Traffic Engineering (Official City of Las Vegas Web Site)

Traffic Engineering

Traffic Signals

<STRONG>Applying for a new signal</STRONG>
<P>Each year, the city receives many inquiries concerning the installation of traffic signals. Before installing a traffic signal at an intersection, established minimum criteria must be satisfied. Our review includes an examination of:</P>
<UL>
<LI>The amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. </LI>
<LI>The need to provide interruption to the major flow for side street vehicles and pedestrians. </LI>
<LI>Special conditions such as hills and curves. </LI>
<LI>The accident history at the intersection. </LI>
<LI>The proximity of schools.</LI>
<LI>A written request is recommended to start the evaluation process for considering placement of a traffic signal.</LI></UL>
<P>Requests should be mailed to: <BR>Traffic Engineer<BR>City of Las Vegas<BR>400 Stewart Avenue<BR>Las Vegas, Nevada 89101<BR>(702) 229-6327</P>
<P>When you submit your request, be sure to include the name of the intersection where you feel placement of a traffic signal would be appropriate and why. Include your daytime telephone number in your correspondence so that we can contact you.</P>
<P>Once the Traffic Engineering Division receives the request, a traffic count is taken. Crews set up equipment to measure how many cars use the road each day. Following the traffic study, Public Works staff will contact you with the results. Keeping pace with traffic activities in one of the fastest growing cities in the country poses challenges for Public Works staff. While it is our aim to provide you with the best service possible, there may be times when we may not respond to your requests as quickly as we’d like to. Please be patient. We will do our best to provide you with a response in as timely a manner as possible</P>
<P>Over the past few years, the city has installed signals at an average rate of 15 per year. These signals are installed using various funding sources, including your gas tax dollars, developer fees, and special assessment fees. A new traffic signal costs in the range of $250,000. Therefore, their installation must be carefully considered.<BR></P>

Applying For A Traffic Signal

When the Traffic Engineering Division receives a request to do an engineering study of a particular intersection, a series of steps can take place. 
<OL type=1>
<LI>Traffic crews conduct an engineering study to see if the location meets "warrants" which means meeting the minimum legal criteria as is required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This engineering study is an information gathering process. Information is collected regarding traffic volume, the speed that traffic is flowing, the amount of pedestrian activity, accident history and the distance the proposed new signal location is away from adjacent signals. </LI>
<LI>If the location passes the engineering study, the new traffic signal site goes on a priority list and the ranking on the list is determined by the traffic volume figures and accident history. </LI>
<LI>Each year, based on funding, the city of Las Vegas starts at the top of the priority list with the goal of constructing as many new signals as the budget will allow. </LI>
<LI>Once funding is available, a traffic signal design is prepared. As part of the design, bid specifications are also prepared. This process takes between two and three months. </LI>
<LI>The signal project then goes out to bid, which takes between two and three months. </LI>
<LI>The project is awarded and construction begins and takes approximately six months to complete. </LI>
<LI>Traffic crews turn on the signal at the new location.</LI></OL>
<P><STRONG>Prices for common traffic devices<BR></STRONG>Prices listed below are estimates that include materials and installation.</P>
<UL>
<LI>30" Stop Sign - $400 </LI>
<LI>Speed Limit Sign - $400 </LI>
<LI>School flasher - $45,000 - $60,000 </LI>
<LI>4-Way Traffic Signal - $250,000 - $600,000 </LI>
<LI>1 Mile of Road (Arterial) - $7 million </LI>
<LI>Sewer Line - $80 per linear foot </LI>
<LI>Street Light - $3,000 - $6,000</LI></UL>

Funding Traffic Signals

<UL>
<LI>As traffic volumes increase beyond the capability of lesser controls such as a four-way stop, it may be necessary to install a traffic signal. </LI>
<LI>Traffic signals are more costly than is commonly realized, even though they represent a sound public investment when justified. A modern signal can cost up to $250,000. This money pays for a Traffic signal controller, signal heads, vehicle detectors and singal poles and suports.</LI>
<LI>Traffic Signal Preemption -The transfer of signal control to a special signal operation is called preemption. There are two common types of preemption, based on reason for preemption: Railroad and Emergency Vehicle. ignal poles and supports.</LI>
<LI>Signal Timing - Along major arterials which have several traffic signals spaced at periodic intervals, the traffic signals are usually synchronized to provide coordinated movement along the major street. Traffic signals assign the right of way to various traffic movements for different time intervals depending on traffic flow levels. Pre-timed signals have pre-set time intervals for different times of the day including the morning, noon, and evening peak travel periods. The city has a few pre-timed signals remaining in the outlying areas which have not been connected to the central system. Traffic actuated signals use detectors on the approaches to traffic signals to monitor and assign the right of way on the basis of changing traffic demand. These signals attempt to assign most of the available green time to the heaviest traffic movements.</LI></UL>
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How Traffic Signals Work

