Town of Truckee Government News

The Town of Truckee got a new domain name and a website refresh, which launched last month. The changes were presented to the Town Council during its Tuesday, April 23 meeting.

The Nevada County Transportation Commission and the Town of Truckee teamed up to address the future of transportation in the Truckee TART transit system.

Truckee's Public Art Commission has set its sights on enhancing the visual appeal of the Church Street & Truckee Way Roundabout with a new public art installation.

The Truckee River is more than just a waterway; it's a cornerstone of the community, offering ecological richness and recreational value.

Nevada County, the Town of Truckee, and Friends of the Truckee Library took another step forward toward building a new 20-000-square-foot Truckee Library facility at Truckee Regional Park.

The Town of Truckee is launching the first "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" photo contest as part of an initiative to encourage residents to limit light pollution and enjoy the natural beauty of the night sky.

On March 26, the Town of Truckee proclaimed April as Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, aligning with the State proclamation and the County of Nevada. This proclamation sets the stage for a month-long celebration of the creative sector and precedes Arts Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 17.

The Truckee River is an integral part of the community, an ecological gem that also provides a prime spot for recreation and fun. That is why Truckee Town Council established the River Revitalization Steering Committee (R2SC) in May 2023, as a specific action of the General Plan 2040 adopted last year that same month.  

The Town of Truckee is launching a $50,000 dollar rebate program to encourage responsible outdoor lighting and to facilitate a switch to new fixtures for homeowners and business owners.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, March 26, to discuss Wildephor Consulting's Biomass/Bioenergy study involving the use of an Air Curtain Burner (ACB) to manage woody biomass.

Wildephor Consulting is releasing a report of their 18-month biomass/bioenergy feasibility study assessing the viability of using locally sourced biomass as an alternative to onsite decay and expensive disposal methods.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Feb. 27 to discuss an initiative involving the purchase of six zero-emission battery electric vans for the transit fleet and update on electrical vehicle charging infrastructure. 

The first Truckee Pride will take place June 3-9, organized by a grassroots group working to make Truckee a diverse and welcoming place for people of all genders and sexual orientations.

The town of Truckee is looking for two local residents to join the River Revitalization Steering Committee, which is helping to shape the future of the downtown area by creating opportunities for the revitalization of the river corridor.

The proposed program aims to establish a new housing initiative that ensures the stability of workforce rental units and maintains affordable rental prices.

“I think the neighbors have very important fears which were glossed over and brushed aside,” one West River Street resident said.

Truckee Donner Public Utility District and Truckee Fire Protection District are again joining forces to encourage community members to “adopt” fire hydrants during the winter.

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce has awarded its 2024 Core Values Fund Grants, established with the town of Truckee and administered by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. The grants support local nonprofits by providing essential marketing resources.

The Nevada County Arts Council, Grass Valley–Nevada City Cultural District and Truckee Cultural District invite locals and visitors to Show Up for the Arts! this holiday season.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On November 28, Truckee Town Council approved four new and updated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) incentive programs to supplement the existing ADU Program. The goal of Truckee's ADU Program is to encourage the permitting of existing unpermitted ADUs, and to increase the inventory of ADUs as a means of expanding affordable, long-term housing within existing neighborhoods. By offering a range of resources, including technical assistance, educational resources, information, and incentives, the ADU Program aims to make it easier for Truckee residents to create new units and permit existing ADUs.

The Truckee Town Council hopes to close the gap of weatherized buildings with the allocation of funds, which was approved during the Nov. 28 meeting.

The Public Art Commission of Truckee is working on its next art implementation project. One location that is under consideration is the Mobility Hub in the Railyard area.

The Truckee Town Council heard an appeal for the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge project during its Nov. 14 meeting.

The Truckee Town Council met Oct. 24 to hear presentations and discuss a potential Short-Term Rental violation.

During the Oct. 10 Truckee Town Council meeting, councilmembers discussed the feasibility of renewing the transportation tax.

If you've found yourself driving in downtown Truckee lately, you may have noticed a few changes along Church Street.

The Town of Truckee Planning Commission voted in favor of a development permit for the proposed downhill ski lodge.