The City of Las Vegas recently launched a website that makes it easy for citizens to report a pothole Las Vegas, as well as draw the officials’ attention to other neighborhood issues. From offensive graffiti to buildings in poor state to stray animals, the reports are form of instant feedback that provides a mechanism that allows the City to respond to real issues in real time.
The website works on computer browsers as well as on mobile devices, eliminating the need to call the offices. The reporter has an option of providing the exact address or cross streets to identify the location of the problem. The complaint is filed anonymously.
"Our community is changing. This economy has fostered some very new thinking. So the city is changing its approach to several services to meet the community's need through citizen participation and involvement," Joseph Marcella with the City of Las Vegas told News 8 Now.
Potholes is one of the major causes of auto accidents in the nation. Varying in sizes between several inches and several feet, they are caused by the wear and tear and weathering of the road. In regions prone to earthquakes, they can also be caused by the shifting of the ground. Once it forms, the pothole can grow quickly and become a hazard for motorists.
Even minor potholes put a lot of stress on a vehicle’s suspension and shocks. Major potholes can cause instant and dramatic damage as well as result in accidents. They can easily cause the motorist to lose control of the vehicle. Some cases have caused tire damage. Motorcycle accidents caused by potholes are often deadly.
If you notice a pothole, promptly report its location and condition. You might be saving lives.
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