FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 9, 2021
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Justin Hopkins, NDOT, (725) 208-2771 Office, JHopkins@dot.nv.gov
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to Announce Special Partnership
Thursday, Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m.
WHAT: The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) have collaborated to offer transit riders free access to eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies and more through an all-new partnership. On Thursday, Sept. 16, Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom, Las Vegas Ward 3 Councilwoman Olivia Diaz, RTC Chair and City of Henderson Mayor Debra March and Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Vice-Chair Kelly Benevidez will join the two organizations for a press conference to launch the program and unveil a branded bus.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 16
9:30 – 10 a.m.: Press Conference
Photo and interview opportunities to follow
WHERE: East Las Vegas Library
2851 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89101
WHO: Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom
Las Vegas Ward 3 Councilwoman Olivia Diaz
RTC Chair and City of Henderson Mayor Debra March
RTC Chief Executive Officer M.J. Maynard
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Vice-Chair Kelly Benevidez
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Executive Director Kelvin
Watson
RSVP: Media RSVP to Makenzie Coombs-Emery at
Coombs-EmeryM@rtcsnv.com by Wednesday, Sept. 15
About the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an independent taxing entity that serves a diverse community across 8,000 square miles. Through its 25 branches and website, the Library District offers a collection of 3.2 million items consisting of books, movies, music (including streaming and downloadable), online resources, plus thousands of annual free programs and entertainment for all ages. The Library District is a vibrant and vital member of the community offering limitless learning; business and career advancement; government and social services support; and best of all, a place where customers
About the RTC
The RTC is the regional authority overseeing public transit, metropolitan planning, roadway funding, traffic management, and the public bike share system. The RTC’s vision is to advance regionally transformative mobility solutions through equitable, innovative and sustainable infrastructure development. The RTC’s mission is to elevate quality of life for residents and visitors through sustainable planning, collaborative problem-solving, and safe and equitable transportation service. For more information about the RTC and our major initiatives or to download the rideRTC app, visit rtcsnv.com. Stay informed by subscribing to our blog or following us on social media.
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