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Monorail Files For Bankruptcy As Part Of Deal With LVCVA

Sep 08, 2020

The Las Vegas Monorail Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The operator of the monorail that runs along a portion of the Strip made the announcement Monday.

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Tourism Authority To Buy Idled Las Vegas Monorail For $24M

Sep 03, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The idled Las Vegas Monorail is being bought by the local tourism authority with plans to arrange the system's second Chapter 11 bankruptcy after 16 years of operation by a not-for-profit corporation.

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LVCVA Considering Acquiring Las Vegas Monorail

Jul 15, 2020

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is exploring the possibility of acquiring the Las Vegas Monorail Company.

President and CEO Steve Hill told the LVCVA board of directors talks are in the early stages but could move rapidly in the coming weeks.

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Nevada Governor Says State Won't Back Las Vegas Monorail bonds

Aug 19, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Monorail funding and construction plans may be derailed after Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak declined state backing for $200 million in tax-exempt bonds.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Monorail Co.

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Monorail Company Secures Loan To Pay Off $10 Million In Bonds

Jul 15, 2019

The Las Vegas Monorail Company says it has secured a new loan to pay off $10 million in bonds and interest due Monday.

A spokeswoman for the company told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that the new deal will also cover an additional $3 million in monorail bonds set to mature in 2055.

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Monorail Asks For Up To $135 Million In Public Funds For Expansion

May 09, 2019

The cost of a proposed expansion to the Las Vegas Monorail has gone up since the project was first brought to the Clark County Commission.

The company asked commissioners this week to guarantee a public contribution of up to $135 million would be available.

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Plans To Extend Monorail To Mandalay Bay Submitted

Jun 26, 2018

The Las Vegas Monorail Company has submitted construction permits for its planned one-mile extension from the MGM Grand to

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County Commission Approves Another Stop In Monorail

Mar 22, 2018

Clark County Commissioners gave the green light for the Las Vegas monorail to add a new station stop.

During their meeting Wednesday, commissioners voted unanimously for the permit needed to add the 8^th stop to the monorail.

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Monorail Looking To Expand

Nov 03, 2017

The Las Vegas Monorail may soon be expanding.

The monorail company is scheduled to appear before county commissioners next week to request the land use permits to add stops to its route.

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Debate On Monorail Extension Delayed To December

Nov 17, 2016

The debate over whether or not the Las Vegas Monorail should be extended will continue through next month.

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Monorail Extension Delayed

Nov 02, 2016

Plans to extend the Las Vegas Monorail have hit a small snag.

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LV Monorail Looks To Expand

Oct 31, 2016

The potential for a football stadium on the Las Vegas Strip may spur development of an expansion to the Las Vegas Monorail.

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RTC Considering Monorail Assistance

Jun 10, 2016

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is exploring whether or not to assist the Las Vegas Monorail in securing bonds