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Pyramid/McCarran Intersection

 

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The Pyramid Way and McCarran Boulevard intersection is a transportation network component serving the needs of the communities in Washoe County and the Cities of Sparks and Reno. The intersection is a busy and important crossroads for the region linking Spanish Springs and unincorporated Washoe County to the north, downtown Sparks and I-80 to the south, US 395 and Reno to the west, and residential and industrial areas of the City of Sparks to the east.

Pyramid Way and McCarran Boulevard Intersection Improvement EIS 

This Environmental Impact Statement Study (EIS) is part of the RTC’s Transportation System Management Plan for McCarran Boulevard. The Pyramid Way intersection has been identified as one of the proposed 12 intersections along McCarran Boulevard to be improved through the 2030 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC), will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve the Pyramid Way and McCarran Boulevard intersection in the City of Sparks, Nevada. FHWA will serve as the lead federal agency while NDOT and RTC will serve as joint lead agencies.

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On November 20, 2009, RTC Project Manager Scott Gibson provided an update to the RTC Board on the status of the Pyramid/McCarran Environmental Impact Statement Study (EIS) at their board meeting. The RTC Board took no action at this board meeting other than to acknowledge receipt of the report.  

With approval of RTC-5, the Pyramid/McCarran EIS is one of the priority projects that could be accelerated in Washoe County. Out of 66 intersections in the region, this intersection is the third worst for congestion and has had 361 crashes during the years 2006 through 2008. 

Since introduction of the Pyramid/McCarran EIS in May 2006, the RTC has conducted and presented information at twelve public meetings. Additionally, project managers have met one-on-one with residents interested in the EIS on various occasions during 2008 and 2009. In 2010, the RTC will continue its outreach for the EIS to the community through public meetings, as well as meeting individually with residents seeking to learn more about the Pyramid/McCarran EIS. 


To date, the project team (which includes local engineering consultant firm, Parsons) has analyzed 16 alternatives of which three remain for further analysis, as well as a ‘no action’ option.  Staff reviewed the three alternatives with the Board along with the benefits and potential impacts at the intersection and surrounding neighborhoods.  Staff advised the RTC Board the existing right-of way (ROW) corridors are very restrictive and staff will bring information pertaining to the ROW alignment at a future date.  All three alternatives have similar footprints for the improvements.  This EIS remains in development and further direction will be sought from the RTC Board.  

For more information contact RTC Project Manager Scott Gibson at (775) 335-1874 or e-mail sgibson@rtcwashoe.com.