BLM is raising fees to visit Red Rock!  While I would be happy to pay to use and improve the park, I strongly believe (and BLM is encouraging it) that we should be involved in setting up the fees and deciding where the money is spent.  Safety should be the number one priority and is hardly mentioned in the plan so far, so we need to comment on this!  SR 159 is much better than it was, but law enforcement will have to be improved to get speeding under control...these ideas and more below.  So please, comment at this website.  We have until November 16, 2009.

Red Rock Canyon

http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/lvfo/blm_programs/blm_special_areas/red_rock_canyon_business.html

If you don't know what to comment, you can copy any or all of the ideas you like from below:

Dear BLM, When formulating the new Business Management Plan for the new recreation fee priorities, please consider the following 5 points from a public perspective:

1. TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ENFORCEMENT first!
2. Clean Energy Incentives: Pay to pollute, get rewarded for not polluting
3. Park Entrance Booths on 159 (at both cattle guards), instead of on the loop only, to increase safety manageability and decrease unnecessary traffic
4. fee revenues to go to dedicated traffic enforcement on 159 and maintenance of the new bike path
5. set up an annual price for bikes instead of daily and keep track of annual bike memberships with a quick, easy card swiper on the side of the bike lane so we don't have to wait in the car line to get through.

Attachments:

business plan pdf.pdf

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I have been getting several inquiries about the status of the bike path.  One concerned cyclist just sent me this letter, once again reminding us of the importance of this project.  The good news is we have finished most of the public process and the environmental assessment is done.  We are just waiting for the final draft analysis before we can apply for funding.  Lee Kirk, Red Rock's Lead Outdoor Recreation Planner, said the BLM is currently reviewing the Final Draft of the Feasibility Study and the Environmental Assessment.  Any last revisions will be incorporated and the study should be completed at the latest by March 2010.  The final cost analysis is expected by May 2010.  In the meantime, and in order to move things along simultaneously, leftover funding from the study will be used to complete design drawings for two of the five zones.  The goal is to be shovel ready when funding becomes available.  Thank you for your continued interest.  I will let you know when public support and/or comment is needed.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to see some maps of the project.

Another Serious Reason for Park Entrance Gates

KTNV Channel 13 ABC Action News: 

Attempted Sexual Assault at Red Rock Overlook

(July 15, 2009) [SEE IT] 

The governor signed SB 240 into Law!

Supporters of Red Rock Canyon have waited a long time for this.  The number one public response vetted from years of public campaigning and NDOT safety meetings is about to be satisfied with the posting of new 50 mph signs along Red Rock Canyon's National Scenic Byway (SR 159).  Thanks to Senator Shirley Breeden for Sponsoring the Bill, Zane Marshall for introducing it to her, NDOT for providing solutions, the public for testifying, and the state legislators for voting in unanimous approval, one of our newest Nevada State Laws is further proof that Red Rock Canyon is a highly valued state and national treasure.

Everyone is invited to NDOT's Safety Speed Zone Celebration (July 8, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at the Red Rock Canyon Overlook turnout at SR 159's mile marker 9.8.)  RSVP Bob Mckenzie, NDOT PIO (702) 385-6504.

Senator Shirley Breeden's Official Report
Send a Thank You
Testimonies Given at the Hearings
More...

Attachments:

Celebration Invitation

[safety speed zone celebration invitation]

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