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Nevada Department of TransportationTruck size restrictions on scenic byway 159 Truck Size Restrictions on Scenic Byway 159Nevada Department of TransportationProhibited Routes for Over-width and Over-length VehiclesReducible, longer combination vehicles (LCVs) exceeding legal length limits(70 feet) are PROHIBITEDNon-reducible, over-dimensional vehicles and loads (ODVs), exceeding legalwidth limits (8 feet,6 inches) or legal length limits (70 feet) arePROHIBITED…

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…

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] 

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……

NEW EXCITING UPDATE! (written January 20, 2017) NDOT engineers met with me years ago after hearing concerns from the public and seeing the signatures of the residents and now, in 2017, the right turn only curb from Avery to 160 has been built!  This is an efficient traffic safety way to encourage the newly widened Blue…

Over 110 accidents occurred on the small stretch of road bisecting our state treasure, Red Rock Canyon, the three years preceding the law to lower the speed limit in Red Rock Canyon (2005-2008/09).  Seven people lost their lives in those accidents, and 58 were injured.  A fact which led lawmakers to vote yes when the public brought it to…

Southwest Area Connector improvements by NDOT will relieve congestion in Red Rock Canyon by providing smoother traffic flow in the Southwest.  One of the top 10 public recommendations to NDOT from the 2005 Safety Charettes was to: “Provide Alternate Commuter Routes Between the 215 and the SR 159/SR 160 Intersection.”  NDOT has been working on this…

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…

I attended at a legislative hearing in April, and several Save Red Rock supporters came together to support our neighbors to the north in Mt. Charleston who were trying to see that Mt. Charleston receive protections similar to the Red Rock Overlay District.  My testimony was just one small soundbyte among many who were passionate about keeping…

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,…