Experts brief Nevada committee on EV fees, mileage charges and delivery/charging levies as revenue options The National Conference of State Legislatures, the Guinn Center and CDM Smith presented models ranging from flat EV registration fees to road‑usage charges, estimating potential revenue and outlining equity and implementation tradeoffs for Nevada.

Nevada lawmakers are exploring innovative solutions to replace dwindling fuel-tax revenue as electric vehicles take over the roads—could a new EV registration fee be the answer?

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RTC of Southern Nevada's Onboard plan prioritizes light rail and BRT; several corridors advance with federal grants The RTC of Southern Nevada presented Onboard, an aspirational mobility plan that ranks light rail and bus rapid transit highly in public surveys and advances Maryland Parkway, Boulder Highway and Charleston Boulevard projects with federal funding and ongoing alternatives analysis.

Southern Nevada's ambitious Onboard mobility plan is set to transform public transit, with light rail and bus rapid transit leading the charge on several federally funded corridors.

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Staff: transportation-connection excise tax structure explained; timing quirks drive recent revenue variance Fiscal staff told lawmakers the 3% transportation-connection excise tax is codified in separate NRS sections for TNCs, AVNCs and common carriers, that proceeds primarily flow to the general fund (first $5M per biennium to the state highway fund) and that recent year-to-date variances largely reflect timing and one-time items, including a $5.5M gaming penalty.

Nevada's transportation-connection excise tax is revealing significant revenue shifts due to timing quirks and one-time items, raising questions about its future impact.

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Transportation department outlines driver shortages, route costs and service pressures District transportation staff detailed route consolidation efforts, driver and aide shortages, field‑trip overtime pressures, and per‑student route costs that vary widely by distance; trustees requested route‑level cost and ridership data and counts of students per route.

Nevada’s transportation department reveals alarming driver shortages and skyrocketing costs per student, prompting urgent calls for a deeper look into service pressures and route efficiency.

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District outlines bus fleet, replacement plan and timeline for EV charging infrastructure Transportation staff reported the district fleet status (83 buses in inventory, 51 daily route buses, 11 spares), explained replacement pacing (five buses per year), current unit cost pressures, and an EV bus and charger timetable with infrastructure expected in January 2026 and first EV buses arriving in March 2026 under grant funding.

Nevada's transportation director reveals a bold plan for a greener future with new electric buses and a strategic fleet replacement that promises to reduce costs and emissions.

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Nevada allocates $17M for replacement of Shared Radio System Nevada approves $17 million appropriations for Department of Transportation's radio system replacement

Nevada is investing $17 million to upgrade its Department of Transportation's radio system, paving the way for safer and more efficient communication on the roads!

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Tahoe transportation district outlines traffic calming measures for Highway 50 and scenic byways Tahoe transportation district defines traffic calming strategies enhancing road safety and usability.

Tahoe's transportation district is rolling out innovative traffic calming measures to boost road safety and enhance your scenic drive experience.

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Nevada law mandates insurance for transportation network companies and autonomous vehicle providers Nevada enacts insurance requirements for transportation network and autonomous vehicle services.

Nevada is paving the way for safer roads by mandating insurance for transportation network and autonomous vehicle services!

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Nevada legislature allocates $17M for Shared Radio System replacement Lawmakers approve funding for the Department of Transportation's radio system upgrade.

Nevada lawmakers have just approved a whopping $17 million for a vital upgrade to the Department of Transportation's radio system!

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Railroad Workers United supports Assembly Bill 256 for Nevada regional rail study Advocates push Nevada Assembly to explore successful regional rail models from other states.

Assembly Bill 256 is igniting a fierce debate in Nevada over the potential for a regional passenger rail system, pitting advocates for progress against skeptics concerned about costs and taxpayer burdens.

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Nevada committee approves new regulations for Uber and Lyft operations Committee sets liability rules for transportation network companies effective October first.

Nevada lawmakers are reshaping the ride-sharing landscape by proposing new regulations that could change the accountability game for Uber and Lyft drivers.

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Teamsters urge Nevada committee to support Senate Bill 395 on autonomous vehicles Teamsters members advocate for SB 395, emphasizing need for human drivers in emergencies.

Nevada's Senate is at a crossroads as labor leaders rally for Senate Bill 395, arguing that human drivers are essential for safety in an era of autonomous vehicles.

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