"Trip to Strip" gives riders the opportunity to travel to popular Vegas hot spots without the hassle of traditional ride-share services.
The shuttle is the country’s first autonomous shuttle to be fully integrated with “smart city” infrastructure, communicating with traffic signals to improve safety and traffic flow.
The move was prompted by a March 25 incident when local police were unable to see inside a bus where a gunman had barricaded himself.
Under one bill signed by the governor, the RTC has until the end of 2020 to ask Clark County voters whether sales taxes should be increased to help pay for the proposed 8.7-mile transit system
Authorities struggled to get a good view of the suspect due to a vinyl bus wrap.
Speakers focused on current actions making the emerging technology of advanced mobility a reality, including specific accomplishments and successful public/private partnerships.
By the end of the year, all RTC transit vehicles will also have an electronic reader to validate mobile passes.
In her new role, Katrina Heineking will be responsible for overseeing some of the company’s larger contracts, including operations and maintenance contracts for Foothill Transit, San Diego MTS, and Valley Metro.
Award honors a member that demonstrates innovative concepts or effective problem-solving techniques in the public transportation industry.
