Rancho Drive Complete Street

As part of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Complete Street Initiative, the city of Las Vegas is studying a 6.6-mile segment of Rancho Drive from Rainbow Boulevard to Mesquite Avenue to determine if it can be made a complete street. Complete streets are roads that are designed to be safe, comfortable, and attractive places for all users.

Project goals include:

• Improving safety
• Encouraging walking, biking and transit ridership
• Providing travel options for those with limited access
• Reducing emissions
• Offering improved economic opportunities
• Increasing opportunities for physical activity

Proposed improvements could include three lanes in eachdirection, offset sidewalks, and other amenities. A dedicated, shared bus/bikelane may be proposed depending on the availability of right-of-way and thealternative that is selected.

The city intends to use federal funds for this project. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires that potential projects with federal funding must conduct an environmental study. NEPA studies are comprehensive studies that identify and evaluate environmental effects of a project before it is built.

During the NEPA study process, a broad set of environmental elements will be evaluated. Some of the environmental elements that must be evaluated include plants and animals, environmental justice, wetlands, air and water quality, traffic, public safety, traffic noise and hazardous materials.

Public input is a key consideration in NEPA studies. The public will have numerous opportunities to learn about the study, engage with the project team, and provide comments.

Please see the bilingual English/Spanish fact sheet for more information. In addition everyone is invited to visit our virtual public meeting room.

Public Meetings

• Recording of Thursday, May 26, 2022 - Virtual Meeting
• Recording of April 13, 2023 - Virtual Meeting

Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate persons with disabilities desiring to attend the meetings or who need language assistance. If you need assistance, please contact Nicole Melton at 702.229.6691, nmelton@lasvegasnevada.gov or Sarah Hoffman at 720.482.3626, sarah.hoffman@wsp.com.

Historic Westside Complete Streets Project

A public meeting is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose rooms A-B-C at Doolittle Community Center, located at 1950 N. J St. The city of Las Vegas also hosted a public meeting May 14, 2025, at the Historic Westside School regarding this project. The proposed improvements along Washington Avenue are from Martin L. King Jr. Boulevard to I-15 and along H Street from Bonanza Avenue to Owens Avenue. Preferred alternatives for each street will be offered and community input will be invited. Interested residents are encouraged to RSVP for the meeting or leave comments about the project at https://sumnumarketing.com/HWCSP. A Spanish interpreter will be available at the meeting.

Complete streets improvements along Washington Avenue and H Street will focus on enhancing the pedestrian environment through the installation of wider sidewalks, bike lanes, shade trees, enhanced bus stops, lighting and curb extensions to make pedestrian crossings safer and shorter. School crossing pedestrian flashers are planned near the Historic Westside School. Improvements will mirror those completed along D Street and Jackson Avenue.

The city intends to use primarily federal funds for this project. The first step in the federal process is the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review. Please review the project alternatives described below.

Download the information sheet here.

• H Street Complete Street Rendering & Elevation
• H Street Existing 
• Washington Avenue Existing
• Washington Avenue Elevation and Rendering with On-Street Bike Lane Alternative
• Washington Avenue Elevation and Rendering with Elevated Bike Lane Alternative