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.
(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
