Mar 19, 2021
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has released the final draft of the Lake Tahoe Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). There is broad consensus that the Tahoe Region needs a transportation transformation to meet growing travel demand, better serve residents, and support the regional economy, the agency said today.
The 2020 Regional Transportation Plan identifies a broad range of projects, programs, and strategies needed to comprehensively improve Tahoe’s transportation system over the next 25 years, according to TRPA. The plan is updated every four years and is the shared vision for a transportation system at Lake Tahoe that moves visitors and residents around the basin without relying solely on personal vehicles.
“This plan gets serious about reducing greenhouse gases and reliance on the automobile,” TRPA Executive Director Joanne S. Marchetta said. “Basin partners are more committed than ever to funding priority projects that expand transit and trails to improve quality of life for residents and quality of experience for visitors.”
The plan addresses regional and community priorities including modernization of the current transit system, completing the Tahoe Trail to encircle the lake, and supporting new technology for travel. The update has been developed with broad support from the states, local governments, and transportation partners, according to TRPA. More than 2,500 members of the public have provided input through an inclusive information gathering process with elements in both English and Spanish.
The plan can be viewed at www.trpa.gov/rtp. The agency will hold several public meetings, listed below, for anyone to learn more about the plan and how the ambitious goals can be accomplished. The TRPA Governing Board is expected to vote on the package on April 28. The Governing Board also functions as the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization, with an additional member from the USDA Forest Service. This federal designation allows TRPA to direct millions of dollars of federal funding annually into Tahoe Basin transportation projects.
RTP Public Webinar:
Monday, April 5, 2021
Noon-1pm
Public Hearings:
Public meetings for the Regional Transportation Plan will be held on the following dates:
TRPA Regional Plan Implementation Committee – Wednesday, March 24, 2021 https://www.trpa.gov/events/
Tahoe Transportation District/Tahoe Transportation Commission – Friday, April 9, 2021 https://www.tahoetransportation.org/
Advisory Planning Commission of TRPA – Wednesday, April 14, 2021
https://www.trpa.gov/events/
TRPA Governing Board – Wednesday, April 28, 2021
https://www.trpa.gov/events/
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency leads the cooperative effort to preserve, restore, and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe Region, while improving local communities, and people’s interactions with our irreplaceable environment. For additional information, contact Jeff Cowen, Public Information Officer, at (775) 589-5278 or jcowen@trpa.org.
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Dec 28, 2020
NOTICE OF 30‐DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
DRAFT 2021 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), in its role as the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization, is pleased to announce a 30‐day public comment period for the Draft 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). The public comment period commences on December 28, 2020 and closes on January 28, 2021. There will be an opportunity for public comment January 22, 2021 at the scheduled Tahoe Transportation Commission Board meeting.
The Draft 2021 FTIP document is available upon request or can be viewed online here.
Submit comments to:
Judy Weber, Associate Transportation Planner
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
P.O. Box 5310
Stateline, NV 89449
Or email: jweber@trpa.gov
The FTIP is a four‐year program of surface transportation projects for the Tahoe Region that is consistent with the Regional Transportation Plan and related local, state, and federal planning processes. This document complies with the federal transportation bill ‐ Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requirements and is being circulated as required by the United States Department of Transportation’s metropolitan planning regulations 23 Code of Federal Regulations Part 450. Please direct any questions regarding this notice to Judy Weber at jweber@trpa.gov.
Nov 17, 2017
Notice is given on Friday, November 17, 2017 that the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will be holding a public hearing at the Tahoe Transportation Commission (TTC) Board Meeting to hear unmet transit needs and discuss the transit needs assessment report regarding comments received on transit needs in the Tahoe Basin in accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 99238.5
The Tahoe Transportation Commission Board Meeting and unmet transit needs public hearing will be held at the following location:
TRPA Offices
Tahoe, Alpine, Sierra Rooms
Friday, December 8, 2017
128 Market Street, Stateline, NV 89449
9:30am
Accessible by TTD Route 23, Route 20x, and ADA demand response services (for reservations call 530-541-7149).
