User:Ljthefro/Sources

This is my sources page. Listed below are various pages that might be useful in future expansion of articles.

Las Vegas Beltway

 * various:
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1996/may/04/road-blocks-despite-new-funding-vegas-road-project/ (city questions beltway/q10 revenues)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1996/jun/06/beltway-project-ok-unites-county-city/ (city/county agree; accelerated plan; q10 revenues)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1997/apr/03/residents-blast-beltway-shortcuts/ (Sun City mad about skipping Fed. env. studies & Fed. thoughts on process; contribs of Howard Hughes)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1997/apr/07/columnist-ken-mccall-beltway-of-great-concern-to-u/ (Sun City res issues with beltway const.)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2000/jul/13/nlv-residents-express-concerns-about-northern-belt/
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2000/nov/30/north-beltway-segment-unveiled/ (design of Simmons to Pecos; also opening of Trop to Sahara)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2000/dec/01/dignitaries-help-open-new-stretch-of-beltway/ (opening of Trop to Sahara; contribs of Summerlin/Howard Hughes)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2001/feb/10/building-beltway-far-from-a-joy-ride/ (hodgepodge character; detailed planning history)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2001/feb/21/sunken-six-lane-beltway-called-cost-prohibitive/
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2001/dec/06/editorial-unclogging-the-beltway-is-in-sight/ (Editorial: Lack of Fed funds for initial beltway, skips environmental & saves time)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2002/aug/30/danger-zone-design-of-beltway-and-careless-driving/ (frontage road speeding/accidents & warning flashers)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2002/sep/17/more-lights-could-make-beltway-safer/ (signal warning lights; 2nd q10)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2002/oct/04/southern-nevada-puts-another-notch-in-beltway/ (Decatur to I-15 opening)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/nov/26/interchange-opens-lake-mead-215-beltway/ (Lake Mead intchg opening)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/feb/10/county-marks-beltway-progress-says-economy-will-br/ (Far Hills to Summerlin Pkwy completion; 33 miles continuous freeway to date; future of northern segments)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jun/28/dispute-over-i-215-widening-project-settled/ (Legal woes for Tenaya-to-Decatur segment resolved)
 * http://www.lvrj.com/news/legal-wrangling-clears-project-s-path-125472663.html (Legal woes for Tenaya-to-Decatur segment finished, to start const. soon)


 * 215/515 interchange:
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2005/apr/25/henderson-interchange-ramp-opens/
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2005/aug/23/recent-monsoons-wont-delay-henderson-interchange-p/
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2005/oct/08/i-215-us-95-interchange-nears-completion/

http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/northwest-valley-residents-briefed-coming-highway-interchange phase 1, project bid end 2014
 * 215/95 interchange:


 * Eastern beltway study:
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2001/nov/15/eastern-beltway-on-the-table/
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2002/apr/03/eastern-beltway-is-rerouted-to-the-scrap-pile/


 * estimated completion:
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jan/27/what-projected-date-finishing-las-vegas-beltway/ (also, turnover to NDOT)


 * McCarran Airport Connector:
 * http://www.holophane.com/hlp_library/case_histories/McCar.asp (tunnel lighting, length of tunnel & ownership)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/oct/19/work-begins-delays-expected-mccarran-connector-tun/ (terminal 3 connection work; shortcut; built by airport)

