Allegiant Stadium in Vegas is making room for a Boring Company Vegas Loop station, which means losing about 200 on-site parking spots. However, this move is expected to enhance transportation options for visitors, according to a top tourism official.
The Vegas Loop Station is set to be constructed in Lot B of Allegiant Stadium, with plans featuring at least 20 loading bays. While this will result in the loss of 200 surface parking spaces, the benefits of the loop system are believed to make up for the reduced parking capacity.
Steve Hill, the president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, explained that the Vegas Loop could potentially double the effective parking by delivering two cars for every spot it takes out. This improvement in transportation options is seen as a significant advantage, outweighing the loss of parking spots.
The loop system is also expected to connect popular destinations in Las Vegas, such as the future Athletics ballpark on the Tropicana site. Having the Tropicana portion of the loop ready by 2028 would be beneficial for linking Allegiant Stadium, the A’s ballpark, Bally’s Corp. resort, and MGM Resorts International properties on the south Strip, along with UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center.
At full buildout, the Vegas Loop is projected to span 68 miles of tunnels through key areas of Las Vegas, including the airport, the Strip, and downtown. Plans include 104 stations along the loop system, providing extensive coverage of the city.
Despite the loss of parking spaces at Allegiant Stadium, there are over 21,000 parking spots available in the vicinity, including both on-site and off-site options. With thousands of parking spaces surrounding the stadium, the impact of removing 200 spots for the loop station is expected to be minimal for event attendees.
Overall, the introduction of the Vegas Loop station at Allegiant Stadium represents a strategic move to improve transportation infrastructure in Las Vegas, offering visitors and residents enhanced connectivity to key destinations across the city.