SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) – The Eagle Canyon Safety and Operations Project is almost complete. The work aims to make the roadway safer for pedestrians and cyclists – especially for the kids who go to school along the corridor. A 2021 study found many people are already walking and biking along Eagle Canyon Drive, but without safe or convenient ways to do it.
“The primary focus of this project was safety improvements for Eagle Canyon. So, you can see behind me, we extended the existing shared use path from Elena Way up to Calle de la Plata. And we also did crossing improvements at seven different intersections. So, we have enhanced crosswalk striping, signage, lighting, and rapid flashing beacons,” said LaShonn Ford, RTC Traffic Engineer and Project Manager.
The crossing upgrades matter most where vehicle traffic and pedestrians meet. The project also included microsurfacing in the area…