Traffic and Parking Commission Meeting - April 30, 2026
Traffic and Parking Commission Meeting - April 30, 2026
The Las Vegas Traffic and Parking Commission met on April 30, 2026, at 7:58 p.m. (UTC) with Chair Turner presiding. A quorum was present. The meeting covered four action items and one public comment period.
Public Comments & Testimony
- One resident, Kyle Alcraz of 653 Palomino Ranch Street, spoke in support of Item 5 (speed cushions), citing safety concerns for children and increased cut-through traffic from a nearby construction project.
Discussion Items
Item 5: Speed Cushions on Streets West of Shadow Ridge High School
- Staff reported that 260 properties were notified, with 63 in support and 12 opposed. Although neighborhood traffic management program thresholds were not fully met, staff identified significant cut-through traffic. Speed cushions are expected to reduce speeding by 20–25% and are supported by the fire department. The public hearing was opened; one speaker supported. The commission approved the item unanimously.
Item 6: Speed Limit Change on Centennial Parkway
- Staff recommended reducing the speed limit from 45 to 35 mph between Shamba Road (agenda listed Chamber Road) and Holapai Way, from 45 to 40 mph between Holopai Way and Durango Drive, and from 40 to 35 mph between Durango Drive and Grand Montecito Parkway. The 85th percentile speed was 9 mph above the current limit. Clark County was supportive. The commission approved the motion.
Item 7: Speed Limit Reduction on Commerce Street
- Staff proposed reducing the speed limit from 30 to 25 mph due to complete street redesign and increased pedestrian activity in the arts district. The commission approved the motion.
Item 8: No Parking Zones on Rancho Drive, Rigel Avenue (agenda listed Raguel Avenue), Sirius Avenue, and Mead Avenue
- Staff proposed adding 2,500 feet of no-parking zones, bringing the total to 4,200 feet in the area, to address long-term parking near Area 15. A representative from Area 15 (Thomas Acker of Kimley Horn) confirmed the affected properties are owned by the developer. The commission approved.
Item 9: Oversized Vehicle Parking Restrictions on Moccasin Road (agenda listed Marcusin Road)
- Staff recommended a proactive restriction due to a planned overhead transmission project that will create vertical clearance constraints. Oversized vehicles are defined as exceeding 8 feet in width, 10 feet in height, or 39 feet in length. The commission approved.
Key Outcomes
- All five action items (Items 5 through 9) were approved unanimously by the commission. No opposition was recorded. The meeting concluded with no public comments during the citizens' participation period.
Notes on Discrepancies
- Several street names differed between the agenda as read by the chair and the staff reports: "Chamber Road" vs. "Shamba Road" (Item 6), "Raguel Avenue" vs. "Regal Avenue" (Item 8), and "Marcusin Road" vs. "Moccasin Road" (Item 9). The summary uses the staff report names where discrepancies occur, as no separate agenda was available for verification.
Meeting Transcript
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.
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