Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

Transdev and the RTC of Southern Nevada Launch New Partnership

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

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Chicago, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) recently awarded its fixed-route transit operations contract to First Transit, now owned by Transdev.

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Chicago, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) recently awarded its fixed-route transit operations contract to First Transit, now owned by Transdev.
As a result of the acquisition, Transdev will be responsible for the operations, maintenance and dispatch of RTC’s fixed route transit services, as well as system safety and community engagement.
The RTC’s transit system provides more than 40 million passenger trips per year using more than 400 vehicles and nearly 1,500 employees.
“We are excited to work with RTC of Southern Nevada to provide safe, reliable, professional passenger service to the community,” said Susan Sweat, Transdev’s Chief Operating Officer responsible for all Transit operations.

NFI receives third zero-emission contract from RTC, for up to 107 New Flyer fuel cell-electric buses, expanding sustainable, high-capacity mobility in Southern Nevada

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Friday, April 28, 2023

ST. CLOUD, Minn., April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (“RTC”) has awarded its subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”) a new contract for zero-emission vehicles. This is RTC’s third zero-emission contract with NFI.

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This is RTC’s third zero-emission contract with NFI.
In total, NFI added up to 107 buses (214 EUs) to its first-quarter 2023 backlog from firm and option orders.
RTC is a regional entity overseeing public transportation, traffic management, and roadway design and construction funding for Southern Nevada.
NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 120 cities in six countries.

Southern Nevada’s RTC orders 24 additional high-capacity buses from NFI

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

ST. CLOUD, Minn., Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (“RTC”) has exercised options for 24 Xcelsior® compressed natural gas (“CNG”) 60-foot, heavy-duty transit buses (48 equivalent units or “EUs”), converted from its subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”)’s backlog in Q4 2022.

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RTC is a regional entity overseeing public transportation, traffic management, and roadway design and construction funding for Southern Nevada.
The options are part of a five-year contract with RTC announced in 2021 for up to 130 Xcelsior CNG sixty-foot buses, supported by Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) funds.
“New Flyer is a leader in low- and no-emission mobility, with more than 13,000 CNG buses on the roads across North America.
For over 30 years, RTC has partnered with New Flyer to deliver more than 820 buses, nearly half of which were CNG propulsion,” said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI.

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Honored for 'Best Emerging Technology Application'

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

LAS VEGAS, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has named Kelvin Watson, executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District as recipient of its "2022 Best Emerging Technology Application (BETA) Award," which recognizes the use of an existing technology application that directly benefits library users.

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The program is available city-wide on the RTC's 400 transit buses, which serve the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
Riders simply scan a QR code, featured inside the buses, to download the Library District's Libby app.
The program also allows temporary library access to transit riders who are visitors to Las Vegas via a seven-day pass to the Libby app.
The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an independent taxing entity that serves a diverse community across 8,000 square miles.

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Named 'ALA Library of the Future'

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

LAS VEGAS, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Library Association (ALA) has named Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD) as the 2022 recipient of its "Library of the Future Award." Sponsored by the ALA and Information Today Inc., the annual award recognizes innovative planning, application, or development of focused customer support relating to information technology in libraries.

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LAS VEGAS, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Library Association (ALA) has named Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD) as the 2022 recipient of its "Library of the Future Award."
The Library District was selected for its "Bringing the Library to Transit Riders" program, a partnership with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC).
"Through this initiative, the Library District is making the library more accessible to discover the life-changing resources we provide in new and unexpected places," said Kelvin Watson, executive director, who joined the Library District in February 2021.
The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an independent taxing entity that serves a diverse community across 8,000 square miles.

Kelvin Watson First ALA Presidential Candidate to Receive Both ALA Spectrum & ARL Diversity Scholarship Awards

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Friday, February 11, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Kelvin Watson, executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD), is the first American Library Association (ALA) presidential candidate to have been a past recipient of two prestigious diversity scholarships.

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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Kelvin Watson, executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD), is the first American Library Association (ALA) presidential candidate to have been a past recipient of two prestigious diversity scholarships.
The ALA is a national organization that provides essential resources, programs, and services to support and inspire library professionals in transforming their communities.
The Spectrum Scholarship Program is ALA's national diversity and recruitment program, designed to address under-representation of critically needed ethnic librarians within our communities.
Kelvin Watson has been endorsed by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and numerous library industry professionals.

Urban Libraries Council Honors the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and RTC for Innovation

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Monday, January 24, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Urban Libraries Council ( ULC ) has announced that the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has received a Top Innovators Honorable Mention award for its program "Bringing the Library to Transit Riders," developed in partnership with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada ( RTC ).

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Urban Libraries Council ( ULC ) has announced that the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has received a Top Innovators Honorable Mention award for its program "Bringing the Library to Transit Riders," developed in partnership with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada ( RTC ).
"We celebrate Las Vegas-Clark County Library District for developing a leading-edge program which will transform their library and community, serving as a model for all public libraries in North America," said Urban Libraries Council President and CEO Susan Benton.
The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an independent taxing entity that serves a diverse community across 8,000 square miles.
The Urban Libraries Council (ULC) is an innovation and impact tank of North America's leading public library systems.

MEDIA ALERT: Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and Rekor Systems to Host Traffic Management Tech Showcase at CES 2022

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Friday, December 17, 2021

Rekor's technology allows law enforcement, traffic management centers, and other authorities to receive up-to-date, actionable information about the roadway system.

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Rekor's technology allows law enforcement, traffic management centers, and other authorities to receive up-to-date, actionable information about the roadway system.
At this invite-only event, guests will see hands-on demonstrations of the technology and its applications inside the Southern Nevada Traffic Management Center (TMC).
The RTC & Rekor Tech Showcase is an exclusive opportunity to explore the future of traffic management and incident response with Rekor Systems and the Southern Nevada Traffic Management Center (RTC), along with the Nevada Highway Patrol Southern Command (NHP).
Live showcases of Rekors intelligent infrastructure solutions including its AI-based vehicle recognition system, forward-looking traffic incident management protocols, and other software tools.

Southwest Gas and RTC Partner to Expand Clean Fuel Transit Options in Southern Nevada

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Friday, November 19, 2021

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN)-approved agreement allows Southwest Gas to provide RTC with environmentallyfriendly Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to fuel most of the agency's public transit fleet.

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The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN)-approved agreement allows Southwest Gas to provide RTC with environmentallyfriendly Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to fuel most of the agency's public transit fleet.
Southwest Gas has been working with several customersin our service territory who are either RNG developers or organizations seeking renewable natural gas supply.
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"Southwest Gas is committed to stewarding a sustainable future through both our operations and the clean and affordable renewable natural gas we deliver to customers.
"We are committed to providing clean energy for generations to come and are proud to join forces with the RTC and U.S. Gain to help expand sustainable transit options in Southern Nevada."

RTC of Southern Nevada awards NFI subsidiary New Flyer a contract for up to 130 low-emission CNG buses

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

RTC is a regional entity overseeing public transportation, traffic management, and roadway design and construction funding for Southern Nevada.

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RTC is a regional entity overseeing public transportation, traffic management, and roadway design and construction funding for Southern Nevada.
With over 13,000 CNG buses on the roads across North America, NFI is a CNG technology leader in mass mobility.
For nearly 25 years, New Flyer has supported RTC with over 760 buses, more than half of which are CNG propulsion, said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach.
New Flyer CNG buses conform to the EPA and NHTSA comprehensive Heavy-Duty National Program, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption for heavy-duty highway vehicles.