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Trail Etiquette Stencil Initiative Expanding to Reduce Multi-Use Trail Conflicts

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Users of the popular multi-use paved trails throughout the Tahoe Basin and Truckee will find new messages stenciled in chalk along the trails encouraging trail etiquette. The messages, tested last summer on the Legacy Trail in …

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19th Annual Tahoe Bike Month a Win for Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The 19th annual Tahoe Bike Month achieved record-breaking participation this year, according to the organizers. Through the month of June, a diverse community of 474 Tahoe residents and visitors embraced biking as a sustainable transportation option, …

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Forest Service Update on Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In response to questions from interested community members and stakeholders, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit provided the following update on the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project.

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2024 Truckee Tahoe Airport District Agency Partnership Program Opens July 1

TRUCKEE, Calif.  – Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation is working again with the Truckee Tahoe Airport District on their 2024 Agency Partnership Program. 

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Future Steams Ahead for Folsom’s Iconic Scale Train Attraction

City Council approves resolution to transfer operating agreement to new buyer, operator Tuesday night

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East Shore Express Returning for 2024 Summer Season

STATELINE, Nev. – Tahoe Transportation District announced the return of the East Shore Express Service beginning June 28, 2024. This season, hourly paid parking will be available at the Tunnel Creek parking lot, located at 1102 Tahoe Blvd. at the …

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19th Annual Tahoe Bike Month Kicks Off June 1

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The 19th annual Tahoe Bike Month is set to begin on June 1, featuring a full month of bicycling events throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Tahoe Bicycle Coalition …

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Cyclists Take on America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Support of Blood Cancer Patients

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Cyclists from across the country will help change the lives of blood cancer patients by gathering in Lake Tahoe on June 2, 2024, to participate in America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride. While working up a …

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City Council Confirms Active Transportation Projects, Takes Action for Local Preference for Affordable Housing

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – City Council passed a motion at their meeting on Tuesday, May 7, confirming a list of active transportation projects for the city's Capital Improvement Program. The Bicycle Advisory Committee developed the list based on their …

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City of South Lake Tahoe Seeks Input on the Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City is seeking input from the community on updating the Lake Tahoe Airport 20-Year Master Plan. There are three ways to provide feedback about future improvements of airport facilities and infrastructure, via a survey, …

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City of Folsom Greenlights $451K Roundabout Feasibility Study

Following Tuesdays Folsom City Council meeting, a roundabout policy and feasibility study will soon be underway for the City of Folsom that will cost more than $451K to perform, but will be paid for through grant funding.

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City Council to Send Vail a Message

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif – A City Council agenda item originally providing an update on Heavenly parking arrangements and amending the parking agreement quickly turned to discussions of terminating the agreement altogether.

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Truckee Tahoe Airport District Allocates Nearly $2 Million for Vital Wildfire Mitigation Projects

TRUCKEE, Calif. – In a display of commitment to community safety and environmental stewardship, the Truckee Tahoe Airport District has announced the approval of $1,934,500 in funding for eight district-wide wildfire mitigation projects. The decision, approved unanimously in a 5-0 …

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1 Millionth Rider Takes TART Connect

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit's innovative micro-transit service (TART Connect) recently hit a 1 million rider milestone. Since its inception, the on-demand, curb-to-curb transportation solution has revolutionized mobility for residents and visitors in the North Lake …

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South Lake Tahoe Council Takes Actions for Smoother, Safer Roads

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Certain segments of U.S. 50 and State Route 89 have seen almost 20 fatalities in the span of 10 years and 229 minor injury and property damage accidents. The City of South Lake Tahoe and …

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Over $1M in Funding Secured for Folsom Lake Crossing Safety;$4M for Empire Ranch Interchange

Over five million dollars in funding has  now been secured for two different Folsom area traffic improvement projects.

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Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Welcomes Community Feedback in 2024 Active Transportation Plan

Lake Tahoe, a coveted vacation destination near major cities, needs better transportation for safety, connectivity, and environmental reasons. However, achieving long-term transportation goals requires collaboration and strategic funding.

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Residents Hear Updated U.S. 50 Plan; Lane Reduction Removed

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Nevada Department of Transportation presented an updated U.S. 50 Corridor Management Plan to a skeptical crowd on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

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Construction at East Bidwell, Iron Point Road to begin

The City of Folsom is set to begin a project to improve traffic flow at the Iron Point Road and East Bidwell Street intersection.

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Reducing gas emissions: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s goal with proposed mixed-use standards

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – After deciding on a definition in December, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is now looking to set minimum standards for mixed-use developments to provide a tool for sustainability.

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