NDOT's main priority is the safety, connectivity and mobility of all Nevada state roads. That's why we are undertaking a series of Safety Management Plans (SMPs) throughout Nevada.

SMPs analyze safety issues and concerns in a specific area by incorporating crash data, accessibility, public and stakeholder input and roadway engineering. The goal of these studies is to ultimately improve the safety, mobility and connectivity of the area so pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles can all securely access and share the road. 

The SMP process is consistent with the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan's goals of reducing crashes and fatalities, particularly at intersections, in half by 2035.

Please contact info@dot.nv.gov for any SMP appendices--Attention Traffic Safety Engineering.  

West Fourth Street, Washoe County & City of Reno

The West 4th Street Safety Management Plan study area includes portions of Downtown Reno that are expected to experience significant redevelopment in the future. The corridor currently consists of casino and entertainment, commercial, light industrial and residential uses through a mature part of the City of Reno and the Old Lincoln Highway. The SMP provides an opportunity to improve safety for all roadway users while also supporting future development along the corridor.  Further information can be found at: West Fourth Street Safety Management Plan.

 Report: West 4th Street

East Bonanza Road, City of Las Vegas

The East Bonanza Road Safety Management Plan (SMP) is a transportation planning effort that is studying the section of East Bonanza Road between Las Vegas Boulevard and Nellis Boulevard in the City of Las Vegas. This corridor serves as a vital link for the East Las Vegas community connecting residents and visitors to homes, shops, schools, parks, and many other amenities and resources; however, it experiences high crash rates that are above state average. This SMP study will analyze data and seek stakeholder input that will result in infrastructure improvements that can be made so vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists can all share the road safely. Further information can be found at: East Bonanza Road Safety Management Plan.

Report: East Bonanza Road

East Carey Avenue, Clark County & City of North Las Vegas

The East Carey Avenue Safety Management Plan (SMP) is a transportation planning effort that focuses on improving traffic safety for all road users. The East Carey Avenue study area extends approximately 5 miles from Interstate 15 (I-15) to Sloan Lane within City of North Las Vegas and Clark County. The corridor experiences significant crashes exceeding statewide averages for similar facilities. This SMP study is focused on gathering stakeholder input for
improvements that could be made so vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles can all share the road safely. The SMP process is consistent with the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan’s goals of reducing the number and severity of roadway crashes in the state.  Further information can be found at: East Carey Avenue Safety Management Plan.

Report: East Carey Avenue

Jones Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, & City of North Las Vegas

The Jones/Cheyenne Safety Management Plan (SMP) is a transportation planning effort that focuses on improving traffic safety for all road users.  The Jones/Cheyenne SMP study area extends approximately 2 miles along Jones Boulevard from Smoke Ranch Road to Rancho Drive and 1.2 miles along Cheyenne Avenue from Torrey Pines Drive to Decatur Boulevard. These corridors experience significant crashes exceeding statewide averages for similar facilities. This SMP study is focused on gathering stakeholder input for improvements that could be made so vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles can all share the road safely. The SMP process is consistent with the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan’s goals of reducing the number and severity of roadway crashes in the state.  Further information can be found at: Jones Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue Safety Management Plan.

Report: Jones-Cheyenne.pdf

Sahara Avenue, Clark County & City of Las Vegas

The Sahara Avenue Safety Management Plan (SMP) is a transportation planning effort that focuses on improving traffic safety for all road users. The Sahara Avenue SMP study area extends approximately 4 miles along Sahara Avenue between Rainbow Blvd. and I-15. This corridor experiences a high number of vehicle crashes exceeding the statewide averages for similar facilities. This SMP study is focused on gathering stakeholder input for improvements that could be made so vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles can all share the road safely. The SMP process is consistent with the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan’s goals of reducing the number and severity of roadway crashes in the state.  Further information can be found at: Sahara Avenue Safety Management Plan.

Report: Sahara.pdf

North McCarran Boulevard, City of Reno

The McCarran Boulevard Safety Management Plan (SMP) is a transportation planning effort that focuses on traffic safety for all users, incorporating corridor studies, access management, public and stakeholder input, crash analysis, roadway engineering, and the application of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) methods to reduce roadway crashes.  The SMP process is consistent with the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan’s goal of significantly reducing the number and severity of roadway crashes in the state.  

The McCarran Boulevard SMP study area, located within northwest Reno, Nevada, is approximately 6 miles long and extends from I-80 to US 395.  The corridor crosses both City of Reno and Washoe County jurisdictions and consists of residential, commercial, parks, and recreation with undeveloped land north of McCarran Boulevard in the middle of the study area.  The full report is scheduled to be released in July 2019. For further information please visit: North McCarran Safety Management Plan.

Report: N McCarran.pdf

East Flamingo Road (SR 592), Clark County

The Flamingo Road (SR 592) Safety Management Plan (SMP) is a transportation planning effort that focuses on improving traffic safety for all road users. The Flamingo Road (SR 592) study area extends approximately 3 miles from Paradise Road to Pecos Road within Clark County. The corridor experiences significant crashes exceeding statewide averages for similar facilities, especially pedestrian involved crashes. This SMP study is focused on gathering stakeholder input for improvements that could be made so cars, buses, pedestrians, and bicycles can all share the road safely. The SMP process is consistent with Nevada’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan goals of reducing the number and severity of roadway crashes in the state. Further information can be found at:  East Flamingo Safety Management Plan. 

South Virginia Street, City of Reno

The South Virginia Street Safety Management Plan (SMP) is a transportation planning effort that is studying how to improve safety along South Virginia Street between E. Patriot Boulevard and Mt. Rose Highway in Reno. Originally constructed to be the primary road connecting Reno and Carson City, this section of South Virginia Street has now been bypassed by I-580 and is transforming into a major mixed-use residential and commercial corridor. With a growing mix of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers using the roadway, this SMP will identify key factors contributing to existing safety concerns and will provide recommendations to improve safety for all roadway users. Further information can be found at: SouthVirginiaSafety.com

Contact Information

For question regarding the Safety Management Plans, contact NDOT Customer Service at (775) 888-7000 or info@dot.nv.gov where you will be directed to the appropriate NDOT team member