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Lake Tahoe Aquabus Alternative |
A waterborne solution, such as a passenger ferry service, is one of the options being evaluated in the "North-South Transit Connection Alternatives Analysis," currently underway to apply for federal funding.
Location - Translake, between North Shore (tentatively Tahoe City Marina) and South Shore (tentatively Ski Run Marina)
History - The expense and landscape/environmental impact of building additional road capacity to accommodate increasing numbers of area residents and visitors prompted studies to determine a more eco-friendly, reliable, convenient and time-efficient transit alternative.
Design - Conceptually speaking, North Shore and South Shore terminals would be constructed for passenger pick-up and drop-off. Regularly scheduled service would be provided, possibly on high-speed catamarans, for connection to destinations/attractions via public transit and private shuttles.
Goals/Benefits - In contrast to increasing private car use with additional road capacity, this approach would have relatively low environmental impact from construction and operation. A passenger ferry could, ultimately, reduce emissions, improving air quality, as well as road-use erosion, improving water quality. It would also provide a relaxing scenic trip, roughly 20 minutes faster than driving.
Timing - In broad strokes, the target date for start of service with this option would be summer 2015.
Comments - We welcome your input. Please address written comments to:
Tahoe Transportation District
PO Box 499
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 email:
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FAX: 775.588.0917
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