The city of Las Vegas is calling on its residents to engage in a neighborhood meeting centered around the Stewart Avenue Complete Streets Project. This public forum is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on March 12, at the East Las Vegas Community Center located at 250 N. Eastern Ave., inviting the community to both learn about and provide feedback on the project aimed at improving Stewart Avenue for a variety of users, according to a recent bulletin.
The project's design plans to enhance the thoroughfare for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike, focusing on a stretch of Stewart Avenue from Sixth Street to Nellis Boulevard. Anticipating diverse attendance, the city ensures that Spanish interpreters will be available for non-English speakers, and indicates that participants of all ages are welcome. A fundamental aspect of the Complete Streets project is its goal to bolster safety and to foster an environment conducive to walking, biking, and transit use—also aiming to offer shade, control floods, and ensure accessible transportation for those with limited options.
Outlined objectives also include spurring economic opportunities through infrastructure improvements. Some of the potential enhancements on the table are the addition of protected bike lanes to shield cyclists from traffic, the implementation of wider sidewalks, the planting of more trees, and better lighting. These prospects are part of a collaborative effort between the city, the Nevada Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration, which are jointly conducting the required design and environmental studies for this segment of Stewart Avenue.
Beyond the redesign, the project is supported financially by nearly $24 million in federal grant funds, necessitating adherence to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. This process stipulates an environmental study to reduce the effects on the community, a component that highlights the importance of public feedback. Citizens interested in the finer details or wishing to voice their opinions are encouraged to be part of this NEPA process. More information about the project and the upcoming meeting can be found on the city's dedicated project page, complete with details on giving input for those unable to attend the meeting in person.
