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Highway 50 Roadwork Continues

04/19/2024

CalTrans is continuing work on Highway 50 in the Echo Summit area and holding public meetings for work between Icehouse Road and Strawberry.

Electric School Bus Fleet Now in Service

04/17/2024

The Lake Tahoe Unified School District has begun operating an initial 5 electric school buses and charging stations, with 15 more expected to be funded through an upcoming grant.

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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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Roadkill surveys could save animal lives

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Ecologist Tanya Diamond gets up every morning and checks messages for roadkill sightings. It's the least fun, but one of the most important parts of her job.

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City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County may join forces on microtransit

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – At the Tuesday Feb. 13 meeting, City Council approved commencing negotiations with El Dorado County to create a joint entity overseeing south shore microtransit on Feb. 13.

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First Tahoe transportation equity study wins award named after civil rights icon

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – A first of its kind Transportation Equity Study for the Tahoe region won a diversity award named after a civil rights activist.

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