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Las Vegas Traffic and Parking Commission Meeting - August 27, 2026

Public Meetings — Thursday, August 27, 2026
BodyLas Vegas, Nevada
SessionPublic Meetings
DateThursday, August 27, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:25

Good afternoon.

0:26

The traffic and parking commission is called to order August 27th, 2026 at 1300.

0:34

Roll call, please.

0:37

Commissioner Turner is excused.

0:39

Commissioner Rice is excused.

0:41

Commissioner Emanuel is excused.

0:43

Commissioner Swadling.

0:45

Present.

0:46

Commissioner Lang.

0:47

Present.

0:48

Commissioner Stamper.

0:49

Present.

0:50

Commissioner Kraft?

0:51

Present.

0:52

Thank you.

0:52

You have a quorum.

0:54

Thank you.

0:55

And please confirm we are in compliance with the open meeting law.

0:59

We are in compliance.

1:00

Thank you.

1:01

Item three, public comment.

1:04

Comments during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action.

1:10

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

1:14

The amount of discussion as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed may be limited.

1:24

I do have a question.

1:26

Not to interrupt with public comment.

1:32

Is that required?

1:35

No.

1:36

Okay, and then I do have a question on item seven.

1:39

Since that item is differing from what was publicly noticed, do we need to hold that from one meet to the next meeting?

1:49

All right, Jim Lewis Attorney's Office.

1:51

This might be better addressed at number seven, but since you've asked the question, I'll go ahead and try to answer it for you.

1:57

Um the the answer is uh I understand that this is an action.

2:04

Um it says on item seven um that we're asking you to change the speed limit uh on a certain part of uh Pecos Road from 35 to 25.

2:16

I understand that is a typographical error, um, and that should have been from 45 to 35.

2:22

Is that correct, Ravi?

2:23

Yes.

2:24

Um, so the open meeting law generally says that our agenda items must be clear and concise, and my last must let folks know who might want to know whether they should come down and talk to you about what's on the agenda.

2:40

In this case, uh we're talking about lowering your speed limit from a higher to lower.

2:46

That's what we're still doing, right?

2:48

This says 35 to 25.

2:50

It's actually 45 to 35.

2:53

I think it's acceptable for uh this commission to move on.

2:56

Uh when we get to number seven, I would like the chairman when he reads it in to uh indicate read it as it is and then indicate that uh the it's actually 45 to 35 instead of 35 to 25.

3:13

Does that answer your question, Commissioner?

3:14

It does.

3:15

Thank you.

3:16

Just want to make sure we're compliant.

3:19

Very reasonably compliant.

3:21

Thank you.

3:23

Okay, where were we?

3:26

Item four, I believe.

3:29

Okay.

3:30

For possible action to approve the final minutes by reference of the special meeting of April 30th, 2026.

3:36

Do I have a motion?

3:38

Motion to approve.

3:40

Commissioner Swadling, second.

3:42

We have a motion and second.

3:43

All in favor, aye.

3:45

Aye.

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Summary of Proceedings

Las Vegas Traffic and Parking Commission Meeting - August 27, 2026

The Traffic and Parking Commission convened on August 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM with a quorum present. Commissioners Turner, Rice, and Emanuel were excused. The meeting addressed several traffic safety items, including speed limit adjustments and installation of speed cushions on multiple residential streets. All actions were approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public came forward to speak during the public comment period. A procedural question from a commissioner regarding an agenda typo was addressed by the city attorney, confirming the item could proceed as corrected.

Discussion Items

  • Item 6 – Speed Limit Increase on Holophie Way: Staff recommended raising the posted speed limit from 25 mph to 35 mph on Holophie Way between Lone Mountain Road and Ann Road. A traffic study by Clark County and city review indicated the existing limit was inconsistent with roadway design and observed speeds. The commission approved the change unanimously.
  • Item 7 – Speed Limit Reduction on Pecos Road: Originally noticed as a reduction from 35 mph to 25 mph, the city attorney clarified the correct proposal was from 45 mph to 35 mph on Pecos Road between Charleston Boulevard and Washington Avenue. The reduction aligns with a capital improvement project that narrows lanes and adds medians. Approved unanimously.
  • Item 8 – Speed Cushions on Franklin Avenue: Following a citizen complaint in 2025, staff recommended installing speed cushions on Franklin Avenue between 6th Street and Maryland Parkway. The segment met neighborhood traffic management criteria, and a petition showed majority homeowner support. Approved unanimously.
  • Item 9 – Speed Cushions on Valley Drive: Speed cushions were recommended for Valley Drive between Smoke Ranch Road and Lake Mead Boulevard based on a 2025 complaint and a traffic study. Of 41 property owners, 15 supported and 1 opposed. Approved unanimously.
  • Item 10 – Speed Cushions on Amboy Drive: Speed cushions were recommended for Amboy Drive between Vegas Drive and Gazelle Drive, where speeds exceeded criteria. Approved unanimously.
  • Item 11 – Speed Cushions on Riverside Drive: Speed cushions were recommended for Riverside Drive between Baker Avenue and Vegas Drive. The 85th percentile speed was a key factor in the decision. Approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes Approved: The final minutes of the special meeting of April 30, 2026, were approved unanimously.
  • Chair and Vice Chair Elected: Commissioner Kenneth Kraft was elected Chair (unanimous), and Commissioner George (last name not provided) was elected Vice Chair.
  • All six traffic action items (Items 6–11) were approved unanimously with no opposition or further discussion.
  • Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned following no citizen comments.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon. The traffic and parking commission is called to order August 27th, 2026 at 1300. Roll call, please. Commissioner Turner is excused. Commissioner Rice is excused. Commissioner Emanuel is excused. Commissioner Swadling. Present. Commissioner Lang. Present. Commissioner Stamper. Present. Commissioner Kraft? Present. Thank you. You have a quorum. Thank you. And please confirm we are in compliance with the open meeting law. We are in compliance. Thank you. Item three, public comment. Comments during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. If you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record. The amount of discussion as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed may be limited. I do have a question. Not to interrupt with public comment. Is that required? No. Okay, and then I do have a question on item seven. Since that item is differing from what was publicly noticed, do we need to hold that from one meet to the next meeting? All right, Jim Lewis Attorney's Office. This might be better addressed at number seven, but since you've asked the question, I'll go ahead and try to answer it for you. Um the the answer is uh I understand that this is an action. Um it says on item seven um that we're asking you to change the speed limit uh on a certain part of uh Pecos Road from 35 to 25. I understand that is a typographical error, um, and that should have been from 45 to 35. Is that correct, Ravi? Yes. Um, so the open meeting law generally says that our agenda items must be clear and concise, and my last must let folks know who might want to know whether they should come down and talk to you about what's on the agenda. In this case, uh we're talking about lowering your speed limit from a higher to lower. That's what we're still doing, right? This says 35 to 25. It's actually 45 to 35. I think it's acceptable for uh this commission to move on. Uh when we get to number seven, I would like the chairman when he reads it in to uh indicate read it as it is and then indicate that uh the it's actually 45 to 35 instead of 35 to 25. Does that answer your question, Commissioner? It does. Thank you. Just want to make sure we're compliant. Very reasonably compliant. Thank you.

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