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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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History and Technical Aspects of the Big Boy Locomotive

Big Boy, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, roared through Truckee late last Sunday. It was delayed two and a half hours because it hit a fallen tree on the tracks near Auburn. Because it was delayed, the …

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History of Trains Through Truckee

Trains have been a part of Truckee since its early beginnings. Steam trains were the replacement of stagecoaches and were much more versatile. The railroad was the fastest and quickest way to get the incredible supply of lumber and other …

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Donkey Town and El Burro Trails to Close for Cabin Creek Forest Restoration Project

TRUCKEE, Calif. – According to the Truckee Dirt Union the Donkey Town and El Burro trail closures are expected to begin as early as next week, and will remain closed for the remainder of 2024. The trails will remain open …

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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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Visit Truckee-Tahoe Invests $570,195 in TART Connect Shuttle

Visit Truckee-Tahoe (VTT), the official tourism authority, is proud to announce a significant milestone in their commitment to sustainable destination management. With funding totaling $570,195 to date over three fiscal years (22/23-24/25) Visit Truckee-Tahoe played a pivotal role in helping …

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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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Bridge Installed Connecting West River to Truckee Springs

On Friday, May 17, a new pedestrian bridge was installed, connecting West River to Truckee Springs.

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Gas Line Replacement Project to Cause Traffic Delays on State Route 28 Between Kings Beach and Tahoe City

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – Drivers can expect delays on State Route 28 along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week, as Caltrans resumes traffic-interfering work.

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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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Historic Chinatown in Truckee Honored With New Landmark Plaque

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Friday, May 10, many Truckee residents gathered to celebrate the 155th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad and the unveiling of Truckee's latest historical landmark, which recognizes the Chinese workers who built Truckee's railway.

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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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Collaborative Workshop Paves the Way for 2024 Truckee Transit Development Plan

The Nevada County Transportation Commission (NCTC) and the Town of Truckee (Truckee) teamed up to address the future of transportation in the Truckee TART transit system. Their collaborative effort involved hosting a workshop aimed at gathering community insights and feedback …

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Truckee’s Public Art Commission to Embark on Roundabout Project

TRUCKEE, Calif. – 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. This decision stems from extensive public feedback and the roundabout's …

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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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