The 20th annual Street Vibrations 2014 motorcycle rally begins Wednesday
The 2014 Street Vibrations motorcycle rally begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday, Sept. 28. The primary events will be located in Reno and Sparks but other events are scheduled in Carson City, Virginia City and Lake Tahoe.
This run is the 20th year for the Street Vibrations event and organizers are expecting between 50,000 and 100,000 participants. With the influx of visitors to the area, the number of traffic related issues are expected to increase.
The Nevada Highway Patrol is prepared to respond to accidents and incidents as they arise. The NHP will also be assisting allied agencies as requested an to proactively identify and address evolving traffic issues to try and prevent collisions and ensure safe highway conditions for the motoring public.
The Nevada Highway Patrol is prepared to add extra patrols throughout the Reno-Sparks and surrounding areas that will host events associated with Street Vibrations.
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be utilizing the permanent reader board signs on I-80 westbound at Vista Boulevard and I-80 eastbound at Mogul advising motorists of congested traffic, safety tips, alternate routes and temporary road closures.
The Nevada Highway Patrol is urging all motorist; resident and visitors to use extra caution during the Street Vibrations events. Use caution when sharing the highway with more motorcycles than usual. As for the motorcyclists know the laws as they pertain to motorcycles. Be safe and always take a second look before pulling out into traffic.
— Trooper Dave Gibson is a public information officer for the Nevada Highway Patrol.
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