Transportation Research Center News
The Transportation Research Center (TRC) promotes and facilitates transportation related research, education, and outreach activities at UNLV to address current, emerging, and long-term needs and challenges for a vibrant transportation system. TRC strives to develop innovative solutions that enhance safety, as well as improve accessibility and mobility for passenger and freight transportation systems.
Current Transportation Research Center News
Headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.
Shashi Nambisan, director of UNLV’s Transportation Research Center, explores sustainable solutions for a robust and efficient transportation system.
The workshops and accident re-enactment immerse students in urban infrastructure planning issues.
Erin Breen, longtime safety advocate, on the Maryland Parkway project and other transportation improvements coming to the Valley.
As the nation's most-watched sports entertainment event rolls into town, UNLV researchers are available to provide expertise.
The immersive experience for high-achieving students aimed at solving urban planning issues.
Transportation Research Center In The News
The number of children struck by vehicles in Clark County so far this school year is on pace with last year’s total, according to data compiled by the Clark County School District Police Department.
Traffic safety leader pitches pilot program for some elementary schools.
A traffic safety expert is urging drivers to be vigilant while sharing the road with motorcycles after separate crashes killed two motorcyclists in the Las Vegas Valley less than 12 hours apart Saturday.
A viral video of a Zoox robotaxi driving past a “Road Closed” sign in Las Vegas’ Arts District is raising new questions about how driverless vehicles respond to unexpected road conditions — and prompting at least one longtime rideshare driver to urge residents and tourists to put safety first.
Crosswalk installed 18 months ago after pedestrian fatalities.
Autonomous robotaxis operated by Zoox are set to begin trips to and from Harry Reid International Airport on Thursday, Sept. 3, expanding beyond their current operations on the Las Vegas Strip.
