Commission approves lowering speed to 25 mph on Commerce Street through Arch District

The Las Vegas Traffic and Parking Commission voted April 30 to lower the posted speed on Commerce Street between Oakey Boulevard and Charleston Boulevard from 30 mph to 25 mph.

Ravi Sierra, city traffic engineer, said the corridor now functions as a complete street with wider sidewalks and bicycle facilities and that Federal Highway Administration guidance supports lower speed environments in areas with high pedestrian activity.

"This recommendation aligns the posted speed limit with both the design and the function of the corridor and supports safer mobility for all users," Sierra said.

Commissioner Swadling moved to recommend the change; the motion passed with five 'Aye' responses recorded on the transcript. No public testimony was provided on this item during the hearing.

Staff noted that maintaining consistent posted speeds across the Arch District improves driver expectancy and compliance; no signage schedule or implementation date was provided at the meeting.