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All aboard the climate train! Las Vegas Monorail Launches First Sustainability and Climate…
LAS VEGAS, September 17, 2019 / PRNewswire / - Pharris Media, Inc., has partnered with Las Vegas Monorail to launch one of the nation's first commercial sponsorship programs that promote sustainability and climate change awareness as part…
The review concluded that additional stops would not support the Las Vegas Monorail
Adding two new stops to the Las Vegas monorail route likely wouldn't generate enough ticket sales to maintain ride service due to competition from companies like Uber and Lyft, the governor's staff concluded. of Nevada, Steve Sisolak,…
Nevada Governor Says State Will Not Support Las Vegas Monorail Bonds | News
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Plans to finance and build the Las Vegas monorail could derail after Nevada Gov. Steve…
Las Vegas monorail crashes as Sisolak says no to plan
Governor Steve Sisolak will not sign a certificate that would allow Las Vegas Monorail Co. to secure up to $ 200 million in tax-exempt bonds, a move that could derail the transit system project build two new stations on the Strip.
The…
Plans for Musk’s tunnel in Las Vegas worry monorail makers
Planning documents, obtained by TechCrunch, reveal a lot about how Elon Musk's Las Vegas Loop works. The Boring Company is responsible for constructing three tunnels: one for pedestrians and two for the passenger "sleds" stretching across…
The Boring Company’s Las Vegas transport tunnel meets skepticism from monorail officials
The Boring Company's Las Vegas tunnel project is no stranger to the fight, and it appears that trend continues even after the company has won its current contract!--post-header-->…
Elon Musk’s Boring Company challenges the Las Vegas monorail | News
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In May, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority approved a $ 48.7 million…
Elon Musk’s loop against the monorail – TechCrunch
The last fight in Las Vegas does not take place in a noisy casino boxing ring, but in the hushed rooms of the planning committees. Defending champion, Las Vegas Monorail, takes on upstart challenger The Boring Company, in a fight to…
Walt Disney World monorail suffers another downtime
July 16, 2019, 1:55 p.m. The Walt Disney World monorail system is misbehaving...again. The latest dropout occurred this morning, as reported by Orlando TV stations. Guests have reported that monorail trains were…
Vegas | Monorail secures new loan to pay off $10 million in bonds due Monday
The Las Vegas Monorail Co. says it has secured a new loan to pay off $10 million in additional bonds and interest that come due Monday.
Ingrid Reisman, spokeswoman for the private nonprofit, wrote in a statement that the new deal will…
Little merit to the idea of the Merritt Monorail
What is this fascination that people have for monorails? I can't tell you how often people suggest them as "the answer" to our state's congested roads and rails.“Why don't we build a monorail in the middle of the Merritt Parkway?”…
The Merritt Monorail, a dead end to reduce CT congestion: getting there
What is this fascination of people for monorails? I can't tell you how often people suggest them as "the answer" to our state's congested roads and rails."Why don't we build a monorail in the middle of Merritt Drive?" asked an architect…
‘No support’ from resort industry for funding monorail expansion
The long-planned extension of the Las Vegas Monorail to Mandalay Bay, which is near the Las Vegas Raiders stadium, and the construction of a new station near the Venetian, depend on a chain of events…
Why East London isn’t getting a monorail
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Monorail! Monorail! Monorail!
But as catchy as that tune is, it probably won't be appropriate in London…
Las Vegas monorail extension plans $172 million balloon
The Las Vegas Monorail Co. essentially asked Clark County commissioners on Tuesday to ensure that a public contribution of up to $135 million would be available to the company if needed for a pair of system expansions.
Additionally,…
Planned Las Vegas Monorail Funding Update Delayed
A planned funding update tied to the Las Vegas Monorail Co. was temporarily derailed this week.
The issue was to be included at the Clark County Commission meeting on Tuesday, but was removed from the agenda before the meeting began.…
Raiders News 2/17: Vegas monorail extension won’t complete in time for Raiders’ stadium…
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Las Vegas Monorail Extension Won't Be Ready for Raiders Stadium Opening | Las Vegas Review-JournalA planned extension to the Las Vegas monorail - seen as a way to bring tourists within walking distance of the Raiders'…
Las Vegas monorail extension won’t be ready for Raiders stadium opening
A planned extension to the Las Vegas Monorail - seen as a way to bring tourists within walking distance of the Raiders' new stadium - is unlikely to be completed by the time the team begins play here in 2020. .
