Every semester, thousands of College of Southern Nevada students, faculty, and staff make their way to class by car, bus, bike, or on foot. For many, that commute is shaped by how safe our roads, sidewalks, and crossings are.
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is working on a Safe Streets for All Action Plan, and they want input from the people who use those streets every day. The goal is simple: reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries across the valley.
The statistics hit close to home. From 2019 to 2022, there were more than 2,200 reported crashes in Southern Nevada involving pedestrians or cyclists. Nearly eight out of ten crashes in the region resulted in someone being hurt or killed. For students walking to bus stops before sunrise, or biking home after an evening class, safety isn’t abstract, it’s personal.
This plan could shape real improvements that affect daily life at CSN, including:
Safer bus stops and transit access near our campuses
Pedestrian crossings that connect neighborhoods to classrooms
Better bike and scooter infrastructure for eco-friendly commuting
Lighting and roadway design that improves security during early and late classes
Over the next year, the RTC will host surveys, walk audits, and projects that test new safety ideas. CSN is encouraging students and faculty to get involved and share feedback.
Take the RTC Safe Streets survey today and add your voice:
Your input can help make sure that everyone in the CSN community gets to and from campus safely.
