Cortez Masto, Rosen Secure Over $3.5 Million for Safe Roads in Nevada

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) secured $3,675,400 to increase road safety throughout Nevada. The funding was awarded through the Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, which funds local, regional, and Tribal initiatives to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

"Whether they're headed to work or to school, to the grocery store or their favorite hiking trail, Nevadans deserve to feel safe on our roads," said Senator Cortez Masto. "This critical infusion of funding will make transportation in the Silver State safer for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians alike. I will continue working to ensure Nevadans can get where they need to go safely."

"I'm thrilled to see that the funding we helped secure is coming to our state to make meaningful safety upgrades for roads around the Lake Tahoe area," said Senator Rosen. "Building more shared-use paths and enhancing pedestrian signals will allow Nevadans to enjoy the beauty of Tahoe safely. I'll keep working to build safe and accessible roadways that are crucial for our communities."

The Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Funding will be awarded to three jurisdictions within the State of Nevada:

• $2,907,000 has been awarded to the Tahoe Transportation District to build a shared-use path and additional lighting along U.S. Highway 50 between Stateline Avenue/Lake Parkway and Laura Drive. This project is expected to reduce crashes on this stretch of roadway by up to 40 percent.
• $520,000 has been awarded to the City of Henderson to generate a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan for the city. The plan will include crash analysis to determine priority corridors and public and stakeholder engagement.
• $248,000 has been awarded to Nye County to generate a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan for the county. The project will analyze crash and roadway data and conduct public and stakeholder engagement to generate the plan.

Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have consistently worked to modernize Nevada's transportation infrastructure. They have secured millions in funding to expand the I-80 corridor, increase roadways safety, and make improvements to airports throughout the State of Nevada. They have supported efforts to improve Nevada's electric vehicle infrastructure as more drivers make the shift to zero-emission cars and trucks. Cortez Masto and Rosen helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which funded transportation projects throughout Nevada, including the Arlington Avenue Bridges Project.

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