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Berkley Delivers $25 Million for New Mass Transit System
to Serve Las Vegas
Fixed Route Bus System Will Travel Between Sahara and Downtown
CONGRESSWOMAN SHELLEY BERKLEY (D-NV) today [July 25, 2007] announced that she has secured $25 million in federal funding for creation of a new fixed bus route system to carry passengers traveling north and south  between Sahara Avenue and downtown Las Vegas. The project, known as a fixed guideway system, will be similar to the MAX bus system now in use in North Las Vegas.
"The addition of this new bus route will give southern Nevadans a convenient and environmentally friendly option for traveling between Sahara Avenue and downtown. As we have already seen with the MAX bus in North Las Vegas, this type of system allows passengers to travel along a set route, much like they would ride a subway. Providing more mass transit options in the Valley will help address traffic concerns and aid in our battle against pollution and global warming. Because it utilizes a fleet of state-of-the-art buses that travel along existing streets, I am hopeful this system will be up and running in less time than it would take to build from the ground up. I look forward to riding these new buses and to the continued expansion of transportation options for southern Nevada residents and the nearly 40 million visitors who travel to Las Vegas each year," said Berkley.
Berkley Secures $1.5 Million For Southern Nevada Transportation Needs, New North LV Senior Center
CONGRESSWOMAN SHELLEY BERKLEY (D-NV) has secured $1.5 million in federal funding to address southern Nevada transportation needs and to fund a new senior center in North Las Vegas. The Nevada projects were included by Berkley in a funding bill for transportation and housing passed by the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday evening [July 24, 2007].
"Improvements to the Valley's transportation network benefit local families and businesses and enhance southern Nevada's quality of life. Funding from this bill will be used to improve the Las Vegas Beltway and for a new overpass at Craig Road, so that drivers aren't left waiting on trains that pass by more than 20 times a day," said Berkley. "This bill also provides $100,000 for the future downtown transportation center which will improve service for riders using the MAX and CAT systems."
Berkley was successful in also securing funding which will be used toward design and construction of a new senior center in fast growing North Las Vegas.
"Senior centers are where older residents can meet with their friends and neighbors, receive important services and enjoy a healthy meal. The Valley's growth has left us in need of more of these important facilities and this bill includes funding for the design and construction of a new state-of-the-art senior center in rapidly growing North Las Vegas," said Berkley.
Berkley Projects included in the FY 2008
Southern Nevada Beltway Interchanges: $500,000
Bill contains funding for construction of two regional beltway interchanges on the Las Vegas Beltway. The Airport Connector Interchange will connect the southern segment of the Las Vegas Beltway (Interstate 215) to the airport connector. Funding will also be used for the proposed US Highway 95/Las Vegas Beltway Interchange system-to-system interchange connecting the Las Vegas Beltway to US 95.
Senior Center, City of North Las Vegas NV: $150,000
Funding for design and construction of a state-of-the-art center to accommodate the growing population of seniors in North Las Vegas.
Central City Intermodal Transportation Terminal: $100,000
Funds will be used for engineering design, land acquisition, and construction activities to support the development of the new Central City Intermodal Transportation Terminal, which will replace the existing Downtown Transportation Center and serve as the main transit center for southern Nevada's 1.6 million residents. The new facility would include a transfer center for the Citizen Area Transit (CAT) fixed route bus system, which had over 58 million riders in 2006, and would serve as an interchange for the Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The facility would also provide opportunities to accommodate future passenger rail service.
Craig Road Grade Separation/Overpass: $500,000
Improvements include widening the Interstate 15/Craig Road Interchange, the construction of a full-width grade separation over the UPRR tracks, and the widening of Craig Road between Berg Street and Pecos Road. Funding will also address tie-ups caused by trains crossing the roadway more than 20 times per day.
I-15 Corridor Study, (NDOT): $250,000
This project will identify the most effective investments for improving the movement of people and goods between California and Nevada.
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