In The News: Transportation Research Center

It’s hard to imagine drivers don’t see him.

After more than six months, Governor Steve Sisolak announced an end to Nevada’s mask mandate. In January, the Omicron variant spurred a surge in coronavirus cases but since a peak in mid-January cases have steadily been declining.

Speeding along roadways has long been a concern across the community, especially following a number of recent deadly crashes.

Police say a driver was going 100 mph or more when he sped through a red light, killing himself, a passenger and 7 people he hit with his vehicle.

Nevada’s adoption of a new child car seat law has separated it from states with the weakest regulations for preventing traffic fatalities, according to a safety advocacy group.

Following a wrong-way crash on Interstate 15 that killed four people and injured two more, the question remains if there will be any safety improvements made to help prevent these wrong-way crashes.

It’s dangerous driving Las Vegas streets.

One of the biggest tasks for Nevada State Police and every other local agency is pedestrian safety.

Local traffic safety officials have announced four events where pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users can bring their outerwear and have reflective striping added.

The pleas continue from police and safety advocates for people to pay more attention on our roads, especially now that it will be darker earlier in the day.