Interstate 580

 * I-580 Extension
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20000917/NEWS/109176212 (need for I-580; comparison of sensitivity to I-70 in CO)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20031104/NEWS/111040024 (Kramer contract awarded)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20050513/ELECTIONS/105130017 (ROW acquisition)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20060211/NEWS/102110067 (const. worker accident/death)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20060519/NEWS/105190080 (Kramer contract canceled, was behind schedule)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20060608/NEWS/106080077 (Kramer contract canceled)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20061107/NEWS/111070102 (new contract awarded, $75M above estimate)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20070512/NEWS/105120101 (Galena Bridge - revised construction method)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20070901/NEWS/109010120 (construction progress)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20071104/NEWS/111040142 (bridge construction)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20071104/NEWS/111040143 (Galena Bridge criticism/contractor dispute/construction)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20071104/NEWS/111040146 (brief history)
 * http://www.lvrj.com/news/12934787.html (2007-12-31 brief overview/history)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20080103/OPINION/699858698 (LVRJ editorial: Vegas upset over expense of freeway)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20080104/OPINION/50199429 (editorial: response to LVRJ editorial)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20080330/NEWS01/25463327 (Galena Bridge; I-580 largest highway contract in NV history)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20080819/NEWS/31215 (Galena Bridge construction)
 * http://www.lvrj.com/news/27084224.html (2008-08-18 Galena Bridge construction)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090614/NEWS/906139922 (bridge construction techniques/features)
 * http://www.rgj.com/article/20090817/NEWS/90817031/-1/news1802 (considering concrete paving)
 * http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009910210442 (2009-10-21 "Carson freeway bridge project ahead of schedule"; no concrete paving)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20100324/NEWS/100329816&parentprofile=search (Costly cracks on Galena bridge)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20110731/NEWS/110739963/1001&parentprofile=1058 (bridge work nearly finished, done in 2012)
 * http://www.rgj.com/article/20120726/NEWS/307270003/1459 (opening event; open date 8/2012; sidebar: I-580 shields to be posted in October)
 * http://www.rgj.com/article/20120726/NEWS/307270003/1459 (opening event; open date 8/2012; sidebar: I-580 shields to be posted in October)


 * Carson City Freeway
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20000404/NEWS/104041589 (phase 1A bridges starts)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20020604/NEWS/206040102 (floodplain changes allow phase 2 design)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20021201/NEWS/212010102 (timeline of freeway planning)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20030816/NEWS/308160104 (phase 1 contract awarded)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20031016/NEWS/110160024 (bulleted timeline of freeway planning)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20031104/NEWS/111040024 (phase 1B contract awarded)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20040115/NEWS/101150016 (phase 1 road prep work)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20040731/NEWS/107310021 (Carson/state gas tax negotiations)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20041130/NEWS/111300018 (consideration of extending gas tax)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20041203/NEWS/112030056 (Carson gas tax extended, contributes $ to freeway)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20060216/OPINION/102160095 (phase 1 opening ahead of sched.; Carson City gas tax for freeway const.)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20060303/OPINION/103030079 (brief history of planning freeway; phase 1 opening)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20060303/OPINION/103030080 (editorial: response to LVRJ editorial bashing freeway)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20060419/NEWS/104190054 (phase 1 counts lower than expected)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20060523/NEWS/105230034 (Q&A regarding freeway phases)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20071009/NEWS/110090103 (phase 2A work begins)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20080902/NEWS/809019983 (phase 2A work inching south)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090130/NEWS/901309982 (phase 2A start, on-track, possible stimulus $ for 2B)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090715/NEWS/907149955 (phase 2A projected opening)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20091129/NEWS/911289962 (effect of phase 2A on Carson St businesses)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20091231/NEWS/912319959 (effect of phase 2A on Carson St businesses)
 * http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990917047 (phase 2A opening; phase 2B initial bridges, uncertainty of funds)
 * http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=J7&Dato=20090924&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=909240801&Ref=PH (photos of opening of phase 2A)
 * http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009910040323 ("Carson City freeway bypass: A long time coming" planning history)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20110612/NEWS/110619902 (Landscape plan for CCF)
 * Also, search for articles on controversy over freeway path
 * Also, search for articles on "GROW" for highway landscaping

Timeline for both: http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20000917/COMMUNITY/109178585


 * Other
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20100314/NEWS/100319784&parentprofile=search (Washoe Valley wind study)
 * http://dailysparkstribune.com/bookmark/20147633/article-NDOT+turns+US+395+into+award-contending+project#.UFN3ltluLNg.twitter (395 NB widening project award)

Other

 * Study criticizes state highway system
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20091013/NEWS/910139991

Las Vegas area

 * I-15 in Vegas
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/sep/10/state-marks-start-latest-i-15-construction-project/ (I-15 South design-build kickoff)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/jan/20/i-15-projects-early-end-clears-way-drivers/ (I-15 North design-build early completion)
 * http://www.lvrj.com/news/state-city-make-20-million-mistake-closing-f-street-120563169.html (Mistakes learned from F-Street fiasco)
 * http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2012/jul/18/unlv-grads-go-work-downtown-design-project/ (Project NEON aesthetic design by UNLV grads)


