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A Winter Wine Adventure in El Dorado County
Toast the season at the Winter Wine Adventure. Held in February along the scenic Carson Road in Camino, the event allows you to explore eight boutique wineries while indulging in the charm of El D...
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The history of transportation in California has shaped the state, from the railroads to today’s highways, making the need for planning increasingly urgent. Here’s how it all happened, and where we stand today.
Thousands of miles of railroad track, including some in Santa Cruz County, now sit idle. The fate of those largely abandoned tracks has become a burning controversy.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
The South Tahoe Transit Joint Powers Authority (STTJPA) announced the swearing-in of board members and the successful conduct of its first meeting. This significant event marks a new chapter in enhancing public transit services for the South Lake Tahoe community. The establishment of the STTJPA is a collaborative effort between the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County, aimed at creating a more efficient and effective transit system.
From Mountain Democrat...
Local agencies are forging ahead with plans to expand access within the State Route 28 Corridor and reduce reliance on private automobiles. The plans are part of a series of initiatives to expand access to existing trails through new parking lots and transport options, improve safety and reduce reliance on private automobiles.
A new El Dorado County Department of Transportation garage may be coming to the west shore. The current garage located at 7100 Wilson Avenue has reached its end of life and plans are getting underway to replace it.
From Folsom Telegraph...
City officials approved a contract this week to fix 976 sidewalk uplifts in Folsom District 4.
The Public Works Department maintains Folsom sidewalks throughout the city with various inspections. The city sometimes hires firms to conduct reviews of the concrete network. Staff also responds to citizen complaints through the SeeClickFix city website, along with public works staff spotting problems on the job.
The Folsom City Council approved a seven-year agreement on January 14 that gives the Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad the right to keep running excursion train rides between Folsom and the El Dorado County line. The P&SVRR volunteer group has revived the Folsom stretch of California's first train line.
South Lake Tahoe's first city council meeting of the year addressed the Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic accidents in the city, citizen appointments for city boards and commissions, and a back-and-forth regarding microenterprise home kitchen operations.
From CalMatters...
The Tahoe Transportation District announced the appointment of Andy Chapman as Chair of the Board of Directors and Brian Bigley as Vice Chair. These appointments reflect TTD's commitment to providing innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that enhance mobility, protect Lake Tahoe's unique environment, and meet the needs of residents and visitors alike.
Sacramento Regional Transit begins 15-minute interval trains at all Folsom Gold Line light rail stations Monday, Jan. 6, staff said. Those include Hazel Ave., Iron Point, Glenn/Holderness and Historic Folsom stations.
The City of South Lake Tahoe announced the addition of two state-of-the-art snowplows to its fleet, a significant investment aimed at enhancing snow removal operations and improving winter road safety for residents.
From Folsom Times...
Return features 15-minute weekday frequency, new low-floor rail vehicles
From Local News Matters...
New speed limits are now in effect on several sections of city streets within the City of South Lake Tahoe. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department will begin enforcing these changes to enhance road safety for all users.
South Lake Tahoe transit options will be expanded during the Christmas/New Year's week with an increased schedule of motor coach round trips from Reno-Tahoe International Airport. In addition, free bus and shuttle routes throughout town for special events are expanding in 2025. The carless options also make for convenient and safe travel in snowy conditions for inexperienced winter drivers without 4-or all-wheel vehicles.
The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) recently reached a major milestone in its 2024 End-of-Year Giving Drive, exceeding $200,000 in funds raised since the beginning of the campaign in mid-October this year. This puts the organization at 80% of the way to its ultimate goal of raising $250,000 for Tahoe trails by the end of December.
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