RTC Community Partners Celebrate National Infrastructure Week, May 15-19

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and numerous public and private sector partners are preparing a series of activities to focus attention on the importance of local infrastructure projects during National Infrastructure Week, May 15-19. The national observance is a week of events, education and advocacy across the country to elevate infrastructure as a critical issue impacting all Americans.

As the transportation planning and funding agency for the region, the RTC and its local partners will highlight National Infrastructure Week in Southern Nevada with these events:

• Appreciation Days — Tuesday, May 16 at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday, May 17 at 7:50 a.m.: To show appreciation for the efforts of local construction industry workforce, executive staff from the RTC and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will bring lunch to workers at three active construction sites across the valley. 
• Tuesday, May 16 at 9:30 a.m. – Starr Avenue Project. RTC Vice Chair and City of Henderson Mayor-Elect Debra March and Henderson Councilwoman Gerri Schroder will be participating.
• Tuesday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. – Project Neon
•  Wednesday, May 17 at 7:50 a.m. – Centennial Bowl U.S. 95-215 Beltway interchange. RTC Chair and Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown will be participating.

• Careers in Motion - Wednesday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas, NV89032

Residents interested in beginning a career in engineering, design or construction are encouraged to attend this educational and informational event at Texas Station. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from government agencies, higher education, apprenticeship programs and workforce organizations to learn about training opportunities and how to prepare for a career in industries that support roadway projects.

• Seeing Orange Day — Thursday, May 18 at 8:45 a.m.: At its monthly meeting, the RTC board of directors will proclaim the day as Seeing Orange Day, and the RTC will officially launch a renewed public awareness campaign for the Seeing Orange website and hotline. The RTC will also announce a special partnership for the day with a local franchise.

Seeing Orange, named for ubiquitous orange construction cones used to mark constructions zones and sites worldwide, is a collaborative initiative that provides valuable resources and information to the public regarding accurate, timely construction information. The goal of Seeing Orange is to help the public better navigate and plan for their commutes while answering questions about road construction projects.