Preserving Our Beautiful Canyon
On December 10, five cyclists tragically lost their lives in Southern Nevada. Save Red Rock was honored to host a vigil for the victims, survivors, and their families on Saturday, December 12. Below are links to media coverage of the event. Community holds vigil for five cyclists killed in crash, advocate for bicycle safety Vegas…
Read MoreNevada 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreAnother Serious Reason for Park Entrance Gates KTNV Channel 13 ABC Action News: Attempted Sexual Assault at Red Rock Overlook (July 15, 2009) [SEE IT]
Read MoreYou 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…
Read MoreJune 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……
Read MoreNEW 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…
Read MoreOver 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…
Read MoreSouthwest 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreJust 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,…
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Happy National Trails Day! Here at Save Red Rock, we believe any trail that leads you toward Mt Wilson is a good trail! Tell us where your trail leads you…
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