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PROPOSED
TRANSIT FARES
& SERVICES UPDATES

RTC is PROPOSING changes to its transit fare structure and services to help address rising operating costs and increased demand, while maintaining reliable service. These changes include fare increases and pass eliminations for both paratransit and transit riders.

These changes will impact you!

or visit rtcsnv.com/transitupdates
to review the changes and submit your
comments by June 23, 2026.

Weekly Update ~ 5.8.26

Service Change Proposal & Survey

The RTC is proposing changes to its transit services to help improve efficiency and better connect our community. These changes include the launch of the Maryland Pkwy BRT Red Line! Make sure your voice is heard now through June 23! By providing feedback, you will be entered for a chance to win one of four, 30-day transit passes. Click the link above to learn more and provide feedback.

Reminder: Please Avoid Traveling or Parking in Red Lanes

You may notice newly painted red lanes along the project corridor. The red paint identifies the new shared bus/bike lanes. Vehicles may briefly enter the red lane to make a turn, but the red lanes are not intended for through travel or parking.

Safe. Comfortable. Accessible Connections!

Welcome to the Maryland Parkway
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.

Construction Progress

Construction Phasing

Work hours may be extended to maintain the project schedule. Watch for lane shifts as work progresses. Whenever possible, additional travel lanes will be provided. Business and residential access will be maintained. On-street parking will be impacted as work progresses.

Map of the project area showing the sections that it is divided into. Section 1 Maryland parkway from Russell road to Tropicana Avenue. Section 2 Tropicana Avenue to Flamingo road. Section 3 Flamingo road to Desert Inn road. Section 4 Desert Inn road to Sahara avenue. Section 5 Sahara avenue to Charleston boulevard. Section 6 Charleston boulevard to Carson avenue. Section 7 route changes to Carson avenue from Maryland parkway to Casino Center boulevard and turns down Casino Center boulevard to Bonneville avenue. Section 8 runs on Bonneville avenue from Casino Center boulevard to MLK boulevard. Section 9 MLK boulevard to Tonopah drive. Section 10 turns to Tonopah drive from Bonneville avenue to Wellness Way. Section 11 turns on Wellness way from Tonopah drive to Shadow lane.
Section 1
Maryland Pkwy, Russell to Tropicana

Work hours: 6am-4pm
Russell to Lulu: One lane open in each direction
Lulu to Tropicana: Two lanes open in each direction
– Construction of sidewalk and median islands

Section 2
Maryland Pkwy, Tropicana to Flamingo

Work hours: 6am-4pm
Tropicana to Harmon: Two lanes open in each direction
Harmon to Flamingo: Day – Two lanes open southbound, one lane open northbound, Night – One lane open in each direction
– Construction of sidewalk and utility laterals, preparing the east half (Harmon to Flamingo) for paving in late May.

Section 3
Maryland Pkwy, Flamingo to Desert Inn

Work Hours: 8pm-7am
Day: Two lanes open in each direction
Night: One lane open in each direction
– Construction of driveways, install of waterline and waterline connections, conduit, and traffic signals.

Section 4
Maryland Pkwy, Desert Inn to Sahara

Work Hours: 8pm-7am
Desert Inn to Vegas Valley: Two lanes open in each direction
Vegas Valley to Karen: Day – Two lanes open southbound, one lane open northbound, Night – One lane open in each direction
Karen to Sahara: Day – Two lanes open in each direction, Night – One lane open in each direction
– Install of conduit and waterline, construction of sidewalk, preparing the west half (Vegas Valley to Karen) for paving in late May.

Section 5
Maryland Pkwy, Sahara to Charleston

Work Hours: 5am-1pm
One lane open in each direction
San Pedro to Oakey: Final roadway striping and signage coming soon. Franklin to Charleston: Traffic signals, streetlights, miscellaneous concrete work, final striping and signage coming soon.

Section 6
Maryland Pkwy/Rue 13, Charleston to Carson

Work Hours: 5am-1pm
Lane restrictions vary based on work occurring in the area
– Traffic signals and coordination with NV Energy. 

Section 7
Carson Ave, Casino Center Blvd to 13th St

Work Hours: 5am-1pm (Casino Center to 7th), 7am-3pm (7th to 13th)
One lane open in each direction
– Utility adjustments, traffic signals and coordination with NV Energy, placing remaining concrete surfaces, final striping and signage.

Section 8
Bonneville Ave, Casino Center Blvd to MLK Blvd

Work Hours: 5am-1pm
One lane open in each direction between I-15 and the railroad underpass
– Utility adjustments, traffic signals and coordination with NV Energy, placing remaining concrete surfaces, final striping and signage.

Section 9
Alta Dr, MLK Blvd to Tonopah Dr

Work Hours: 5am-1pm
– Final clean-up work as needed

Section 10
Tonopah Dr, Alta Dr to Wellness Way

Work Hours: 5am-1pm
– Final clean-up work as needed

Section 11
Wellness Way, Tonopah Dr to Shadow Ln

Work Hours: 5am-1pm
– Final clean-up work as needed

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