Speed Limit Law
Speed Limit Celebration
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- Published on Thursday, 16 July 2009 02:29
- Written by Heather Fisher
The Speed Limit Celebration went well.
The celebration today was wonderful. I would say about 25 people were in attendance and three news stations (channels 3, 8 and 13).
Listed below are a few of the folks that were in attendance at the celebration today:
Zane Marshall, Senator Mike Schneider, Senator Joyce Woodhouse, Susan Martinovich, Bob McKenzie and other NDOT staff, Jacob Snow (RTC), Lt. Tom Roberts (LVMPD), Sgt, Weeks (LVMPD) (he brought Austin and Sarah Albietz) which was nice. Also, Erin Breen, Sgt Honea (NHP), a few bicyclists, my daughter Jennifer and myself.
Send a Thank You
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 June 2009 07:01
- Written by Heather Fisher
You may show your appreciation by coming to the July 8 celebration and sending a quick thank you note to the following people who took an instrumental lead in achieving the new 50 mph speed limit. (Copy this sample letter or write your own.)
But first, stick your hand out and pat YOURSELVES on the back, as active members of the BLUE DIAMOND COMMUNITY, the LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY, the CYCLING COMMUNITY, and all other patrons of RED ROCK CANYON devoted enough to follow this issue and take a stand. Your continual support to the endless emails, meetings, phone calls, and letters, is what drives this issue so effectively to the public eye. Stay posted and keep those good letters and testimonies coming. And thanks, especially to those of you who responded to the most recent call for your public testimonies. It takes a lot of dedication to spend your morning at the state building, but it works! Together we can move mountains (or at least make them safer:)
But first, stick your hand out and pat YOURSELVES on the back, as active members of the BLUE DIAMOND COMMUNITY, the LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY, the CYCLING COMMUNITY, and all other patrons of RED ROCK CANYON devoted enough to follow this issue and take a stand. Your continual support to the endless emails, meetings, phone calls, and letters, is what drives this issue so effectively to the public eye. Stay posted and keep those good letters and testimonies coming. And thanks, especially to those of you who responded to the most recent call for your public testimonies. It takes a lot of dedication to spend your morning at the state building, but it works! Together we can move mountains (or at least make them safer:)
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Thank you for your good work on behalf of SB 240 and the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. We agree that this is a national and state treasure worth protecting and appreciate what you have done to better the experience for everyone to enjoy.
Sincerely,
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Who's Who:
Zane Marshall is the cyclist who approached the senate with this issue. Senator Shirley Breeden is the senator who responded with Senate Bill 240 and saw it all the way to law. Bobbie McCollum is her assistant. Susan Martinovich is the Deputy Director at NDOT who helped create the 50 mph solution. Mary Martini is the Southern Nevada District Engineer who comes to the public meetings, initiated the safety charettes, and follows through with the safety improvements. Erin Breen is the UNLV public safety consultant, and Minta Albietz is the widow of the respected officer, our beloved friend and neighbor, Don Albietz, who's life became the driving inspiration behind this cause. Her courage impacted everyone at the hearings.
Also, these additional legislators helped by co-sponsoring the bill, (but their emails are not in use between sessions), and every member of both the senate and the house voted unanimously in favor of this bill!
Zane Marshall is the cyclist who approached the senate with this issue. Senator Shirley Breeden is the senator who responded with Senate Bill 240 and saw it all the way to law. Bobbie McCollum is her assistant. Susan Martinovich is the Deputy Director at NDOT who helped create the 50 mph solution. Mary Martini is the Southern Nevada District Engineer who comes to the public meetings, initiated the safety charettes, and follows through with the safety improvements. Erin Breen is the UNLV public safety consultant, and Minta Albietz is the widow of the respected officer, our beloved friend and neighbor, Don Albietz, who's life became the driving inspiration behind this cause. Her courage impacted everyone at the hearings.
Also, these additional legislators helped by co-sponsoring the bill, (but their emails are not in use between sessions), and every member of both the senate and the house voted unanimously in favor of this bill!
| Co-Sponsors of the Bill | People Who Came to Testify |
| Allison Copening Tick Segerblom Warren B. Hardy II Steven A. Horsford John Lee Bob Coffin Mike McGinness Michael A. Schneider Joyce Woodhouse Mark Manendo Harvey Munford | UNLV Public Safety |
July 1 Speed Limit Reduction
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 June 2009 06:55
- Written by Heather Fisher
June 30 email notice:
It's finally here!
THE SENATE BILL 240 as sponsored by Senator Shirley Breeden, introduced by Zane Marshall, co-sponsored
by 8 additional Senators, 2 Assembly Members, and approved by all the rest . . .
THE #1 PUBLIC REQUEST from the Red Rock Canyon safety charettes...
THE NEW STATE LAW as signed by the Governor...
A NEW SPEED LIMIT as determined by NDOT...
ON JULY 1st WE WELCOME A NEW SAFETY SPEED ZONE FOR RED ROCK CANYON!
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You can show your support at the:
RED ROCK CANYON
SAFETY SPEED ZONE CELEBRATION
July 8, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
Red Rock Overlook on SR 159
RED ROCK CANYON
SAFETY SPEED ZONE CELEBRATION
July 8, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
Red Rock Overlook on SR 159
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And please take a moment to thank those who were instrumental in getting this passed.
(see article above for their names & emails.)
Brief background: In 1995, the speed limit in Red Rock Canyon was raised from 45 to 60 miles per hour, making it the fastest scenic byway in the country and more than doubling the injury and death rate* for the following and subsequent years. Then further development closed in on both ends of Red Rock Canyon, compounding the problem. Since then, the public has been working with elected officials and government agencies on multiple levels to try to improve the situation. A difficult, but forward-moving campaign, saveredrock.com details this multi-faceted, continuing approach to increased safety in our national conservation area. Most recently, state lawmakers and the Nevada Department of Transportation have created a new state law providing a 50 mph speed limit more condusive to the scenic byway's unique conditions, and satisfying the number one public request* to lower it from 60.
*2005 Safety Charettes Official Report
UPDATES: Red Rock Finally Gets a New Speed Limit!
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- Published on Monday, 01 June 2009 04:10
- Written by Heather Fisher
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
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SB 240 passed Assembly
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 May 2009 00:00
- Written by Heather Fisher
Just thought you'd like to know that SB 240 (reducing the speed limit on Hwy 159) passed the Assembly today - now it's on to the Governor for signature ........ congratulations!
My thanks to each of you for your help with this bill.
Senator Shirley Breeden
Nevada Senate, Room 2131
401 S. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701-4747
Phone: 775-684-1457
Fax: 775-684-6500