Why Transportation Matters
Transportation and Climate Change
With each mile we drive using gas- or diesel-powered vehicles, greenhouse gases are emitted into the atmosphere causing pollution and contributing to climate change. In fact, transportation alone accounts for 47% of all GHG emissions in the County. Clark County residents and visitors can decrease the impact of travel by transitioning to more sustainable mobility options such as electric vehicles and public transit.
Making Moves
Charging Accessibility
As charging accessibility has taken off, more strategies may be needed to ensure equitable access.
The maps below represent the distribution of access to public EV charging stations across Clark County. Using a half mile street radius around each station, service gaps and hotspots can more easily be seen and considered for future charging station planning.
Making Moves
Be A Hero: Ride Zero (Emissions)
Southern Nevada is making strides towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow with our latest innovation in public transportation--the Battery Electric Bus! These busses produce no tailpipe emissions, run cheaper than natural gas, and provide a smoother, quieter ride for passengers.
Four battery electric buses have joined RTC's Hydrogen Fuel Cell fleet to provide clean, efficient, cost-effective, transportation options to help support a more sustainable community. Learn more here!
Leading by Example
Complete Streets Initiative
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has launched a regional Complete Streets Initiative to promote safer streets and make walking, biking, and transit riding more attractive and accessible. This will include the implementation of new policies and infrastructure upgrades such as protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, bus shelters with more shade, and dedicated transit lanes.
Next Steps for Connected Mobility
Explore the goals, strategies, and actions in the All-In Community Plan. Use the dropdown table to see the progress we've made towards implementing each action!
| Action | Description | Status |
1.1.A | Fund and construct high-capacity transit (BRT/LRT) and fixed route RTC transit. | |
1.1.B | Ensure transit access for seniors, veterans, youth, low-income populations, and people with disabilities. |
| Action | Description | Status |
1.2.A | Create public-private partnerships to develop “hubs” where docked micromobility options are strategically placed near highly trafficked locations. | |
1.2.B | Identify areas to install high level-of-comfort bike infrastructure in high traffic corridors. | |
1.2.C | Ensure new and replacement infrastructure provides for pedestrian safety, health, accessibility, and connectivity. |
| Action | Description | Status |
2.1.A | Establish incentives for electric vehicle upgrades for low-income drivers and people interested in used electric vehicles. | |
2.1.B | Establish incentives to encourage installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at residential and commercial locations, including a pilot program for multi-family residential properties and underserved communities. | |
2.1.C | Incentivize tourism-supporting fleets to drive and promote zero emission vehicles. | |
2.1.D | Accelerate the electrification of ground support equipment at Harry Reid International Airport. | |
2.1.E | Transition public light-duty fleet to alternative fuel vehicles. |
| Action | Description | Status |
2.2.A | Prioritize fossil-free transportation resources in underserved areas. | |
2.2.B | Establish a program to convert all school buses to electric. | |
2.2.C | Prioritize charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty trucking at intermodal facilities in high exposure communities. | |
2.2.D | Re-establish a Clean Cities Coalition for Southern Nevada. |