LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – Three intersections within the Metropolis of Las Vegas are getting pedestrian security upgrades
They’re Sahara and Redwood, which is simply east of Rainbow; Rancho and Coran, between Lake Mead and Vegas Drive; and Nellis and Cedar, a block north of Stewart.
Why these three? One of many essential causes: they’re all close to elementary faculties: R. Guild Grey, Detwiler, and Rundle.
To not get all mumbo-jumbo-y on you, however these intersections are additionally on the town’s “high injury network” record which the town says comes from statistics displaying that they are a part of the 11% of metropolis streets which have 77% of the town’s deadly and severe damage crashes.
Probably the most seen of the enhancements can be pedestrian flashing lights and placing in what are referred to as “median crossing refuge areas,” which the Federal Freeway Administration says can cut back pedestrian crashes by 32%.
Work was scheduled to start out final evening at Nellis and Cedar, with the town saying it’s going to be largely at evening, from 9pm to five every following morning.
Count on shifting lane closures, though the town says there’ll at all times be entry for companies and individuals who dwell within the affected neighborhoods.
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To go to the town’s web site on the challenge, click on – – – > HERE.
Buckle up, drive fastidiously – and, please put down that telephone!
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