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Richard N. Velotta Gaming Guru - Page 9Committee formed to focus on Southern Nevada tourism improvements7 July 2015
The governor on Monday signed an executive order forming a committee to prioritize tourism improvement projects in Southern Nevada and draft a report with recommendations in the next year. The 11-member committee, to be chaired by Steve Hill, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic ... (read more)
'Start-up guy' Skancke leaves Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance6 July 2015
When Tom Skancke was appointed the first president and CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, he told the board members who hired him that he wasn’t in for the long haul. He was true to his word. Hired in late 2013 by the new version of what once was the Nevada Development Authority, Skancke told ... (read more)
Four Strip pedestrian bridges to be upgraded by 20172 July 2015
The oldest of the pedestrian bridges that crisscross the Strip will be overhauled in a $26 million upgrade that will be paid for by the people who use them most — Las Vegas tourists. The Nevada Transportation Department on Wednesday announced plans to upgrade the four pedestrian overpasses at Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. ... (read more)
Nevada Taxicab Authority to implement tax increase, other changes1 July 2015
Big changes lie ahead for Southern Nevada’s taxi industry as the Nevada Taxicab Authority gears to implement a series of changes approved in the 2015 legislative session. In a legislative briefing at Tuesday’s authority board meeting, Deputy Attorney General Christine Guerci-Nyhus outlined changes enacted by legislators in Senate Bill 376. ... (read more)
Licensing now open for ride-hailing companies in Nevada30 June 2015
Uber, Lyft and other transportation network companies can now apply for licensing through the state, thanks to action taken Monday by the Nevada Transportation Authority. But don’t expect to be hailing a ride with those companies with an app any time soon. There’s still a lot of work to do before that happens. ... (read more)
Las Vegas cab drivers warn about dangers of overwork22 June 2015
Bus drivers transporting passengers over the nation’s highways can only go 10 hours after an eight-hour rest period before being required to stop or turn the wheel over to another driver. But cab drivers in Southern Nevada can drive — and often are required to drive — 12-hour shifts over several days at a time. ... (read more)
Nevada Transportation Authority deems lack of ride-hailing companies an 'emergency'12 June 2015
Does the fact that transportation network companies don’t operate in Nevada represent a crisis requiring the drafting of emergency transportation regulations? That was the question the Nevada Transportation Authority wrestled with for nearly three hours Thursday morning, ultimately determining that, yes, an emergency exists. ... (read more)
Las Vegas braces for 'Project Neon' interchange rehabilitation11 June 2015
The pain commences early next year. But when all that construction pain ends, the $1.5 billion Spaghetti Bowl interchange rehabilitation known as Project Neon not only will provide a smoother, safer transition between U.S. Highway 95 and Interstate 15 but will provide superior access to downtown Las Vegas, the resort corridor and nearby medical facilities. ... (read more)
Process of developing regulations for Uber, others on the table this week9 June 2015
Ask prospective Uber customers when they’d like to see the ride-hailing smartphone application system in operation in Southern Nevada and they’ll say, “as soon as I can slide into that open car seat.” Ask representatives of Uber the same question and they’ll optimistically say July 1. But ask the chairman ... (read more)
Taxi drivers stage peaceful protest against Uber on the Strip30 May 2015
Union cabdrivers for Yellow Checker Star, the second-largest taxi company operating in Clark County, staged a peaceful protest on the Strip that even company management praised. Dozens of drivers marched with signs on Las Vegas Boulevard near Caesars Palace for a little more than an hour Friday to protest ... (read more)
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