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SR 28 National Scenic Byway |
The TTD is acting as in-Basin facilitator for improvements to one of the most traveled sections of America's Most Beautiful Drive. Projects are being proposed and developed with local communities and partnering agencies.
Project Partners - Carson City County, Douglas County, Incline Village GID, Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Division of State Lands, Nevada Division of State Parks, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, US Forest Service, Washoe County, Washoe Tribe and Nevada Highway Patrol.
Location - Along Nevada State Route 28 between Incline Village and U.S. Highway 50. Short-term goals focus on the three-mile section from Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park.
History - The 10-mile Scenic Byway encompasses one of the longest stretches of undeveloped Lake Tahoe shoreline and already attracts over one million motorists, cyclists and pedestrians per year. (Sand Harbor reported 17% more visitors in 2011.) Concerns about increases in vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian conflicts, emissions from vehicles idling in traffic and erosion due to off-road parking (growing by 116% from 2000 to 2011) have prompted improvement initiatives.
Solutions - Several projects to streamline traffic flow, as well as conserve the SR 28 Scenic Byway's environmental and recreational assets, are being evaluated and/or developed. They include:
- summer shuttle service between South Lake Tahoe and Sand Harbor State Park
- an off-highway path for cyclists and pedestrians
- safe, environmentally appropriate parking, as well as emergency pullouts
- Sand Harbor State Park entrance redesign, plus parking improvements, for more efficient traffic flow
- technology-based adjustments to traffic flow
- better access to recreational areas, aided by interpretive signage/directions
Goals/Benefits - The SR 28 Scenic Byway traffic-related initiatives are designed to make the area safer for residents and visitors while enhancing their experience. By providing alternatives to car use and shoulder parking, the projects also focus on protecting/preserving this unique and sensitive section of Lake Tahoe shoreline as well as improving lake clarity. Over 70% of the fine sediment run-off clouding Tahoe's waters is attributed to the transportation system.
Timing - Projects are at different stages of development with varying schedules. The summer shuttle service between South Lake Tahoe and Sand Harbor State Park is tentatively scheduled to start in 2012.
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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