 * Hoover Dam Bypass
 * http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2009/07/17/20090717hoover0717.html
 * http://www.lvrj.com/news/bridge-rises-under-a-shadow-104659159.html
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/oct/07/hoover-dam-bridge-dedication-planned-next-week/ (see also archive links on this page)
 * http://www.lvrj.com/news/-bridging-america--event-heralds-opening--provides-free-access-to-public-105073624.html (public opening event)


 * US 93 in Boulder City/Boulder City Bypass
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/sep/24/boulder-city-prepares-2010-opening-hoover-dam-bypa/ (BC 93 interim improvements)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jan/05/plans-us-93-leave-many-wanting/ (BC not impressed with interim improvements)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jul/25/some-henderson-residents-decry-boulder-city-bypass/ (Henderson resis don't like frontage road)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/oct/26/henderson-residents-pleased-change-boulder-city-by/ (Henderson frontage road moved)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/dec/29/boulder-city-gets-backing-over-bridge-traffic-comp/ (HD bypass brings traffic woes to BC)
 * http://www.lvrj.com/news/rtc-wants-law-to-temporarily-ban-tractor-trailers-on-dam-bypass-112620689.html (BC bypass brings traffic woes to BC)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/apr/07/boulder-city-residents-say-fix-traffic-snarls-cant/ (NDOT mtg about interim fixes on 93)


 * I-515 Widening
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/dec/03/neighbors-say-planned-i-515-project-already-impact/ (neighbor mtg; project still a long way off)


 * US 95/Gragson Fwy
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2002/oct/07/longtime-las-vegas-mayor-oran-gragson-dies-at-91/ (Las Vegas Expy renamed in 1982 via petition; Gragson advocated for RTC)
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2002/oct/08/gragson-las-vegas-longest-serving-mayor-dies/ (same as above)
 * http://www.1st100.com/part2/gragson.html (Planning Fremont West Expy; Gragson on shady land dealings)

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/jul/18/blueprint/ (Plans for future HOV Lanes)
 * HOV Lanes


 * SR 146 widening:
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2003/may/06/st-rose-widening-begins/


 * SR 52/156 history?
 * http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf/districts/smnra/smnra-cultural-background.pdf (mentions Lee Canyon-Clark Canyon road, stopped const. during WWII)


 * Renaming of 5th St to LV Blvd:
 * http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/10131.htm?ID=#
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/apr/07/why-fifth-street-school-las-vegas-boulevard/


 * Naming of "the Strip"
 * http://www.reviewjournal.com/life/las-vegas-history/guy-mcafee-credited-branding-strip


 * Neon signs on scenic stretch of LV Blvd North:
 * http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/information/19981.htm (signs on)
 * http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Publications/19953.htm (signs on)
 * http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Publications/19808.htm (byway designation)


 * 2019-2020 maintenance swaps


 * https://www.reviewjournal.com/traffic/city-county-state-to-swap-various-las-vegas-valley-roadways-1684054/
 * Boulder Hwy Improvement project

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/40m-in-federal-funding-to-go-toward-henderson-boulder-highway-safety-improvement-project-2394145/ (reduce lanes, multi-modal enhancements; some history)

Book
‘’Images Of America: Building Nevada’s Highways’’ By Jennifer E. Riddle, Elizabeth Dickey, 2015, Arcadia Publishing

Reno/Sparks/Carson/Tahoe area

 * Pictures of I-80 Bus/Old US 40 in Reno:
 * http://www.newtoreno.com/4thstreet.htm


 * AASHTO Extension of US 395 Bus in south Reno
 * http://cms.transportation.org/sites/route/docs/2003-USRN_Cmte.pdf


 * Victorian Ave in Sparks
 * http://www.rgj.com/article/20090925/SPARKS/909250363/-1/news1802 (Pyramid to McCarran project; turnover of SR 647 to Sparks)


 * AASHTO Actions re US 395/US 50 in Carson City:
 * http://cms.transportation.org/sites/route/docs/Posted_Results_on_SCOH_6-9-05.pdf - US 395 / US 395 BUS (entire routes?)
 * http://www.transportation.org/sites/route/docs/USRN_2009_May%2015_2009_Minutes.pdf US 50 & 395 relocation/temporary/business