<STRONG>2008</STRONG>
<UL>
<LI>June 18, 2008 - Oakey Boulevard & Cimarron (Ward 2)</LI>
<LI>May 23, 2008 - Durango Drive & Grand Teton Drive (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>March 27, 2008 - Washington Avenue & J Street (Ward 5) </LI>
<LI>February 15, 2008 - Decatur Boulevard & Deer Springs Way (Ward 6)</LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>2007</STRONG></P>
<UL>
<LI>December 27, 2007 - Farm Road – Tule Springs Road (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>November 6, 2007 - Charleston Boulevard & Desert Foothills Drive (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>August 31, 2007 - Cimarron Road & Farm Road (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>August 31, 2007 - Cimarron Road & Elkhorn Road (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>July 31, 2007 Fremont Street - 8th Street (Wards 3 & 5)    </LI>
<LI>June 20, 2007 - Alexander Road & Hualapai Way (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>May 14, 2007 - Rancho Drive & Mesquite Avenue (Wards 1 & 5) </LI>
<LI>April 16, 2007 - Far Hills Avenue & Ridge Pine Street (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>April 16, 2007 - Fire Station 47 at 911 Ridge Pine Street (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>March 8, 2007 - Hualapai Way & Count Diero Drive (Ward 2)   </LI>
<LI>February 9, 2007 - Durango Drive & Oakey Boulevard (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>January 24, 2007 - Deer Springs Way & Durango Drive (Ward 6)</LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>2006</STRONG></P>
<UL>
<LI>August 25, 2006 - Lewis Avenue & Casino Center Boulevard (Ward 3) </LI>
<LI>August 25, 2006 - Lewis Avenue & Third Street (Ward 3) </LI>
<LI>June 12, 2006 - Washington Avenue & Marion Drive (Ward 3) </LI>
<LI>March 3, 2006 - Charleston Boulevard & Vista Center Drive (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>March 2, 2006 - Durango Drive & Elkhorn Road (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>February 14, 2006 - Cheyenne Avenue & Hualapai Way (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>January 31, 2006 - Alta Drive & Park Vista Drive (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>January 31, 2006 - Alta Drive & Pavilion Center (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>January 6, 2006 - Oso Blanca Road & Durango Drive (Ward 6)</LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>2005</STRONG></P>
<UL>
<LI>December 30, 2005 - Charleston Boulevard between the 215 Beltway & Pavilion Center Drive (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>December 15, 2005 - Centennial Parkway & Tropical Parkway (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>December 15, 2005 - Grand Montecito Parkway & Durango Drive (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>December 15, 2005 - Tropical Parkway & Durango Drive (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>November 18, 2005 - Jones Boulevard & Elkhorn Road (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>October 4, 2005 - Washington Avenue & Longford Medical Center (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>September 9, 2005 - Vegas Drive & Durango Drive (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>September 9, 2005 - Washington Avenue & Durango Drive (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>September 9, 2005 - Summerlin Parkway (North) & Durango Drive (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>September 9, 2005 - Summerlin Parkway (South) & Durango Drive (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>September 9, 2005 - Westcliff Drive & Durango Drive (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>August 22, 2005 - Buffalo Drive & Farm Road (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>August 22, 2005 - Buffalo Drive & Elkhorn Road (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>July 5, 2005 - Buffalo Drive & John Herbert Boulevard (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>May 9, 2005 - Charleston Boulevard & 28th Street (Ward 3)</LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>2004</STRONG></P>
<UL>
<LI>December 27, 2004 - Homestretch Drive & Hualapai Way (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>July 23, 2004 - Vegas Drive & Simmons Street (Ward 5) </LI>
<LI>July 23, 2004 - Buffalo Drive & Gowan Road (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>July 8, 2004 - Craig Road & Buffalo Drive (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>June 30, 2004 - Buffalo Drive & Alexander Road (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>June 21, 2004 - Vegas Drive & Tonopah Avenue (Ward 5) </LI>
