Clean Transportation
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Nevada, degrading air quality and disproportionately increasing air pollution in historically disadvantaged communities. Las Vegas provides a variety of transportation choices so people can reduce harmful emissions to make our air cleaner and healthier.
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Transportation Options
- More and more public bike paths are being made available to the public. The Regional Transportation Commission provides maps of bike paths in the area to make your ride safe.
Buses and Shuttles
Las Vegas has a network of buses and shuttles throughout the Valley.
- The Downtown Loop
- This is a free shuttle that stops at various downtown attractions.
- Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
- The RTC has several programs to help you make the most of Las Vegas’ public transportation system. There are also specific services available for veterans and senior services. Visit the Ways to Travel-Transit Services page for more information. The RTC also offers the following:
- RTC Plan Your Ride
- Plug in your location and destination to find the best public transportation options and how long it will take you to reach your destination.
- RTC-OnDemand Connects!
- The RTC has a new on-demand ride-share pilot that expands connectivity for residents in West Henderson and the southwest valley. RTC-OnDemand will pick you up from your doorstep and connect you to transit stops and other popular destinations, such as medical facilities, grocery stores and more.
- Las Vegas Monorail
- The monorail stops at seven different hotels along the east side of the Las Vegas strip, making it the most efficient way to travel in that area.
- Las Vegas Strip Trams
- See where you can catch one of three free trams that operate along the southwest side of the strip.
- Vegas Loop at the Las Vegas Convention Center
- The loop provides a fast, easy method of traveling to the various buildings at the convention center as well as the Resorts World casino on the Las Vegas strip.
Electric Vehicles
Nevada provides numerous rebates, incentives and programs to help residents and businesses transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The state has also installed dozens of charging stations throughout the state to ensure you can get where you want.
Saving Money
- All-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles purchased new in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to power the vehicle.
NV Energy’s Electric Vehicle Programs
- Whether you are a consumer, business or car dealer, you may be eligible to save money by making the switch to an EV. Visit this page for information on rebate programs, charging incentives for workplaces and homes, school bus incentives and electricity discounts relating to EV charging rates.
Nevada Emission Control Program
- Save money on smog tests. EVs are exempt from Nevada’s emissions testing requirements and new hybrid EVs are exempt for the first five model years.
EV Resources
- Learn about the different types and models of EVs, as well as where you can purchase an EV locally.
U.S. Department of Energy charging station map
- Find a charging station in Nevada or anywhere you need in the United States.
Nevada State Plan for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment
- Learn how the state plans to build up its EV infrastructure.
- In 2021, Nevada launched the Clean Cars Nevada initiative to provide consumers with more choices for electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars and trucks beginning in 2024.
- Eight western states – Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming – are working together to provide an EV corridor that will make it possible to seamlessly drive an EV across major transportation corridors in the west.
Additional Resources
- This plan provides a comprehensive planning framework that identifies the needs and opportunities for rail infrastructure in the state, and evaluates and prioritizes projects for inclusion in the overall state transportation improvement program.
Nevada High-Speed Rail Authority
- Get the latest information on the high-speed rail between Southern California and Southern Nevada.
- The mobility plan is designed to strengthen and diversify the region’s transportation network while providing more options to meet the needs of the broader population.