I-15 Critical Corridor Plan October 4, 2018 Jacobs One Nevada Transportation Plan Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1 1.1 I-15 Critical Corridor Plan .......................................................................................................... 1 1.1.1 Limitations of this Corridor Plan ................................................................................... 2 1.2 Corridor Description and Segments .......................................................................................... 2 1.2.1 Segment A—California/Nevada State Line to I-15/I-215 ............................................. 2 1.2.2 Segment B—Core Area of Las Vegas ............................................................................ 2 1.2.3 Segment C—I-15/I-515/US 95 to I-15/CC-215 ............................................................. 2 1.2.1 Segment D—I-15/CC-215 to AZ/NV State Line ............................................................. 2 2 I-15 Background .........................................................................................................................4 2.1 Corridor Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 4 2.1.1 National Context .......................................................................................................... 4 2.1.2 Regional Connectivity ................................................................................................... 4 2.1.3 Freight Movement ........................................................................................................ 6 2.1.4 Recreation and Tourism ............................................................................................... 6 2.1.5 Multimodal Uses .......................................................................................................... 6 2.1.6 Land Management and Jurisdictions ............................................................................ 7 2.2 Previous Planning Study Recommendations ............................................................................. 7 2.2.1 I-15 Mobility Alliance (Ongoing) ................................................................................... 7 2.2.2 NDOT Automated/Connected Vehicle Policy Framework (Ongoing)........................... 8 2.2.3 RTC On Board (Ongoing) .............................................................................................. 8 2.2.4 NDOT I-15 Tropicana Interchange & Hacienda-Harmon HOV Ramps (Ongoing) ......... 8 2.2.5 NDOT Nevada State Freight Plan (2017) ...................................................................... 8 2.2.6 NDOT Proposed Las Vegas Stadium Traffic Assessment (2016)................................... 9 2.2.7 RTC Transportation Investment Business Plan (2015) ................................................. 9 2.2.8 RTC Southern Nevada Regional Goods Movement Master Plan (2015) .................... 10 2.2.9 NDOT Southern Nevada High-Occupancy Vehicle Plan (2015) .................................. 10 2.2.10 NDOT Apex to Mesquite and Moapa Valley Corridor Study (2011) ........................... 10 2.3 I-15 Improvement Projects ...................................................................................................... 11 2.3.1 Completed Projects .................................................................................................... 11 2.3.2 Planned/Programmed Projects .................................................................................. 11 3 Existing and Future Conditions .................................................................................................. 14 3.1 Corridor Performance ............................................................................................................. 14 3.1.1 Enhance Safety ........................................................................................................... 14 3.1.2 Preserve Infrastructure .............................................................................................. 16 3.1.3 Optimize Mobility ....................................................................................................... 19 3.1.4 Transform Economies ................................................................................................. 24 i One Nevada Transportation Plan 3.1.5 Foster Sustainability ................................................................................................... 25 3.1.6 Connect Communities ................................................................................................ 28 3.2 Overall Opportunities and Constraints.................................................................................... 29 4 Project Identification ................................................................................................................ 32 4.1 Planned and Programmed Projects ......................................................................................... 32 4.1.1 Construction Projects (Immediate) ............................................................................ 32 4.1.2 Near-Term Projects (0 to 5 Years) .............................................................................. 33 4.1.3 Mid-Term Projects 5 to 10 Years) ............................................................................... 33 4.1.4 Long-Term Projects (10 to 20+ Years) ........................................................................ 33 4.2 Additional Needs ..................................................................................................................... 35 4.2.1 Identified through Data Deficiencies.......................................................................... 35 4.2.2 Identified through Qualitative Analysis ...................................................................... 35 4.2.3 Prior Study Recommendations ................................................................................... 35 References ....................................................................................................................................... 38 Tables Table 1. Performance Measure Alignment with Goals, Data, and Targets ................................................... 1 Table 2. I-15 Corridor Programmed Improvements ................................................................................... 12 Table 3. Fatal Crash Rates per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled on I-15 ................................................ 14 Table 4. Bridge Sufficiency Rating Scale ...................................................................................................... 16 Table 5. Mobility Ratings............................................................................................................................. 19 Table 6. Access to Economic Generators Rating Scale ............................................................................... 25 Table 7. Access to Alternative Fuels Rating Scale ....................................................................................... 26 Table 8. Access to Alternative Modes Rating Scale .................................................................................... 29 Table 9. I-15 Corridor Performance – Key Takeaways ................................................................................ 29 Figures Figure 1. Study Area Segments ..................................................................................................................... 3 Figure 2. I-15 Context Map ........................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 3. Southern Nevada HOV Plan Recommendations .......................................................................... 11 Figure 4. Fatal Crash Rating by Segment and Crash Locations on I-15 ....................................................... 15 Figure 5. I-15 Bridge Locations .................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 6. I-15 Pavement Condition ............................................................................................................. 18 Figure 7. I-15 Travel Speed vs. Traffic Volumes .......................................................................................... 19 Figure 8. I-15 Travel Time Reliability, Chokepoints ..................................................................................... 20 Figure 9. Conceptual Categorization of Access Control .............................................................................. 21 ii One Nevada Transportation Plan Figure 10. Truck Parking Facilities on I-15 .................................................................................................. 23 Figure 11. Economic Centers along the I-15 Corridor ................................................................................. 24 Figure 12. Electric Charging Stations in Southern Nevada (FHWA) ............................................................ 27 Figure 13. Aesthetic Features at I-15/Cactus Interchange ......................................................................... 28 Figure 14. Project Development Process .................................................................................................... 32 Figure 15. I-15 Planned and Programmed