Construction begins on $12 billion rail line between Las Vegas and L.A.
Plans include laying 218 miles of new track plus stations, rail and road infrastructure in several California towns
Suggestions
Las Vegas rapid bus project receives $150 million federal boost
Improvements will center on a 12.5-mile route along Maryland Parkway, where 7.2 miles of dedicated bus lanes will be added from downtown heading south through the university district to the airport
DOT approves $2.5 billion for California-Nevada rail project
Private activity bonds will support initiative that will connect Las Vegas and Southern California