For additional information, please contact: Kira Smith, Assistant Transportation Planner, at 775-589-5236 or ksmith@trpa.gov
Jun 24, 2016
Fatal accidents are often attributed to cold water, high altitude, and lack of preparation. “Swim Smart, Swim Safe: Know the Dangers of Cold Water” is the message coming from agencies responsible for boating and water safety on Lake Tahoe.
Drowning incidents from boating, paddling, and swimming often share the same cause, “cold water shock,” an involuntary gasp reflex caused by sudden immersion in cold water. Swimmers and boaters suddenly exposed to the cold waters of Lake Tahoe may experience rapid breathing, gasping, fainting, muscle failure, and immediate risk of drowning. Most of the drownings on Lake Tahoe happen in minutes or even seconds. The best way for boaters, paddlers and swimmers to stay safe is to always wear a life jacket. Even if a boater or paddler does not expect to enter the water, they should prepare for the unexpected.
“If you get into trouble in the water, a life jacket will save your life. We’ve seen it over and over. These fatal accidents can be avoided,” said Chief Game Warden Tyler Turnipseed of the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW).
Lake Tahoe has already seen a number of water rescues this year. Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office recovered three people after a jet ski accident. All three victims were rescued without serious injury because they were wearing life jackets, proving again that life jackets can make the difference between life and death.
Officials at Lake Tahoe are bracing for possible fatal accidents over the Fourth of July holiday. When the weather is warm outside, people are even more vulnerable to cold water shock if they fall in the lake. “We want visitors to enjoy the uniquely beautiful waters of Lake Tahoe, but also be aware of the conditions and prepare themselves for cold water,” said Jay Howard, Park Supervisor at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
Some tips to stay safe on Lake Tahoe include:
• Never swim alone.
• Tell a friend or file a “float plan” before boating, swimming or paddling.
• Check the weather for wind conditions http://www.weather.gov/ before going out.
• Know your swimming limitations and always wear a life jacket when boating.
• Never operate a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Never jump into cold water and always prepare for accidental immersion.
Visitors to Lake Tahoe can learn about boating and swimming safety by listening to an NDOW podcast on the subject at www.nevadawild.org. Boaters are required to carry a life jacket for every person on board any boat, including stand up paddle boards, kayaks, and rafts. Children 12 years old and younger are required to wear a life jacket on a boat at all times, unless in an enclosed cabin.
NDOW protects, restores, and manages fish and wildlife, and promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. Wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. Find us on Facebook, Twitter or visit us at www.ndow.org.
Attention Media: A group of state, local and federal agencies is having a media availability day on July 1 in preparation for the busy July 4 holiday weekend from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sand Harbor State Park. Media will be offered boat rides on many different agency boats and spokespersons from several agencies will give interviews on swimming and boating safety at Lake Tahoe.
Jun 14, 2016
Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV – Today marked the sixth year in a row staff participated in car-free day at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency offices. Every year staff participates in the Tahoe Bike Challenge and use this day to boost their numbers for a leg up on the competition. The annual car free day also helps motivate staff to get out of their cars reducing the environmental impacts of driving on air and water quality at Lake Tahoe.
The Tahoe Bike Challenge, annually hosted by the Tahoe Bike Coalition and its sponsors, is a fun way to get more people out using alternative transportation and instantly seeing the results to Lake Tahoe’s environment. When you record your trips at tahoebikechallenge.org, a calculator will convert green miles into carbon dioxide emission kept out of the air, number of calories burned, and amount of gasoline saved.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency leads the cooperative effort to preserve, restore, and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe Region, while improving local communities, and people’s interactions with our irreplaceable environment. For additional information, contact Devin Middlebrook, Environmental Education Specialist, at 775-589-5230.
