RTC Launches Ridethestrip.com Making It Easier for Travelers to Plan Their Las Vegas Transportation

Online, October 11, 2011 (Newswire.com) - LAS VEGAS - The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has launched ridethestrip.com, a new website specifically designed to make it easier for the millions of business and leisure travelers to plan their transportation in advance of visiting fabulous Las Vegas. Ridethestrip.com highlights the cost-effective, reliable and modern public transportation alternatives to and from McCarran International Airport, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas.

"The launch of ridethestrip.com is just one of the many tools that the RTC is unveiling to make riding transit a more attractive and convenient alternative for our business and leisure travelers," said Jacob Snow, RTC general manager. "Ridethestrip.com will make it easier for visitors to plan their transportation in advance of their trip to Las Vegas. From McCarran International Airport to the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas, the RTC has affordable and reliable transportation alternatives that our visitors will enjoy."

Ridethestrip.com features RTC transit information on how to get to and from McCarran International Airport, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas. Visitors can use the new website to help plan their transportation to and from their destinations. They can also purchase a 3-Day All Access Pass for $20 online, before they depart to Las Vegas. The transit services highlighted on the new site include:

• The Deuce on the Strip - a unique and fun option that allows travelers to experience the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas utilizing enclosed double-deck vehicles to transport tourists providing an iconic view of the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas. With numerous stops along the Las Vegas Strip, the Deuce minimizes the walking distance between destinations.

• The Strip & Downtown Express - a rapid transit service that uses the StreetCar vehicles to connect travelers to Downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention Center and major attractions along the Las Vegas Strip. Travelers on a tight schedule are encouraged to use this service as it provides faster service with fewer stops.

• The Westcliff Airport Express - provides transportation to and from McCarran International Airport, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas via transfers to the Deuce on the Strip or the Strip & Downtown Express.

RTC transit passes cost $5 for a 2-Hour All Access Pass; $7 for a 24-Hour All Access Pass and $20 for a 3-Day All Access Pass. The 3-Day All Access Pass can be purchased online. These passes are good on the Westcliff Airport Express service, the Deuce on the Strip service, the Strip & Downtown Express service and on all residential routes. Travelers can visit ridethestrip.com to access transit route maps, schedules and to purchase passes.

The RTC is the transit authority, transportation planning agency and regional traffic management agency for Southern Nevada. The RTC's vision is to provide a safe, convenient and effective regional transportation system that enhances mobility and air quality for citizens and visitors. The RTC encourages residents and visitors to use alternate commute modes to help reduce traffic congestion, clean the air and improve the quality of life in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit rtcsnv.com.

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