Good afternoon.

I'd like to call the April 30th, 2026 meeting of the traffic and parking commission meeting to order.

Can we all please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance?

Can we please have a roll call?

Chair Turner.

Here.

Commissioner Rice.

Excused.

Commissioner Emanuel.

Excused.

Commissioner Swatling.

Present.

Commissioner Lang.

Present.

Commissioner Stamper.

Excused.

Sheriff Designee.

Excused.

Commissioner Kraft.

Present.

And Michael Cunningham, acting public director.

Present.

Thank you, Chair.

You have a quorum.

Thank you.

This meeting has been properly noticed and posted in accordance with the open meeting law requirements.

Yes, Chair, it has.

Item five is a request to install speed cushions on several residential streets west of Shadow Ridge High School.

This item originated from community concerns regarding speeding and cut through traffic.

A total of 260 properties were notified with 63 residents in support and 12 opposed, indicating a clear concern within the neighborhood.

Although the streets do not meet all neighborhood traffic management program thresholds, staff identified a significant level of cut through traffic.

From an engineering standpoint, cut through traffic introduces non-local drivers, increases speed variability, and reduces driver familiarity.

Conditions that are typically associated with elevated crash risk.

In these cases, national guidance from the Federal Highway Administration supports the use of traffic calming measures such as speed cushions.

These devices are specifically intended to reduce operating speeds where stop control is not warranted.

Installing unwarranted stop signs is discouraged under the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, METCD guidance, as it can increase rate and crashes and reduce compliance.

Speed cushions reduce excessive speeding by approximately 20 to 25% and may also reduce traffic volumes by discouraging cut through behavior.

Most importantly, they directly address speed, which is the primary factor influencing crash severity.

These devices are designed to allow emergency vehicles to pass with minimal delay, and the fire department has reviewed and supports this installation.

Is that it?

Yep.

Okay, thank you.

This item has been advertised as a public hearing.

Is there anyone present who would like to speak on this item?

If so, please come to the podium and state your name and address for the record.

Yeah.

Um, my name is Kyle Alcraz.

I actually live on uh A653 Palomino Ranch Street.

So the biggest thing for us is we have a lot of kids that are playing through out there.

And if you look right across from Shadow, I kind of face that opening, and they are just cutting through.

Cutting through, going down Iron Crossing, all the way around.

There was points in time last year where it was like 40 seconds from the time they entered and left the other side.

So we just want to make sure that we're doing everything we can to be safe over there.

But um, there's also another project coming up too, where they're finishing that Iron Mountain or yeah, Iron Mountain Road on the back side of everything, which while they're doing that work, it's gonna push even more into our uh community right there as well.

So any extra help on the speed bump aspect is really appreciated.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you.

Is there anyone else that would like to speak on this item?

If none, I'll close the public hearing and open it up to the commissioners.

Anybody have any comment?

You know, from first appearance, it would look like this would just be neighborhood problem, but uh, I understand your concern and I and I agree with staff.

So I'll uh entertain a motion.

Commissioner Emanuel, I vote in favor and support.

All those in favor?

All right, all right.

Okay.

Next item on the agenda is item number six, discussion for possible action to change the speed limit on Centennial Parkway between Chamber Road and Grand Montecido Parkway, Ward 4.

Father record Ravisiera, City Traffic Engineer.

Item six is a proposed revision to the poster speed limits along Centennial Parkway between Shamba Road and Grand Montecito Parkway.

In accordance with the manual on uniform traffic control devices, MDCD, Section 2B13, speed limits are established based on an engineering study.

This study considers multiple factors, including the 85th percentile speed, roadway characteristics, access density, adjacent land use, and multimodal activity.

The study conducted along this corridor found that the 85th percentile speed is approximately nine miles per hour above the current post-speed limit, indicating that prevailing speeds exceed intended operating conditions.

It is important to note that the 85th percentile speed is only one component of the analysis.

Guidance from the Federal Highway Administration supports speed limits, adjusting speed limits to reflect roadside development, safety considerations, and the presence of vulnerable road users.

Centennial Parkway, so school zones, residential neighborhoods, and commercial areas.