<LI>May 4, 2004 - I-215 Beltway South & Durango Drive (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>May 4, 2004 - I-215 Beltway North & Durango Drive (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>April 1, 2004 - Sahara Avenue & Village Square Center (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>April 1, 2004 - Durango Drive & Gilmore Avenue (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>March 31, 2004 - Tropical Parkway & Jones Boulevard (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>March 12, 2004 - Suncoast Casino (north) Driveway & Rampart Boulevard (Ward 2)</LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>2003</STRONG></P>
<UL>
<LI>December 11, 2003 -  Centennial Parkway & Tenaya Way (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>November 26, 2003 - Mountain View Hospital & Tenaya Way (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>November 14, 2003 - Huntridge Circle Park & Maryland Parkway West (Ward 3) </LI>
<LI>November 14, 2003 - Huntridge Circle Park & Maryland Parkway East (Ward 3) </LI>
<LI>November 7, 2003 - Durango Drive & Ann Road (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>October 21, 2003 - Charleston Boulevard & Merialdo Lane (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>September 22, 2003 - Lone Mountain Road & I-215 Beltway (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>September 22, 2003 - Cheyenne Avenue & I-21 Beltway West (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>September 22, 2003 - Cheyenne Avenue & I-215 Beltway East (Ward 4) </LI>
<LI>August 29, 2003 - Ann Road & Rainbow Boulevard ( Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>August 16, 2003 - Ann Road & Bradley Road (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>August 16, 2003 - Ann Road & Jones Boulevard (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>August 4, 2003 - Eastern Avenue & Cedar Avenue (Ward 3) </LI>
<LI>July 30, 2003 - Iron Horse Court & Grand Central Parkway (Ward 5) </LI>
<LI>July 9, 2003 - Sky Pointe Drive & Tropical Parkway / Azure Drive (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>June 19, 2003 - Westcliff Drive & Cimarron Road (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>May 13, 2003 - Alta Drive & Clubhouse Drive / Suncoast Casino Driveway (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>May 6, 2003 - Fremont Street & Lowe's Driveway (Ward 3) </LI>
<LI>April 22, 2003 - Tenaya Way & Azure Drive </LI>
<LI>April 3, 2003 - Sky Pointe Drive & Buffalo Drive (Ward 6) </LI>
<LI>March 27, 2003 - Desert Inn Road & Crystal Water Way (Ward 2) </LI>
<LI>January 28, 2003 - Alta Drive & Tonopah Drive (Ward 1) </LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>2002</STRONG></P>
<UL>
<LI>
<DIV>December 21, 2002 - Tenaya Way (Ward 6)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>November 26, 2002 - Verdinal Drive & Community College Drive (Ward 1)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>October 1, 2002 - Majestic Valley Avenue (Ward 4)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>September 24, 2002 - Las Vegas Boulevard (Ward 3)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>September 24, 2002 - 4th Avenue (Ward 3)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>September 19, 2002 - Charleston Boulevard & Pavilion Center Drive (Ward 2)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>September 12, 2002 - Town Center Drive & Park Run Drive (Ward 2)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>August 15, 2002 - Washington Avenue & Tonopah Drive (Ward 5)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>August 8, 2002 - Martin Luther King Boulevard & Costco (Ward 5)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>June 19, 2002 - Rampart Boulevard & Sir Williams Court / Boca Park (Ward 2)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>June 5, 2002 - Anasazi Drive & Banburry Cross Drive (Ward 2)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>June 5, 2002 - Anasazi Drive & Far Hills Avenue / Hualapai Way (Ward 2)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>June 5, 2002 - Alta Drive & Hualapai Way (Ward 2)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>May 15, 2002 - Cheyenne Avenue & Grand Canyon Drive (Ward 4)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>May 14, 2002 - Durango Road & U.S. 95 East Ramp (Ward 6 )</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>April 30, 2002 - Washington Avenue & H Street (Ward 5)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>April 25, 2002 - Alta Drive & Cimarron Road (Ward 2)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>March 5, 2002 - Eastern Avenue & Ogden Avenue (Ward 3)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>February 14, 2002 - Durango Drive & El Capitan Way (Ward 6)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>February 21, 2002 - I-215 & Bradley Avenue (Ward 6)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>January 23, 2002 - Town Center Drive & Anasazi Drive (Ward 2)</DIV></LI>
<LI>
<DIV>January 23, 2002 - Town Center Drive & Alta Drive (Ward 2)</DIV></LI></UL>