 * Carson City streets:
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20070807/NEWS/108070081 (NDOT turning over streets to Carson City, including Carson St)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20070823/NEWS/108230104 (Carson St narrowing)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090310/NEWS/903109987 (Proposal to turn more streets over to Carson City reducing CC payments)


 * US 395 Pleasant Valley:
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20050307/NEWS/103070024 (grassroots sign effort to slow speeders)


 * US 50 / US 395 improvements east & south of Carson:
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20070824/DAYTON/108240114 (US 50 corridor study)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20070928/DAYTON/109280121 (future US 50 widening plans must account for USA Pkwy)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20080130/NEWS/960723444 (state board hears long range plans)


 * USA Parkway
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20070928/DAYTON/109280121 (future US 50 widening plans must account for USA Pkwy)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20080115/NEWS01/91808337 (USA Pkwy/I-80 intg opens)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20080615/BUSINESS/305597622 (USA Pkwy development)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090318/NEWS/903179926 (developer fast tracking, BLM review of Lyon Co portion)
 * http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090719/NEWS/907189924 (ribbon cut for Storey Co portion; development along pkwy; Lyon Co portion designed)
 * http://www.leg.state.nv.us/71st/bills/ACR/ACR6.html (resolution from legislature related to USA Pkwy--refers to "SR 567")
 * http://www.leg.state.nv.us/71st/bills/ACR/ACR6_EN.pdf (resolution from legislature related to projects in TRIC--refers to "SR 805")
 * http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada/nevada-approves-70-million-tesla-related-road-work NDOT Board approves $70M USA Pkwy budget after Tesla--refers to SR 439


 * Geiger Grade
 * http://www.onlinenevada.org/geiger_grade Geiger Grade (history)
 * https://livingnewdeal.org/projects/geiger-grade-virginia-city-nv/ (New Deal project info)
 * https://livingnewdeal.org/projects/geiger-grade-lookout-park-virginia-city-nv/ (Geiger Grade lookout park)


 * Virginia Street Bridge
 * http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada/demolition-delayed-historic-reno-bridge bridge replacement project delayed

Rural Nevada

 * AASHTO Designation of I-80 Bus in Lovelock
 * ''"Recognition of a Business Route on Interstate Route 80 - APPROVED"
 * ''"Beginning at the intersection of present Interstate Route 80 and State Route 396 at Lovelock, then northeasterly for 1.6 miles to the present intersection of Interstate Route 80."
 * Report of the Special Committee on Route Numbering to the Standing Committee on Highways (AASHTO). Sat. 4/8/00. St. George, UT


 * http://cms.transportation.org/sites/route/docs/2000%20USRN_Cmte.pdf


 * US 50/50A/95A, Fernley-Fallon
 * http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009909030376 (summary of projects)


 * Bike speed record on SR 305
 * http://www.rgj.com/article/20090917/NEWS/90917041


 * SR 722 - Carroll Station
 * http://www.onlinenevada.org/highway_50:_carroll_station (history)

Interstate 11

 * Las Vegas to Phoenix
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jul/11/interstate-las-vegas-phoenix-works/ (Proposal: I-515, BC & HD bypasses, new Phoenix frwy)


 * Greater proposal: US 93 & US 95
 * http://www.lvrj.com/news/officials-promote-vision-of--_x91-interstate-11-_x92--with-las-vegas-as-distribution-hub-in-west-96841939.html
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/jul/13/after-i-15-work-freeway-phoenix-will-become-focus/
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/sep/05/new-interstate-highway-eyed-to-link-cities-in-west/
 * http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2011/apr/13/experts-say-developing-new-freeway-vital-southern-/
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/apr/20/henderson-officials-voice-support-proposed-interst/?home-news
 * http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/apr/22/mayor-interstate-11-project-could-be-commercial-bo/
 * http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/long-road-interstate-11 (long piece on I-11)


 * http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/traffic-transportation/congressional-delegation-jump-start-interstate-11-s-nevada-stretch NV Congress delegation pursuing bill wording for I-11 north of Las Vegas


 * https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/sep/09/more-interstate-11-signs-on-the-way/ Signage change pending