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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04/19/2024
Image for display with article titled Collaborative Workshop Paves the Way for 2024 Truckee Transit Development Plan

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

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04/18/2024
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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.

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04/13/2024
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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 Tahoe and Truckee areas.

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04/10/2024
Image for display with article titled Truckee Town Council Discusses TART Connect Microtransit Program Update

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Apr. 9, to receive an update from staff and LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. (LSC) regarding the Truckee TART Connect Microtransit Pilot Program(s).

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04/09/2024
A program that allows solo drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to use carpool lanes on freeways and bridges in California may be removed for good next year.

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03/30/2024
Highway 1 is closed indefinitely from Palo Colorado Road to Rocky Creek Bridge, the California Department of Transportation said on social media after a new landslide eroded part of the roadway.

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03/21/2024
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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 Caltrans are looking into how to make these segments safer.

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03/12/2024
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The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has released two plans for public input, focusing on improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and reducing car dependency for sustainability.

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03/12/2024
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Welcomes Community Feedback in 2024 Active Transportation Plan

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has released two plans for public input, focusing on improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and reducing car dependency for sustainability.

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03/07/2024
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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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03/01/2024
On March 1, the California Public Utilities Commission gave approval for driverless taxi company Waymo to expand service into Los Angeles and San Mateo counties.

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02/27/2024
Image for display with article titled Truckee Town Council Moves Forward with Purchase of Zero-emission Vans

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. 

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02/26/2024
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Mixed-Use Standards Designed to Reduce Gas Emissions

“The idea is that placing these services and residences nearby reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by reducing dependence on vehicles.”

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02/22/2024
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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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02/19/2024
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On Feb. 13, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved commencing negotiations with El Dorado County to create a joint entity overseeing south shore microtransit.

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02/14/2024
The San Pedro ports had a busy January as they rebounded from last year’s labor troubles and picked up cargo redirected because of Suez and Panama canal troubles.

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02/14/2024
California electric vehicle sales dropped significantly in the last half of 2023, raising questions about the state’s ability to phase out gas-powered cars.

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02/12/2024
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Work is underway at the Truckee Train Depot to upgrade the Amtrak station. The project will include a new platform for ADA compliance.

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02/05/2024
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The Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award honors organizations promoting cultural awareness in transportation. Conducted by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the study found that nearly 1,000 households in the Tahoe region have no car.

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02/04/2024
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A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety sheds light on the daily risks encountered by tow truck drivers, mobile mechanics, and roadside technicians.

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