These conditions introduce turning movements, driveway access, and pedestrian bicycle activity, all of which warrant lower operating speeds under American Association of State, Highway and Transportation Officials guidance.

Staff recommends the following adjustments.

A reduction of from 45 to 35 miles per hour from Shamba Road to Holapai Way, a reduction of 45 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour from Holopai Way to Durango Drive, and a reduction from 40 to 35 miles per hour from Durang Durango Drive to Grand Montecito Parkway.

From a safety perspective, speed is the most significant factor influencing crash severity.

Lower operating speeds improve driver reaction time, reduce topping distance, and significantly decrease the likelihood of severe injury.

This recommendation aligns the post speed limit with the current function and the context of the roadway and reflects modern best practices in speed management and vision zero principles.

Additionally, this corridor includes shared jurisdictional segments between Clark County and the city of Las Vegas.

Staff has coordinated with Clark County and they are supportive of the proposed speed limit reductions.

Thank you.

This item has been advertised as a public hearing.

Is there anyone like to speak on this item?

If so, come forward and state your name and address for the record.

If none, it'll open up to the commission.

This is Commissioner Swadling.

Um I have a question on um what is the city's speed setting tool?

What is that?

Through the chair, uh Commissioner, we have developed a speed setting tool uh from our Vision Zero Action Plan.

Uh it's a software tool where we enter data, uh, the roadway characteristics, the volume information, and it recommends the appropriate speed limit.

Uh but if you have need more information, I can have the staff member that worked on it to provide more details.

Okay, thank you.

Anyone else like to speak on this item?

If no, no.

If none, I'll entertain a motion.

Commissioner Lang, move to approve action to change the speed limit on Centennial Parkway between Shombra Road and Grand Montecito Parkway, Ward 4.

All those in favor?

Aye.

Aye.

Opposed.

Thank you.

Next item on the agenda is item number seven.

Discussion for possible action to change the speed limit on Commerce Street between Oakie Boulevard and Charleston Boulevard from 30 miles an hour to 25 miles an hour.

Staff.

For the record, Ravi Sierra, City Traffic Engineer.

Item 7 is the proposed reduction of speed limit on Commerce Street from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour.

Following the main commerce project, this corridor now functions as a complete street with wider sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and increased pedestrian activity.

Federal highway administration guidance supports lower speed environments in areas with high pedestrian activity and dense urban land use.

Additionally, surrounding streets with the within the arts district are posted at 25 miles per hour.

Maintaining consistency across the network improves driver expectancy, which is a recognized factor in reducing erratic behavior and improving compliance.

From a safety standpoint, even small reductions in speed result in meaningful decreases in crash severity, particularly for pedestrians.

This recommendation aligns the post-SP limit with both the design and the function of the corridor and supports safer mobility for all users.

Thank you.

This item has been advertised as a public hearing.

Is there anyone present who would like to speak on this item?

If so, come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.

If none, I'll open it up to the commissioners.

Any comments?

I'll entertain a motion.

This is uh Commissioner Swadling from Ward 3.

Um, I would like to um recommend the um speed limit change from 30 to 25.

All those in favor say aye.

Aye, aye.

All right, opposed.

Thank you.

Next item on the agenda is item number eight.

Discussion for possible action to establish no parking on Rancho Drive, Raguel Avenue, Sirius Avenue, and Mead Avenue, Ward 3.

Steph.

For the record, Rabbi Sierra, City Traffic Engineer.

Item 8 proposes establishing additional no parking zones around the area 15 site.

This area experiences high levels of activity and vehicles have been observed long-term parking along key access routes, including Rancho Drive, Sirius Avenue, Regal Avenue, and Mead Avenue.

Parking restrictions are a recognized traffic control measure supported by the manual of uniform traffic control devices to maintain safe and efficient roadway operations.

Unregulated or illegal parking can obstruct site distance, narrow travel lanes, create unexpected maneuvers, and restrict emergency access.

These conditions increase both safety risk and operational inefficiency.

The proposed action adds approximately 2500 feet of no parking zones, bringing the total in the area to approximately 4200 feet.

Establishing formal restrictions allows for consistent enforcement, including citation and towing, and helps maintain clear and predictable roadway conditions in a high activity environment.

If so, state your name and address for the record.