Construction of the MGM…
The Cambridge Monorail that wasn’t
At any point in history, we humans have multiple futures to choose from. But the decisions we make can be messy, undemocratic, driven by greed and self-interest, and even outright corrupt. And so it was with the Cambridge Monorail.Get…
Las Vegas monorail reminds public of $1 fares for locals
The Las Vegas Monorail reminds the public of the $1 local fare, providing locals with an affordable way to get to various vacation activities around the Strip. Riders can start at SLS Las Vegas - where parking is free - and continue with…
Monorail to connect with Las Vegas Sphere
A new monorail station has been announced for the MSG Sphere, which is under construction behind the Venetian.
The 11,000 square foot platform will occupy both sides of the existing pathway at the northwest corner of the Sphere location…
Monorail station planned for MSG Sphere arena in Las Vegas
The MSG Sphere at The Venetian Arena project is set to house one of two planned new monorail stations.
Plans submitted to Clark County call for an 11,119 square foot station, with platforms on the north and south sides of the existing…
Monorail funding shortfall could impact Mandalay Bay Raiders stadium shutdown
Posted: July 15, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
Last update on: July 14, 2018, 01:19h.…
EDITORIAL: Red flags galore for Las Vegas Monorail expansion
The monorail expansion from Las Vegas to Mandalay Bay now seems more hype than reality. Perhaps the project will eventually continue, but consider the predictable pattern.
Red flag #1: In December, monorail officials presented false…
Monorail extension from Las Vegas to Mandalay Bay delayed again
Construction of a Las Vegas monorail extension to Mandalay Bay has been delayed, jeopardizing the project's chances of being completed in time for the opening of the nearby Raiders stadium.
Monorail lobbyist Jennifer Lazovich told the…
Las Vegas Monorail seeks permits for Mandalay Bay extension
The Las Vegas Monorail Co. has applied for 15 building permits for its planned MGM Grand extension south to Mandalay Bay.
The private nonprofit organization submitted the applications to Clark County on Thursday, asking to install…
The Sepulveda Pass transit line could be a subway train or a monorail
Plans for a new transit line connecting the Westside of Los Angeles to the San Fernando Valley are advancing, and Metro has narrowed down the possible routes and modes of travel for the project to six separate options.
They include…
A monorail at Logan Airport? It’s on the table in a new MassPort study
The Port Authority of Massachusetts is launching a $15 million options study for the busy transit hub.
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Las Vegas monorail expansion project pushed back despite dip in ridership
The Las Vegas Monorail Co. is banking on future growth on a proposed extension to Mandalay Bay, even though recently released numbers show ridership fell for a second straight year on its existing 3.9-mile route.
The transit system…
Las Vegas Monorail offers virtual ticketing for Android users
Android smartphone users no longer need to whip out their wallets when traveling on the Las Vegas Monorail. Monorail officials on Monday announced the launch of what is described as the world's first "virtual transport ticketing".The…
Las Vegas Monorail tickets are now available through Google Pay
Google has announced that mobile tickets for the Las Vegas Monorail are is now available through Google Pay, powered by NXP's MIFARE contactless technology. Mobile tickets can be purchased…
Google Pay is now your Las Vegas monorail ticket
The Google Pay application has a new practical feature: transport tickets.
At launch, this feature is only available for the Las Vegas Monorail, but Google plans to roll out support for transit systems in other cities "soon".…
Google Pay now lets you buy mobile tickets for the Las Vegas Monorail
Google Pay is looking for ways to become more relevant and convenient for its current and potential users who will want to choose it as their default mobile payment gateway. One way is to make life easier for…
Monorail tickets can now be purchased with an Android smartphone
Las Vegas monorail fares can now be purchased on Android smartphones, in a partnership announced Monday with search engine giant Google.
