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Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Maryland Parkway selected for bus rapid transit?

Connections: The Maryland Parkway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route connects people to life: jobs, education, medical services, downtown, shopping, neighborhood services, and more.

People: The corridor is home to 63,000 residents, 109,000 jobs, carries nearly 35,000 vehicles and 9,000 transit riders daily. Whether you walk, cycle, ride transit or drive, the Maryland Parkway BRT improvements will benefit everyone.

Destinations: The Maryland Parkway BRT isn’t just your ride to home or work. Stops are just steps away from entertainment venues in the heart of downtown Las Vegas and essential services throughout the corridor.

Transit: Maryland Parkway is one of the busiest transit routes in the RTC system, serving more customers per bus, per hour, than any other route, including the Las Vegas Strip.
Where does the service start and end?
How will you accommodate all the traffic on the roadway if you change a travel lane to a shared bus-bike lane?

The Maryland Parkway BRT Project includes two primary features to keep traffic moving while improving access for everyone, whether they are walking, cycling or riding transit. The shared bus-bike lanes will keep buses and bikes out of the way of traffic while still allowing motorists to use them for right turns. We are also adding extra right turn lanes at major intersections for extra capacity.

While the right-most lane of Maryland Parkway already acts as a defacto right turn lane, making it exclusive to right turns only will both preserve its current use and allow for a more efficient transit system and a safer space for cyclists.

A traffic analysis was performed to confirm that the updated roadway design can accommodate existing and projected traffic adequately.
Why isn’t there a protected bike lane?

The shared bus-bike lane concept was chosen due to better visibility of cyclists by drivers and fewer transitions at stations, driveways and intersections. The shared bus-bike lane provides consistent grades throughout the corridor, allows for more sidewalk space for pedestrians and reduces conflicts.

The shared bus-bike lanes will keep buses and bikes out of the way of traffic while still allowing motorists to use them for right turns. We are also adding extra right turn lanes at major intersections for extra capacity.
Will the shared bus/bike lanes be red?
Can the service run down the middle of the road?

While the center-running concept was an initial recommendation from the Alternatives Analysis, the side-running concept was ultimately selected and approved as the most appropriate for this corridor. This was based on a number of considerations through the environmental process.
Will there be outlet/USB charging stations?
The shelters seem solid. Is there any visibility through them?
Will there be active security monitoring at bus stops?

Surveillance cameras will be installed at shelters along the route and all RTC transit vehicles are also equipped with high definition cameras that provide 24/7 surveillance of the system.

In addition, the RTC’s transit security is strategically deployed throughout the transit system.

As always, we also take input from customers regarding security and other concerns through the Transit Watch feature on our rideRTC mobile app.
Can there be different kinds of shade structure on each side of the street for how the sun hits the shelter?

While most of the locations will have similar sun exposure, we are considering site specific design features to maximize passenger comfort. The transit shelters are being designed with larger overhead canopies and other features to provide more shade. And where space is available, we are adding street trees and other landscaping features to improve comfort, whether you’re walking to and from the stops or waiting for your bus.
Why add additional plants in the median when we are in a water crisis?
Will the stations be ADA accessible?
Will there be off-board fare collection and level boarding?

Off-board fare collection will be provided as it is today through the various mobile apps including rideRTC, Transit, Uber and Lyft. While there will be near-level boarding to make it easier for customers to get on and off the bus, bus operators will deploy ramps to ensure access for those with mobility devices, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Will this project include traffic signal priority?

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Frequently Asked Questions

(702) 676-1899marylandparkway@rtcsnv.com

Safe. Comfortable.
Accessible Connections!

(702) 676-1899
marylandparkway@rtcsnv.com