Fix Nevada Roads | Nevada Highway Users Coalition

December 5, 2007

Message from the Coalition

Hello Highway User,

As the Coalition works to keep you informed about highway issues taking shape throughout Nevada and the country, it is becoming more and more evident that transportation funding is a critical issue almost everywhere.

Included in the material to the right are several articles from around the country. North Carolina is experiencing a potential $65 billion funding shortfall over the next 20 years. The 21st Century Transportation Committee, comprised of 24 elected officials, has been formed there to provide the General Assembly a preliminary report by May 2008. We will keep you posted as this process unfolds.

The momentum regarding our transportation funding needs in Nevada is still increasing, with more and more groups taking part in the discussion from different perspectives. One of those perspectives is being analyzed by a study group, created by the Governor, on public-private partnerships, which has a meeting tomorrow morning. They will consider an agenda item regarding a recommendation whether public-private partnerships are a viable option for the state of Nevada.

As you can see, there is an abundance of discussions ongoing regarding transportation issues in Nevada and throughout the country. If there are any issues in particular you would like to learn more about in this newsletter, please write us a note and let us know.

Sincerely,
Highway Users Coalition

November 16, 2007

Message from the Coalition

Hello Highway User,

With the release of this newsletter we’re pleased to announce the launch of a renewed effort by the Nevada Highway Users Coalition to keep state infrastructure in the minds of Nevada lawmakers and other residents.

We believe there is nothing more critical to the future of this state than ensuring our highways, bridges and other infrastructure are sound. Without quality roadways, business and industry will languish and tourists will find somewhere else to travel.

It’s essential that we find a way to meet our infrastructure needs sooner rather than later. These are necessities, and the cost will only go up in the future. We either have to find a way to pay for these improvements now or pay more for them later.

Also, our roads are rapidly declining in safety. In fact, a national transportation analysis group gave Nevada an “F” on the safety of our roadways. This is simply unacceptable.

Finally, our roadways and ease of movement within our communities is critical to our quality of life. Without some serious upgrades, traffic in Nevada will be comparable to Los Angeles by 2030. I don’t know anyone who is OK with that.

Please take the time to use this newsletter as an informational resource to keep yourself informed of the issue and what’s happening. If you have any questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to contact the coalition.

Sincerely,
Highway Users Coalition

April 26, 2007

Statewide Poll Shows Support Growing for Additional Accountable
Highway Funding to Aleviate Gridlocked Roads

Voters cite lost time and stress as two largest “traffic tax” effects
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