New Traffic Signals - 2002 To Present

School Zones and School Routes

<STRONG>2003</STRONG>
<UL>
<LI>September 12, 2003 - Sunny Springs Lane & Buffalo Drive (Ward 6)</LI>
<LI>August 25, 2003 - Washington Avenue & Saylor Way (Ward 5)</LI>
<LI>August 25, 2003 - Alta Drive & Westmont Street (Ward 5)</LI>
<LI>August 25, 2003 - Alta Drive & Bedford Road (Ward 4)</LI>
<LI>August 25, 2003 - Gowan Road & Campbell Road (Ward 4)</LI>
<LI>July 8, 2003 - Vegas Drive & Saylor Way (Ward 5)</LI>
<LI>March 13, 2003 - Tenaya Way & Tropical Parkway (Ward 5)</LI>
<LI>February 14, 2003 - Tenaya Way & Gate Mill Road (Ward 4)</LI>
<LI>January 13, 2003 - Anasazi Drive & Osford Cross Drive (Ward 2)</LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>2002</STRONG></P>
<UL>
<LI>August 30, 2002 - Alta Drive & Roland Wiley Road (Ward 2)</LI>
<LI>August 26, 2002 - Torrey Pines Drive & Rassler Avenue (Ward 2)</LI>
<LI>August 26, 2002 - Jones Boulevard & Whispering Sands (Ward 6)</LI>
<LI>May 6, 2002 - Bradley Road & El Campo Grande Avenue</LI>
<LI>April 19, 2002 - Lake Mead Boulevard & J Street (Ward 5)</LI>
<LI>March 4, 2002 - Washington Avenue & Minnesota Street (Ward 1)</LI>
<LI>January 14, 2002 - Sageberry Drive & Little Leaf Drive (Ward 2)</LI></UL>

New School Flashers - 2002 to present

<STRONG>Speed Limits</STRONG>
<UL>
<LI>Speed limits in school zones on streets that are directly in front of a school are posted at 15 miles per hour. </LI>
<LI>In zones on streets that are away from schools but are designated as school crossing zones, the posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour.</LI>
<LI>At some locations, in addition to school zone signs, flashing amber beacon lights enhance visibility of school zones.</LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>Crossing Guards</STRONG><BR>Crossing guard requests may be made through the Traffic Engineering Division of Public Works at (702) 229-6327. If you’d like to learn more about paid positions and training to become a school crossing guard, please call the <A target=_blank href="http://www.lvmpd.com/">Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Traffic Bureau </A><IMG src="/images/icons/icoExternalLink.gif"> at (702) 229-3535.</P>
<P>When using crosswalks with adult school crossing guards:</P>
<UL>
<LI>Obey the directions of the Crossing Guard. </LI>
<LI>Don’t run across the street - always walk. </LI>
<LI>Be alert for traffic - drivers sometimes fail to obey the Crossing Guard stop signs. </LI>
<LI>Don’t ride bicycles or skateboards across the street - walk with them.</LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>Suggested School Routes<BR></STRONG>Studies have shown that school age pedestrians and bicyclists are the group at greatest risk on city streets. In order to minimize that risk, the city has prepared a set of guidelines to help educate elementary grade school children on how to reach school as safely as possible. A map for each elementary school within the city of Las Vegas has been developed that shows the suggested route to school for school children coming from the surrounding residential community. Copies of the map for each school can be obtained from clicking on the Suggested School Route Link. <BR><BR>The suggested school route maps were developed by the city’s Traffic Engineering Division. The school routes suggested took into account physical barriers such as railway lines, freeways and high volume major arterial streets. The suggested routes were also designed to take advantage of low volume residential streets, stop signs, traffic signals, adult school crossing guards, pedestrian bridges and existing sidewalks. <BR></P>

