Senate Hearing, Nevada Senate Bill 128
3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Grant Sawyer Building
Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee
555 E. Washington Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Room 4412
(near Cashman Field)
Dina Titus and her Natural Treasures Committee are introducing a bill that if passed would limit big truck traffic through Red Rock Canyon on SR 159 by placing a weight limit on this road and others of importance. View the full text of the bill here. Live video-conferencing will be available live into Las Vegas where you can testify in person. More information and contact information for committee members is the on home page.

Las Vegas Valley Bike Club Meeting
7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2007
Nevada Power Wengert Room
Presentation by Heather Fisher, Director, Nevada Scenic Byways Coalition: Discussion about vehicle deterrents planned for bike lanes on 159. NDOT has received a split opinion from cyclists on rumble strips or no rumble strips in the bike lanes on 159. When presented with a third option, however, cyclists from all teams, clubs, shops are united in the opinion that RPMs and RRPMs ("buttons" or raised pavement markers and reflective raised pavement markers) are the preferred method most condusive to cycling safety. A petition is being circulated in this regard.
Contact: Heather Fisher 702-875-4803 for petition.

Nevada Department of Transportation Bike Advisory Board Meeting
9:30 a.m. January 19, 2007
Nevada Department of Wildlife
4747 Vegas Valley Drive

Presentation by the Nevada Department of Transportation District I on State Route 159 in Las Vegas regarding the status of projects and improvements being conducted Mary Martini

This issue was brought to the Board in August 2004 attention due to three cyclists’ fatalities on SR159 between SR160 and I215 since 1999. The NDOT conducted meetings with stakeholders and two public meetings for comments. As a result, the NDOT is spending over 2.83 million dollars in improvements such as widened shoulders and improved signage for that section.


Nevada Department of Transportation Bike Advisory Board Meeting
9:30 a.m. December 15, 2005
Sahara West Library
It's been a year since we approached the board with this issue. This is our follow-up presentation, state of affairs, and call to action.
one year summary report

Regional Transporation Commission Meeting
8:45 a.m. December 8, 2005
Clark County Commission Chambers
For approval by the commission: "Evaluation of the costs, alignment and timing of a high speed connection between state route (sr) 160 and the southern portion of the Beltway (CC215)"
directions and agenda

Torch Run at the Las Vegas Marathon
6:00 a.m. December 4, 2005
A race day tradition, the Torch Run honors police, fire and military personnel. This year’s Torch Run will focus on the Las Vegas Metro Police Department's efforts to establish a college fund for the children of Officer Don Albietz, who lost his life in a tragic bicycling accident.
Donation Info on www.lvmpd.com
Marathon Info.
Torch Run Info.

NDOT Safety Charette #2
5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2005
Sahara West Library
An Evaluation Charrette was held to review the safety improvements that the public has suggested, review available crash data and work in small groups to discuss what they believe are the top priority safety improvements (“countermeasures”). This information is available on-line for public review and comment until November 28.
On-line Public Review and Comment

A Town Hall Legislative Briefing Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Senators Beers, Cegavske, Nolan, Assemblypersons Mabey and Weber
Sahara West Library, 6:30 p.m.

20th Annual Mount Charleston Hill Climb
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Benefit for the Don Albietz family
Additional activities promoting safety on our scenic byways: Bike Police Memorial Ride, kid's race, contests, BBQ, etc.
9:00 a.m. race start at bottom of 156
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. festivities at Lee Canyon Ski and Snowboard Resort
www.mountcharlestonhillclimb.com

NDOT-sponsored Safety Charette
September 14, 6:30 p.m.
Clark County Operations Center
Regarding traffic and safety issues on 159/160
Agenda and address

Red Rock Citizen's Advisory Council
August 31, 7:00 p.m.
Regarding traffic and safety issues on 159 and 160
Blue Diamond Rec. Hall
official minutes not yet available
unofficial minutes with commentary

Red Rock Canyon Emergency Meeting II
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Public Forum for Cyclists
Regarding traffic and safety issues on 159/160
Sahara West Library, 7:00 p.m.
Agenda and Documented Ideas from Public Forum

Don Albietz Memorial Ride
Saturday August 13
7:00 a.m. start at Blue Diamond
5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. start at Starbucks on West Charleston to ride to Blue Diamond
The memorial ride goes from BD to the overlook and back

Red Rock Canyon Emergency Meeting I
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Public Forum for Blue Diamond Community
Community Outreach to Albietz family and Traffic and Safety Issues on 159/160
Blue Diamond Recreation Hall
Agenda and Documented Ideas from Public Forum

Ride of Hope
Thursday July 21, 2005
6:00 a.m., Starbucks on West Charleston