LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Metropolis of North Las Vegas strikes ahead with Part 2 of the Northern Beltway Path Extension, enhancing the path community for residents searching for outside recreation.
Sophie Mariscal’s husband is an avid bicyclist and is at all times on the lookout for extra trails to discover.
“He grew up here over by Ann and he would just go all over the place, but he didn’t have a bike trail so now there will be one we’ll be able to go more often and more safely which will be so nice,” Mariscal stated.
This venture features a 12-foot-wide, 1.5-mile addition alongside the 215, stretching from fifth Avenue to Losee Street. It builds upon Part 1, which extends from Decatur Boulevard to fifth Avenue.
The brand new part will supply North Las Vegas residents, together with Carly Hill, extra alternatives for off-street recreation and various commuting choices.
“We used to live over in south Summerlin and there’s lots of trails and I feel like more outdoor things to do over there so to watch it come over here where we’re living is awesome because normally I would have to drive 20 minutes out to go to some of those places that connect,” Hill stated.
In the meantime, Part 1 is presently within the design stage, with the Metropolis of North Las Vegas finalizing building paperwork quickly. Officers count on building to start later this yr and be accomplished by 2027.
Morgan Matheson not too long ago moved to North Las Vegas from Texas a yr in the past and stated she’s excited to see all the brand new adjustments with security in thoughts.
“I have 4 kids who love to ride their bikes and we’ve tried to go down Revere on it and it is terrifying,” Matheson stated. “So having an option to go to different places on our bikes is going to be really exciting for them and for me, for their safety.”
North Las Vegas Public Works is engaged on choosing a design guide for part 2 and that ought to begin within the subsequent a number of months. Building is ready to be accomplished by 2029.
In a press release to eight Information Now, the Metropolis of North Las Vegas stated:
“The 6-mile long, 12-foot wide trail will increase public access to community destinations along the trail and provide a new off-street corridor for active recreation. The benefits to the community include more opportunities to recreate using off-street bike trails, a safer environment with nice views, and better health alternatives that promote a recreational lifestyle.”