School Zones

Files listed below are in PDF format. You will need <A href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html" target=_blank>Adobe Acrobat Reader</A><IMG src="/images/icons/icoExternalLink.gif"> to view these files. A map for each elementary school and middle school within the city of Las Vegas has been developed that shows the suggested route to school for school children coming from the surrounding residential community. <BR>
<UL>
<LI><A href="/files/SSR_ADCOCK.pdf" target=_blank>Adcock Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Bell.pdf" target=_blank>Bell Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SSR_BILBRAY_SCHERKENBACH.pdf" target=_blank>Bilbray-Scherkenbach Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Bonner.pdf" target=_blank>Bonner Elementary </A></LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_BOOKER.pdf" target=_blank>Booker Elementary </A></LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SSR_BRYAN.pdf" target=_blank>Bryan Elementary </A></LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Bunker.pdf" target=_blank>Bunker Elementary </A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SSR_CAMBEIRO_LUNT.pdf" target=_blank>Cambeiro-Lunt Elementary</A>  </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Carl.pdf" target=_blank>Carl Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SSR_CARSON.pdf" target=_blank>Carson Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Christensen.pdf" target=_blank>Christensen Elementary</A>  </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Conners.pdf" target=_blank>Conners Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Crestwood.pdf" target=_blank>Crestwood Elementary</A>  </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Culley.pdf" target=_blank>Culley Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Derfelt.pdf" target=_blank>Derfelt Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Deskin.pdf" target=_blank>Deskin Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Detwiler.pdf" target=_blank>Detwiler Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Earl.pdf" target=_blank>Earl Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Edwards.pdf" target=_blank>Edwards Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Eisenberg-Kahre.pdf" target=_blank>Eisenberg-Kahre Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Fong.pdf" target=_blank>Fong Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Fyfe.pdf" target=_blank>Fyfe Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Garehime.pdf" target=_blank>Garehime Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Givens.pdf" target=_blank>Givens Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_GRAGSON.pdf" target=_blank>Gragson Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Griffith.pdf" target=_blank>Griffith Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Hancock.pdf" target=_blank>Hancock Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Heckethorn.pdf" target=_blank>Heckethorn Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Hewetson.pdf" target=_blank>Hewetson Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Hoggard.pdf" target=_blank>Hoggard Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Hollingsworth.pdf" target=_blank>Hollingsworth Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Jacobson.pdf" target=_blank>Jacobson Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Kelly.pdf" target=_blank>Kelly Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Lummis.pdf" target=_blank>Lummis Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_May.pdf" target=_blank>May Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SSR_MCMILLAN_KATZ.pdf" target=_blank>McMillan-Katz Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_McWilliams.pdf" target=_blank>McWilliams Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Moore.pdf" target=_blank>Moore Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Neal.pdf" target=_blank>Neal Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Park.pdf" target=_blank>Park Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Parson.pdf" target=_blank>Parson Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Piggott.pdf" target=_blank>Piggott Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Pittman.pdf" target=_blank>Pittman Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SSR_RED_ROCK.pdf" target=_blank>Red Rock Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Reed.pdf" target=_blank>Reed Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Rhodes.pdf" target=_blank>Rhodes Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Ronnow.pdf" target=_blank>Ronnow Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Ronzone.pdf" target=_blank>Ronzone Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Smith.pdf" target=_blank>Smith Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Staton.pdf" target=_blank>Staton Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Sunrise_Acres.pdf" target=_blank>Sunrise Acres Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Tarr.pdf" target=_blank>Tarr Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SSR_THOMPSON.pdf" target=_blank>Thompson Elementary</A></LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Tobler.pdf" target=_blank>Tobler Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Twin_Lakes.pdf" target=_blank>Twin Lakes Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Vegas_Verdes.pdf" target=_blank>Vegas Verdes Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SSR_WARD.pdf" target=_blank>Ward KM Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Warren.pdf" target=_blank>Warren Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_Wasden.pdf" target=_blank hreflang=null>Wasden Elementary</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/ssr_WILLIAMS.pdf" target=_blank>Williams Elementary</A></LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>Middle Schools</STRONG></P>
<UL>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_BECKER.pdf" target=_blank>Becker Middle</A>  </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_Brinley.pdf" target=_blank>Brinley Middle</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_CADWALLADER.pdf" target=_blank>Cadwallader Middle</A>  </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_ESCOBEDO.pdf" target=_blank>Escobedo Middle</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_FREMONT.pdf" target=_blank>Fremont Middle</A>  </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_Garside.pdf" target=_blank>Garside Middle</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_GIBSON.pdf" target=_blank>Gibson Middle</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_HYDE_PARK.pdf" target=_blank>Hyde Park</A>  </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_JOHNSON.pdf" target=_blank>Johnson Middle</A>  </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_KNUDSON.pdf" target=_blank>Knudson Middle</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_LIED.pdf" target=_blank>Lied Middle</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_MARTIN.pdf" target=_blank>Martin Middle</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_MOLASKY.pdf" target=_blank>Molasky Middle</A>  </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_ROBISON.pdf" target=_blank>Robison Middle</A> </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_ROGICH.pdf" target=_blank>Rogich Middle</A>  </LI>
<LI><A href="/files/SRS_WEST.pdf" target=_blank>West Middle</A></LI></UL>