Tickets can be purchased with credit cards, debit cards or PayPal accounts linked to the GooglePay…
We’ll never, ever, ever get a monorail
The Disney Resort Line at Tokyo Disney Resort, Japan. Image: Wikimedia CommonsNine years ago, I took my first monorail ride.It was a 122°F (50°C) day in late July in Las Vegas, and the soles of my Converse had melted from walking on the…
Beat The Strip’s New Year’s Eve Closures By Taking, Yes, The Monorail
Every year on December 31, Metro closes the Strip to all vehicular traffic: private cars, taxis, public transit services, even RTC buses. The resulting wave of pedestrians crashing down our city's busiest road in the absence of cars is an…
Las Vegas monorail ticket sales expected to miss millions
Las Vegas Monorail ticket sales are expected to be several million dollars lower than forecast for 2017 and 2018, according to budget documents released last week by the monorail company.
Ticket sales are expected to bring in around…
Y’all salute the monorail? : Travel Weekly
Sarah FeldbergWhen I first moved to Las Vegas in 2008, I remember choosing to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino while looking for an apartment. Just east of the Strip on Paradise Road, it seemed close enough to Las Vegas Boulevard…
MGM Grand Monorail Extension to Mandalay Bay Makes County OK
The Las Vegas Monorail Co. received approval from Clark County on Tuesday to expand its route from the MGM Grand to Mandalay Bay.
Before construction can begin, however, the monorail company must finalize the design for the expansion,…
Donald Glaude to headline silent monorail rave
Deanna Riling Thu, Nov 9, 2017 (midnight) When raves began in New York, parties broke out in a variety of unexpected places, from fast food restaurants to the subway. Promo company Yayfriends is reviving that spirit — this time with…
Las Vegas Monorail Company poised for another spurt of expansion
Clark County may soon allow the Las Vegas Monorail Company to expand its route along the Strip.
After a hiatus of nearly nine months, the monorail company is due to appear before county commissioners on Wednesday to apply for land use…
The RTC will consider a proposal to extend the monorail
The Las Vegas monorail route to fund a mile-long extension could work with help from the Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission.
Without discussion, the RTC board agreed on Thursday to consider whether it makes sense to use…
Monorail to use interest money to launch expansion at Mandalay Bay
The Las Vegas Monorail got a little closer to become a mile longer.
Clark County commissioners voted on Tuesday to allow the Las Vegas Monorail Company to draw investment income from the $6 million account set up to pay for its demise,…
Las Vegas stadium energizes proposed monorail extension
The Las Vegas Monorail Co. will seek approval from Clark County Commissioners this week to expand the MGM Grand monorail route to Mandalay Bay.
The 1-mile-long extension was a project flagged for advancement in a traffic assessment…
Las Vegas Monorail wants multi-million dollar guarantee to move forward with expansion
Las Vegas Monorail Co. President and CEO Curtis Myles issued an ultimatum to Clark County commissioners on Tuesday regarding a proposed route expansion.
Myles said his nonprofit cannot secure funding for the 1.14-mile extension of MGM…
Vegas Monorail Launch Plan for Stadium Extension: CEG
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas monorail operators are presenting a plan to county lawmakers to extend elevated people-carrying closer to the site where a 65,000-seat!-->…
County commission OKs plan to expand Las Vegas monorail with Raiders in mind
Clark County commissioners, spurred by the Nevada Legislature's approval of a plan for a stadium that could host the National Football League's Oakland Raiders, gave unanimous approval to the Las Vegas Monorail on Tuesday. Co. to…
Exclusive: The Las Vegas Monorail will run from MGM Grand to Mandalay Bay
A “high impact” major proposal will further ensure MGM Resorts Internationalthe dominance of on the south end of the Strip and help drop tens of thousands of new customers and conventioneers directly into the towers of the Mandalay Bay…
Why not a monorail for Denver’s 16th Street Mall? – Denver Post
Denver has a thorny problem in the heart of the city.
The 16th Street Mall is considered the heart of the city, its main street, and the backbone of downtown.
Yet the mall has essentially become a thoroughfare for the city's most efficient…
The bankrupt monorail isn’t doing much to help itself these days
Until now, most of us assumed that the struggling and bankrupt Las Vegas monorail operators were doing their best despite so many challenges. Its lousy location, lack of connection to the airport and lackluster support from resorts along…
Bankrupt Las Vegas Monorail; Ambac large exhibition
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Las Vegas Monorail Co has filed for bankruptcy, marking the latest economic trouble to hit America's busiest gambling hub and exposing bond insurer Ambac Financial Group Inc to liabilities potential of $1.16…