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| Mar 20th, 2009 |
Winner of anti-graffiti poster contest will have art featured on RTC transit vehicle for one year
For Immediate Release:
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has teamed up again with the Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition, the Clark County School District, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department D.A.R.E. and anti-graffiti units, Vector Media Las Vegas and Veolia Transportation.
In an effort to educate local children on the importance of a graffiti-free community, fifth-grade students were encouraged to create and submit anti-graffiti posters. Sixteen local elementary schools participated in this year’s contest with 182 entries. The entries were narrowed down to 10 and the community was able to vote on their favorite. The students will learn who won by the unveiling of a 40-foot RTC vehicle featuring the winning artwork.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
RTC Administrative Office, 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Room 108, Las Vegas
Please RSVP to Allison Blankenship at (702) 469-9916 if you plan to cover the event
or if you have any questions. For more information, please visit rtcsnv.com.
In an effort to educate local children on the importance of a graffiti-free community, fifth-grade students were encouraged to create and submit anti-graffiti posters. Sixteen local elementary schools participated in this year’s contest with 182 entries. The entries were narrowed down to 10 and the community was able to vote on their favorite. The students will learn who won by the unveiling of a 40-foot RTC vehicle featuring the winning artwork.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
RTC Administrative Office, 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Room 108, Las Vegas
Please RSVP to Allison Blankenship at (702) 469-9916 if you plan to cover the event
or if you have any questions. For more information, please visit rtcsnv.com.
About the Company:
The Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition was formed in 1997 to reduce graffiti vandalism. This public-private partnership consists of staff from Clark County, the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City, Metropolitan Police Department, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, Clark County School District and interested citizens. The coalition meets regularly to discuss methods of reducing graffiti through education, enforcement and eradication.
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.
Jacob L. Snow, General Manager; Larry Brown, Chairman, Clark County;
Oscar B. Goodman, Vice Chair, City of Las Vegas; Roger Tobler, City of Boulder City;
Andy Hafen, City of Henderson; David Bennett, City of Mesquite;Robert Eliason, City of North Las Vegas;
Chris Giunchigliani, Clark County; Steven D. Ross, City of Las Vegas
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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.
Jacob L. Snow, General Manager; Larry Brown, Chairman, Clark County;
Oscar B. Goodman, Vice Chair, City of Las Vegas; Roger Tobler, City of Boulder City;
Andy Hafen, City of Henderson; David Bennett, City of Mesquite;Robert Eliason, City of North Las Vegas;
Chris Giunchigliani, Clark County; Steven D. Ross, City of Las Vegas
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Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
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