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Regional Transportation Plan Update
The
Regional Transportation Plan, or RTP contains numerous projects for implementation in the Tahoe Basin through the year 2030. Transportation in the basin varies from pedestrian foot traffic and bike paths to highways and airport runways. The RTP will help improve many of these forms of transit as well as mitigate many of the environmental impacts from current modes of transportation. Previous versions of the RTP and other regional planning documents are available at the
Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization page.
Blue Commute Trip Reduction Ordinance Information
The goal of the Employer-Based Trip Reduction Ordinance is to reduce dependency on the private automobile by making more effective use of other transportation modes, including public transit, ridesharing, bicycling and walking. Using alternative transportation improves air and water quality, and mobility in our community. Businesses with more than 100 employees are required by the TRPA to provide community options. Be sure and check with your employer regarding alternative transportation available in your area and possible carpool opportunities.
If you are an employer and have not yet completed a transportation survey please
(click here)
to print out a survey(112k), complete it and send it to:
John Andoh
Transportation Team
TRPA
128 Market Street
Stateline, NV 89449
Download the (English ) or the
(Spanish) version of the carpool matching forms for your business. Remember to drop in your logo and fax number before you give them to your employees. Contact TRPA with any questions at (775) 589-5284 or send us an (email).
Highway 50/Stateline Corridor Plans
The goals for this area are to identify options to reduce traffic congestion and improve traffic flow patterns, while maintaining the current overall capacity of the roadway network in this area. And to identify options to improve pedestrian and bicycle access, public safety, and transit services in the area as well.
To view the fact sheet on these plans, (click here) (310k)
An Update on Bicycle Planning
One of the primary goals of planning in the Lake Tahoe Basin is to reduce dependency on the private automobile. One means of achieving this goal is to assist in making the region a more bicycle and pedestrian friendly community.
Currently, there are many bike trail projects underway that will help close the gaps in the current system. The second stage of the Sawmill Bike Path, from the Lake Tahoe Golf Course to Sawmill Road, was completed in 2009, including a bridge spanning the Upper Truckee River. This trail connects Meyers to Sawmill Road and is the first section of a major three-phase construction project that will connect Meyers to downtown South Lake Tahoe via Sawmill Road and Lake Tahoe Boulevard. In Tahoe City, the final phase of the Lakeside Bicycle Trail is scheduled to begin construction in 2009. Projects scheduled to go to construction in 2010 or 2011 include the next phase of the Sawmill Bike Trail, along Sawmill Blvd, and bicycle lanes and sidewalks along US Highway 50 from Trout Creek to Ski Run Boulevard.
Work continues on the environmental analysis of the South Tahoe Greenway, connecting Meyers to Stateline in South Lake Tahoe. The environmental document is scheduled to be released to the public in early 2010. The first two phases of the 30-mile Nevada Stateline to Stateline Bikeway, South Stateline to Round Hill Pines Beach, and Incline Village to Sand Harbor, will begin the environmental analysis process in Fall 2009.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has also actively encouraged Lake Tahoe residents and visitors to leave their cars at home and get out on their bicycles through its promotion of Bike to Work, School, and Play Week. This event attracted over 700 participants in 2009. The TRPA is also a major sponsor of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Map, and helps out America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride by hosting the Homewood rest stop.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, together with the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization develops and updates the Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. This plan lays out projects, timelines, and funding sources to make planning and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities more efficient. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (BPP) is scheduled to be updated in 2009-2010.
To learn more about the BPP, other bicycle and pedestrian projects, and bicycling events, see the TMPO Biking and Walking page or visit the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition webpage.
The Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, region-wide bicycling events, and local, regional, state and federal partnerships are all crucial to improving the bicycle and pedestrian network at Lake Tahoe. Through a dedication to planning and outreach, we hope to make Tahoe the ideal place to leave the confines of your car for a walk or a bicycle ride.
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