If none, I'll open it up to the commissioners.

Commissioner Swadling on Mead Avenue on my map.

Are the red zones the um the no parking area?

So the red zones have the existing uh parking red cribs, so they're already restricted today.

Okay.

So there would be no parking along Lake Mead.

I mean uh Mead Avenue.

Is that what you're saying?

Yes.

Um I wouldn't uh voice my my concern with a lot of small businesses on that on that road.

Commissioner, we have a representative from Area 15 that can speak to some of the adjacent land uses, and they are both in support of it, but I'll let the representative speak to it.

Commissioners, uh Thomas Acker, and with Kimley Horn.

I'm the civil engineer for Area 15.

Uh here on behalf of Area 15 Fisher Brothers, the developer.

Uh the site we're talking about along Mead Avenue where the proposed striping changes are, are all properties currently owned by the Area 15 development.

None of the proposed stripings are impacting other developers who are not Area 15.

Are directly on their frontage.

Okay, thank you very much.

Thank you for that clarification.

Appreciate it.

Thomas, this is Commissioner Emanuel.

Does uh who owns the land to the east of Area 15?

Is that uh apologies?

Which which portion?

Uh the along along sorry, north on Mead Avenue off uh so the the the portion that is um looks empty that is owned by Area 15.

Okay, the portion directly uh upper right corner of the sheet that is the existing recycling center where where there's no proposed uh striping modifications in front of their property.

The parking garage in support of district two, which just opened, is you can see the solar panels, it's in the um upper left corner of Mead and Rigel.

That's the only piece in that area showing to include uh additional red turbine okay.

Thank you for the clarification.

Of course.

Anyone else?

If not, I'll open entertain a motion.

This is Commissioner Emanuel.

I motion and approval.

Item eight.

All those in favor?

Aye.

Aye.

Opposed.

Thank you.

Appreciate it.

Next item on the agenda is item number nine.

Discussion for possible action to establish oversized vehicle parking restrictions on the north and south side of Marcusin Road between Sun Village Park Drive and 1800 feet east of Squirrel's Nest Street Ward 6.

For the record, Rabbi Sierra, City Traffic Engineer.

Item nine proposes restricting oversized vehicle parking along Moccison Road.

This corridor will be impacted by a planned overhead transmission project, which introduced vertical clearance constraints.

From an engineering and safety standpoint, maintaining adequate vertical clearance is critical.

Oversized vehicles parked in the corridor could reduce clearance, create the risk of contact with overhead electrical infrastructure, and interfere with maintenance and emergency access.

Oversized vehicles are defined as those exceeding eight feet in width, ten feet in height, or 39 feet in length.

Restricting these vehicles is consistent with standard engineering practice where clearance constraints exist and is intended to prevent conflicts before they occur.

This is a proactive safety measure that supports safe corridor operations as development continues.

Thank you.

Appreciate it.

This item has been advertised as a public hearing.

Is there anyone that would like to come forward and speak on this item?

If not, I'll open it up to the commissioners.

Commissioner Kraft.

So this is a proactive measure.

It's not like we have a rampant number of like oversized parking on that small section of Moccason Road.

Through the chair, Commissioner, this is standard practice when uh there's no addition development.

Uh sometimes we see large oversized parked on corridors with an extended amount of time.

They're used for mostly storage.

Uh so what we are doing is preemptively restricting it so that uh before the project comes in, so people are not used to parking their vehicles long term here.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you.

Anyone else like to speak?

If none, I'll entertain a motion.

Commissioner Kraft.

I'd like to make a motion to approve uh the establishment of the oversized vehicle parking restrictions on the north and south side of Moccasin Road between Sun Village Park Drive and 1800 feet east of Squirrels Nest Street.

Do I have a second commissioner Swadley?

Nice second.

All those in favor?

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Opposed.

Thank you very much.

Thank you, Commissioner.

This item is uh citizens' participation.

Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the commission.

No subject may be acted upon by the commission unless that subject is on the agenda and is scheduled for action.

If you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record.

Amount of discussion on any single subject as well as the amount of any time any speaker is allowed, may be limited.

Is there anybody with the like to come forward and speak at this time?

If none, I'll close the meeting.

Thank you very much.

Appreciate it.