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Every Train Station Needs a Trainmaster: The Truckee Train Depot

Train stations were the hub for many towns bringing in visitors, guests, freight and everything else the town needed or wanted to export. When the Transcontinental Railroad was completed, there were numerous train stations along the rail line. Only a …

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CHP Swears in Over 100 New Officers to Serve Statewide

More than 100 new officers officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jan. 17 during a swearing-in ceremony that marked a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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Truckee Tahoe Airport to Host Community Meeting on Noise and Annoyance Outreach

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Tahoe Airport District invites community members to attend its Airport Community Team (ACT) Meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The meeting will focus on noise and annoyance outreach, providing an opportunity for residents, pilots, and …

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SR28 Corridor Plans Move Ahead

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 …

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Truckee Tahoe Airport District Advances Sustainable Aviation Goals setting New 2025 Leadership Benchmarks

TRUCKEE, Calif. – As the aviation industry enters a pivotal year for climate action, the Truckee Tahoe Airport District (TTAD) is building on its groundbreaking initiatives to advance sustainable aviation.  Following sustainable achievements in recent years including becoming the nation's …

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Tahoe Transportation District Announces New Board Leadership for 2025

STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) 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 …

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Expanded Holiday Transit Services in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – 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 …

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Tahoe National Forest Releases New Snowmobile Use Map

Tahoe National Forest OSV map.
Tahoe National Forest has released an Over Snow Vehicle Use Map, which shows where on the USDA Forest Service lands snowmobiles are allowed to go and where they are prohibited. The map implements the OSV …

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Truckee Tahoe Airport District Board Discusses Key Community Projects and Approves Funding Recommendations

TRUCKEE, Calif – At the Truckee Tahoe Airport District Board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, directors reviewed and approved several important resolutions, recognized community partners, and discussed a variety of projects aimed at enhancing fire safety, STEM education, and local …

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Nevada County Supes Award Contract for Hirschdale Road Bridge Replacement

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved contracts for the Hirschdale Road over Truckee River Bridge Replacement Project and the Hirschdale Road at Hinton (UPRR) Overhead Rehabilitation Project during its Tuesday, Nov. 26 meeting. 

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Winter Parking Ban in Effect in Truckee

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A winter parking ban is in effect from November 1 to April 30, enforced by the Truckee Police Department. Violators may be ticketed or towed. This ordinance prohibits parking on Town roads and public right-of-ways.

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Ribbon Cutting Marks Completion of Major Improvement Projects in Truckee

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Town of Truckee held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of two significant capital improvement projects: the Truckee River Legacy Trail 4A and the West River Streetscape Project.

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Candidate Profiles: Truckee Tahoe Airport District Board Election Candidates

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Nevada County voters will elect or re-elect three board members to the Truckee Tahoe Airport District board this November. 

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‘Truckee 1927’ Model Railroad

The Truckee Donner Railroad Society has expanded its scope of operation with the building of a sectional train model of Truckee and the surrounding areas. The goal of the model is to capture the railroads, buildings and scenery from 1927 …

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Tahoe Transportation District Launches Bus in Action Photo Contest

STATELINE, Nev. — The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) announced the launch of the 2024 "Bus in Action" Photo Contest, encouraging riders to share their unique experiences of riding TTD buses. Whether it's a snapshot of your favorite bus stop, your …

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Auto Extrication Training Brings Together Fire Departments From South Lake, Lake Valley, and Cal Fire

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A precarious pile up of vehicles, including a bus donated by Tahoe Transport, was staged by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue at Welcome's Auto Body and Towing to train fire departments on how to extract …

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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Multiple Projects Underway; Delays Expected Throughout Summer, Fall

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Comment on E-Bike Trails in Tahoe National Forest

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The USDA Forest Service, Tahoe National Forest is accepting public comment until Oct. 5 on its proposed Class 1 E-Bike designations on up to 143 miles of Forest Service system trails, according …

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Is There a Solution to Pothole Ridden Roads in Tahoe?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Whether it's the spilled beverage or a popped tire, residents or those traveling through the Tahoe region have likely encountered pothole and crack ridden roads.

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Board Approves Funding for Truckee Tahoe Area Regional Transportation Study and Plan Update

The Placer County Board of Supervisors authorized funding Tuesday for a comprehensive study and update of the Truckee Tahoe Area Regional Transportation system to evaluate all transit operations in North Lake Tahoe.

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