Suggested School Routes

Other Traffic Devices

Roundabouts

Speed humps are raised "bumps" placed across residential streets. They are designed to calm traffic in residential areas and near parks and schools. The city of Las Vegas began constructing speed humps in 1995 in response to neighborhood speeding problems.<BR><BR><STRONG>Which streets should have them?</STRONG><BR>Unless chronic speeding problems exist on your street, speed humps are not warranted. Traffic control, such as police enforcement, is usually a better alternative. Speed humps are used for streets where traditional methods of slowing traffic have not been effective. A residential street will qualify for the city’s speed hump program based on the following criteria:<BR>
<UL>
<LI>800 vehicles a day as required. </LI>
<LI>The two-lane street must be mainly residential or else have a park or school on the street. </LI>
<LI>The speed limit must be 25 miles per hour. </LI>
<LI>There may not be any regional transit bus routes on the street. </LI>
<LI>The street cannot be a designated emergency response route.<BR></LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>How do I get them put on my street?<BR></STRONG>Any citizen or neighborhood association may request consideration for installation of speed humps by submitting a written petition with signatures from residents of at least 10 homes along that street.<BR><BR>Requests should be mailed to:<BR>Traffic Engineer <BR>City of Las Vegas<BR>400 Stewart Avenue<BR>Las Vegas, NV 89101<BR>(702) 229-6327<BR><BR>When you submit your petition, be sure to include the name of the street on which you feel placement of speed humps would be appropriate and why. Include your daytime telephone number in your correspondence so that we can contact you. <BR><BR>Once the Traffic Engineering Division receives the request, a traffic count is taken. Crews set up equipment to measure how many cars use the road each day. One requirement for speed hump approval is that THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 800 VEHICLES A DAY TRAVELING THE STREET. Following the traffic study, Public Works staff will contact you with the results. Keeping pace with traffic activities in one of the fastest growing cities in the country poses challenges for Public Works staff. While it is our aim to provide you with the best service possible, there may be times when we may not respond to your requests as quickly as we’d like to. Please be patient. We will do our best to provide you with a response in as timely a manner as possible.<BR><BR><STRONG>What are the drawbacks of speed humps?<BR></STRONG>Aside from the inconvenience of construction, some people prefer not to have speed humps placed near their driveways. Some worry that motorists will steer onto sidewalks or yards to avoid the humps. Others fear that those speeding over the humps will be noisy or the humps will devalue their homes.<BR>Due to engineering studies that must be completed for each street, speed humps are expensive and only installed after approval by the City Council. Some neighborhoods which qualify for speed humps must wait a long time because limited funds are allocated each year for Neighborhood Traffic Management.<BR></P>

Speed Humps

Each year, the city receives many inquiries about installing stop signs or traffic signals as a way to reduce speeding. However, research shows that other measures are often more effective than adding more stop signs or traffic signals. The purpose of stop signs and traffic signals is to assign right of way at an intersection, not to control speeding.
<P>Stop signs are installed at an intersection only after a careful engineering evaluation of the existing conditions indicates that their installation is appropriate.</P>
<P>A phone call or a written request is all that’s needed to get stop sign information. </P>
<P>Written inquiries should be mailed to:</P>
<P>Traffic Engineer<BR>City of Las Vegas<BR>400 Stewart Avenue<BR>Las Vegas, Nevada 89101</P>
<P>When you call or write, please identify the name of the intersection or street location of concern and why you feel particular a sign is appropriate. Your daytime telephone number is also needed so that Public Works staff can contact you with the outcome of the evaluation. <BR><BR><STRONG>Applying For Other Signs<BR></STRONG>The city of Las Vegas Public Works Department places signs that are identified in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). </P>
<P>Some of the most common kinds of signs placed include Stop signs, No Outlet signs, No Parking signs, and Speed Limit signs. Children At Play and similar signs are NOT recognized by the state of Nevada or the Federal Highway Administration as official traffic control devices. Because of this, the city of Las Vegas does not install these kinds of signs on Las Vegas streets. <BR></P>

Stop Signs

Traffic Device Costs