News
Be heard on your Transportation issues!
- In one year, the legislation that decides how the federal government funds and supports transportation will end.
- Congress and the new President must come up with smart solutions for solving congestion, improving safety, and paying to repair and rebuild our 50-year-old interstate system and other highways, bridges, roads and transit.
- There’s a lot riding on these decisions and that's why AASHTO has set up a Web site to collect your input and ideas.
- Submit your comments at www.IToldThePresident.org
The recently updated Big Book of Safety, a clearinghouse for Nevada’s traffic safety-related projects and programs, is available for viewing and download.
The document is a quick-access reference tool for agencies and the public to use for research, contact information, and details on Nevada’s traffic safety initiatives. Access it on our Materials page.
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Centerline rumble strip projects are under way on rural roadways throughout Nevada. Click here for more information.
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Many agencies around the state are working together to keep pedestirans safe, especially in Clark County. Please check out tan article featured in the Las Vegas Sun
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Seat belts are an important component of the SHSP plan. Please take a look at an editorial on their importance featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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SHSP has a goal of saving 100 lives this year and a key component to achieving that goal is getting people on board. The Las Vegas Review-Journal has written an article explaining more about the important efforts being pursued by the partners in this project. Please check out the article here.
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HISTORIC NEWS
2007-2008
Over the past several months, focus groups, workshops, and myriad other events regarding the Nevada SHSP have been held throughout the state. Concerned citizens, young drivers, communication specialists, and transportation and safety experts have come together to provide valuable input for the Nevada SHSP and potential marketing messages to help achieve our goal of saving 100 lives in 2008.
2005-2007
Transportation safety advocates throughout Nevada have worked since 2005 developing the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) under the direction of the Nevada Executive Committee on Traffic Safety (NECTS).
Please keep checking back for the latest news and updates on this exciting project!
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