1. The State Route 159 Safety Speed Zone is hereby established.
2. Within the State Route 159 Safety Speed Zone, the Department of Transportation, in cooperation with other governmental entities whose jurisdiction includes this area, shall ensure that:
(a) The maximum speed that is allowed for vehicular traffic will be set by the Director of the Department of Transportation at a level which takes into consideration the safety and protection of the residents of and visitors to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. In setting that maximum speed, the Director of the Department of Transportation shall consider, without limitation, the following factors:
(1) Activity of bicycles and pedestrians in the area.
(2) Protection of the natural environment.
(3) History of crashes in the area.
(4) Recreational activities conducted in the area.
(5) The evaluation and use of measures of traffic calming which will support the maximum speed that is set.
(6) The ability of law enforcement agencies to enforce effectively the maximum speed that is set.
(b) Adequate signage or other forms of notice are evaluated and installed to support and enhance the maximum speed that is set by the Director of the Department of Transportation, as described in paragraph (a).
3. The State Route 159 Safety Speed Zone consists of:
(a) Any portion of State Route 159 that is within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area;
(b) Any portion of State Route 159 that abuts or is immediately adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area; and
(c) Any portion of State Route 159 that has been designated as a Scenic Byway or State Scenic Byway.
4. As used in this section:
(a) “Scenic Byway” and “State Scenic Byway” have the meanings ascribed to them in the National Scenic Byways Program, as issued by the Federal Highway Administration in 60 Federal Register 26,759 on May 18, 1995.
(b) “Traffic calming” means a combination of measures and techniques intended to:
(1) Reduce vehicular speeds;
(2) Promote safe and pleasant conditions for motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and residents;
(3) Improve the environment and usability of roadways;
(4) Improve real and perceived safety for nonmotorized traffic; or
(5) Any combination of subparagraphs (1) to (4), inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 267; A 2015, 1637)
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