is needed.
Brian