LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Over two million people call the Las Vegas valley home and that means a lot of vehicles on the road, which also leads to more roadway issues and traffic concerns.
Channel 13 wants to highlight issues you care about and help you, our viewers, find solutions to your traffic troubles.
TRAFFIC SAFETY GUIDE: CHANNEL 13 SPECIAL REPORTS
Road concerns lead Las Vegas City Council to approve funding for speed bumps
After many complaints by people in a Las Vegas neighborhood, the Las Vegas City Council approved $45,000 to install speed bumps along Bedford Drive and remind drivers to slow down. Anchor Abel Garcia looks at how locals were able to have their voices heard while finding a solution to the problem.
Study: Nevada ranks eighth among states most likely to ignore traffic signs
A new study by a Florida law firm claims Nevada is ranked eighth among states with drivers that are more likely to ignore traffic signs. Channel 13's Jhovani Carrillo looks at the data and how High Intensity Activated Crosswalks could help make pedestrians feel safer crossing the street.
Pothole problem impacting drivers in Clark County
Some roads across the valley are in rough shape and have several pot holes. Channel 13's Ryan Ketcham shows us how Clark County Public Works crews are working on fixing problem spots and how you can report areas that need repairs.
Could limiting yellow yield arrows make Las Vegas intersections safer?
Should you stay or should you go? A split second to stop or go when you see a yellow yield arrow is dangerous for a lot of drivers. Anchor Abel Garcia explains how Clark County officials are testing limits to yellow yield arrows at busy intersections.
Seeing Red: Why do stoplights take so long in Las Vegas?
Many valley drivers have certain intersections they avoid because of how long they have to wait for the light to turn green. Anchor Kelsey McFarland asked transportation officials how they determine which lights are longer and what they're doing to keep fewer people waiting behind the wheel.
Motorcycle deaths spike in Las Vegas valley
Motorcycle deaths are spiking across the Las Vegas valley. Channel 13's Ryan Ketcham takes a closer look at the numbers and what factors could be leading to more fatal crashes.
Drivers fed up over pothole problems
It's been two weeks since Channel 13's Ryan Ketcham checked in with Clark County Public Works crews fixing potholes across the valley. However, some drivers said the fixes aren't working.
The Californians are here: Traffic laws CA drivers might not know about in Nevada
As more people move to Southern Nevada from California, could different traffic laws be leading to more crashes? Channel 13's Abel Garcia takes a closer look.
Pothole problems leading to roadwork on Saguaro Street in Henderson
A disabled man claims he was injured due to bad road conditions on Saguaro Street in Henderson. Channel 13's Ryan Ketcham talked to the Nevada Department of Transportation to get answers on when and how the road will be fixed to avoid future headaches for both pedestrians and motorists.
Las Vegas drivers question rising costs of car insurance premiums
Many Las Vegas drivers are asking why their car insurance premiums are going up. Channel 13's Bryan Horwath spoke with insurance agents who explain how a perfect storm is leading to higher prices.
Carpooling lanes serve as an efficient way for locals to travel around Las Vegas
With over two million people living in the Las Vegas area, longer commute times during rush hour are expected. However, Channel 13's Isabella Martin looks at how carpooling could save many motorists time and money.
New road constructions sparks confusion and road closures in southwest valley
The Fort Apache Improvement Project started on March 18 and will last through Spring 2025. Channel 13's Ryan Ketcham looks at where and when those closures will be and how you can avoid sitting in traffic.
Gas prices are going up in the valley. Here's why?
Gas prices are continuing to climb across the Las Vegas valley. Channel 13's Bryan Horwath looks at why they're going up and when they could come back down.
Cannabis testing limitations add to impaired driving problem in southern Nevada
As fatal crashes on Nevada roadways go up, Channel 13's Bryan Horwath looks at drivers that could be impaired by cannabis and how police can detect it.
Street racing concerns in northwest Las Vegas valley and how to report them
Some Las Vegas residents have concerns with street racing in their neighborhood. Channel 13's Joe Moeller takes a deeper look at the issue and how you can contact police if the same problem is happening in your neighborhood.
Clark County responds to pedestrian dangers on Valley View Boulevard
Over the last couple of months, there has been a sharp increase in traffic-related problems on Valley View Boulevard. Channel 13's Abel Garcia asked Las Vegas officials what's being down to crack down on drivers not following the rules of the road and how to keep more pedestrians safe.
Do you have other traffic and roadway questions or concerns that we haven't answered? Email your questions to desk@ktnv.com.
