Maya Bourgeois

This FTA Title VI Implementation Plan details the Nevada Department of Transportation's (NDOT) commitment to ensuring nondiscrimination and equitable access in all federally-funded programs and activities. It outlines policies and practices to prevent discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, including provisions for Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons and considerations for Environmental Justice. The plan focuses on comprehensive program administration, public involvement, oversight of sub-recipients, and the strategic allocation and management of various Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants.

The committee meeting focused on traffic safety data and trends, including an evaluation of the Nevada Young Driver Safety Program. Key discussion topics included the Nevada Impaired Driving Strategic Plan, policy priorities for the 2027 Nevada Legislative Session, and updates regarding NVACTS participation in the interim legislative session. The committee also received a presentation on the results of the young driver safety program evaluation and reviewed the 2026-2030 Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan.

The meetings focused on the comprehensive I-80 Corridor Study, involving discussions on establishing operational ground rules, reviewing regional transportation plans from the City of Reno, City of Sparks, and the Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission, and developing economic models to forecast corridor impacts. Key issues identified throughout the sessions included funding sustainability, wildlife and environmental protection, land-use planning, traffic management, and the socio-economic effects of growth. The group also engaged in collaborative problem-solving exercises to address these complex transportation and development challenges.

The U.S. 50 East Shore Corridor Management Plan is an integrated, multimodal transportation study focused on balancing mobility and safety enhancements with unique corridor interests through ongoing stakeholder collaboration. The plan's goals include improving safety, protecting Lake Tahoe, enhancing the visitor experience, expanding multimodal transportation choices, promoting economic vitality, and fostering agency collaboration and management. It outlines a phased approach with early-action, near-term, mid-term, and long-term recommendations for implementation.

This Transportation Improvement Program outlines a comprehensive plan for various transportation projects across multiple counties in Nevada from fiscal year 2021 to 2024. The program focuses on enhancing and sustaining transit services, including demand response, fixed route, paratransit, and intercity routes, primarily for the general public, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in rural communities. Key initiatives involve significant investments in ADA accessible vehicles, essential operational expenses, maintenance items, facility improvements, and mobility management programs aimed at improving efficiency and access to transportation resources.