Las Vegas City Council to Vote on Funding for Street Light Upgrades

Proposal aims to improve visibility and safety on city's high-injury network

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Las Vegas City Council will vote next week on a proposal to use a $2.5 million grant from the Nevada Department of Transportation to upgrade old street lights to more efficient LED lights along several major city streets. The upgrades are part of the city's "Vision Zero Action Plan" to address the 77% of severe and fatal traffic injuries that occur on just 11% of Las Vegas' streets.

Why it matters

Improving street lighting is a key strategy to enhance visibility and safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, especially on the city's most dangerous roads. The upgrades could help reduce the number of crashes and serious injuries in Las Vegas.

The details

The proposed project would replace old-school amber-colored street lights and first-generation LED lights with newer, more efficient LED lights along major streets like Charleston, Sahara, Rainbow, and Buffalo. These streets are part of the city's "High Injury Network" where most of Las Vegas' severe and fatal traffic incidents occur.

  • The Las Vegas City Council will vote on the funding proposal at their meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
  • If approved, the street light upgrades are expected to be completed within the next 12-18 months.

The players

Las Vegas City Council

The governing body of the City of Las Vegas that will vote on the funding proposal for the street light upgrade project.

Nevada Department of Transportation

The state transportation agency providing a $2.5 million grant to the City of Las Vegas for the street light upgrade project.

Jean Schaeffer

A Las Vegas resident since 1990 who supports the city's efforts to improve street lighting and safety on local roads.

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What they’re saying

“If the LEDs are positioned correctly, I would think the broader span of light would help us.”

— Jean Schaeffer, Las Vegas Resident (KTNV)

“Please be careful! Watch where you're going — not just in front, but all around.”

— Jean Schaeffer, Las Vegas Resident (KTNV)

What’s next

If approved by the Las Vegas City Council, the street light upgrade project is expected to be completed within the next 12-18 months.

The takeaway

Improving street lighting is a crucial step in the City of Las Vegas' efforts to enhance safety and reduce serious injuries and fatalities on its most dangerous roads. The proposed upgrades demonstrate the city's commitment to its "Vision Zero" goal of eliminating traffic-related deaths and severe injuries.