Tahoe Truckee Region Local News: Transportation


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Image caption: California transportation history runs from railroads to today’s car culture.
California’s History of Transportation: From Railroads to Highways

The history of transportation in California has shaped the state, from the railroads to today’s highways, making the need for planning increasingly urgent. Here’s how it all happened, and where we stand today.

Image caption: Over two weekends last October, residents of Santa Cruz and Watsonville  participated in demonstration rides aboard an electric streetcar on rails.
The ‘Rail Trail’ Movement, Explained

Thousands of miles of railroad track, including some in Santa Cruz County, now sit idle. The fate of those largely abandoned tracks has become a burning controversy.

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07/20/2024
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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.

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07/19/2024
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The 19th annual Tahoe Bike Month achieved record-breaking participation this year, according to the organizers.

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07/19/2024
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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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07/17/2024
Image for display with article titled 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.

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07/15/2024
Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.

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07/12/2024
Image for display with article titled 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.

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07/02/2024
Image for display with article titled Placer County Supervisors Discuss Parking and Transportation Issues

The Placer County Supervisors covered several items regarding transportation and parking during their Tuesday, June 25 meeting in Kings Beach.

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06/21/2024
Image for display with article titled Donkey Town and El Burro Trails to Close for Cabin Creek Forest Restoration Project

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.

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06/19/2024
Image for display with article titled 2024 Truckee Tahoe Airport District Agency Partnership Program Opens July 1

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

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06/12/2024
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Visit Truckee-Tahoe celebrated the three year milestone of its investment in the TART Connect shuttle service.

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06/01/2024
Image for display with article titled East Shore Express Returning for 2024 Summer Season

Tahoe Transportation District announced the return of the East Shore Express Service beginning June 28, 2024.

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05/31/2024
Image for display with article titled 19th Annual Tahoe Bike Month Kicks Off June 1

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.

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05/31/2024
A Bay Area transit funding bill is delayed so supporters can seek consensus on how the money will be raised and distributed.

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05/25/2024
Image for display with article titled Cyclists Take on America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Support of Blood Cancer Patients

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.

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05/21/2024
Image for display with article titled City Council Confirms Active Transportation Projects, Takes Action for Local Preference for Affordable Housing

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.

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05/20/2024
Image for display with article titled 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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05/18/2024
Image for display with article titled Gas Line Replacement Project to Cause Traffic Delays on State Route 28 Between Kings Beach and Tahoe City

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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05/16/2024
Image for display with article titled City of South Lake Tahoe Seeks Input on the Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan

The City is seeking input from the community on updating the Lake Tahoe Airport 20-Year Master Plan.

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05/14/2024
Image for display with article titled Historic Chinatown in Truckee Honored With New Landmark Plaque

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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05/09/2024
Image for display with article titled Nearly 2.7 Million in Tourism-Generated Funding Approved for Four Projects in North Lake Tahoe

Four investment projects in eastern Placer County amounting to nearly 2.7 million were approved Tuesday by the Placer County Board of Supervisors to advance regional goals including improved transportation and recreation.

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