Author: Tiara Wasner

28th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit Transportation Information

TRANSIT

• There will be no on-site parking at Round Hill Pines Resort. Everyone must use public transit, park-and-ride services, or bike paths. Walking or biking to the event is highly encouraged. Please see below for more details on bicycle access and shuttle schedules.
• Parking will be extremely limited at the shuttle lots, so please carpool or use alternate modes of transportation if possible. 
• There will be no event access via water. This includes paddling, boating, swimming, eFoiling, and all other forms of entry by water. 

EVENT SAFETY POLICIES 

• Bag Policy (NEW): Clear bags smaller than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ are permitted. Non-clear bags under 5″ x 7″ are permitted. There will be a bag check prior to entry.
• Weapons: No guns or weapons of any kind are allowed at this event.
• Signs: No signs are allowed at the event.

EVENT SCHEDULE

• 8:30am – Booth Fair & Registration Begin. There will be no beach access allowed prior to 8:30am.
• 10am – Program Begins
• 12pm – Program Concludes; Booth Fair Continues Until 2pm with Food Available for Purchase

LIVESTREAM

• If you will not be attending in person, access the livestream here.

TRANSIT DETAILS

Bicycle to the Event:

• Bike routes to Round Hill Pines can be found online at https://map.tahoebike.org/.
  • Suggested Route: From the South Shore, bike to the Lam Watah Nature Trail Trailhead (193 Kahle Dr, Stateline, NV 89449) and bike along the path to Round Hill Pines.
• Safely store your bike during the event. A bicycle valet service will be provided courtesy of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition.

Transit From North Lake Tahoe:

• Placer County, in partnership with the Crystal Bay Club, is offering a park-and-ride location for attendees of the 2024 Lake Tahoe Summit. These shuttles will depart from the Crystal Bay Club.
• TART buses will depart from the bus shelter directly in front of the Crystal Bay Club. Buses depart at 7:45am, 8am, 8:15am and 8:30am. The last bus will leave at 8:30am.
• TART buses will remain at the Summit and will depart at 12pm and 12:30pm. 
• Using TART’s main line service or TART Connect to travel to the Crystal Bay Club is encouraged. Find TART routes here.

Transit From South Lake Tahoe:

• The Tahoe Transportation District, in partnership with Douglas County, will be offering a park-and-ride location for attendees of the 2024 Lake Tahoe Summit. These shuttles will depart from the Kingsbury Transit Center (169 Highway 50, Stateline, NV 89449. The parking garage adjacent to the DMV and sheriff) with parking available in the parking garage and at Kahle Park.
  • Shuttles will begin at 8:30am from the Kingsbury Transit Center to Round Hill Pines.
  • Return trips from Round Hill Pines will begin at the conclusion of the Summit at 12pm and continue until 2pm.

• Lake Link, Tahoe’s on-demand microtransit service, will be extending their service boundary to Round Hill Pines for the event. The Public is encouraged to use Lake Link to connect to TTD shuttle routes departing from the Lake Tahoe Community College and Douglas County Parking Garage. Click here to download the Lake Link app.

Driving:

• Limited $10 paid parking is available at Nevada Beach. This is the normal beach parking and is not managed by the Summit event. After parking at Nevada Beach, it is a 1 mile walk along the bike path to Round Hill Pines Resort.

If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please do not hesitate to contact the office of Senator Cortez Masto at 775-686-5750.

TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT ANNOUNCES CARL HASTY’S RETIREMENT

TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT ANNOUNCES CARL HASTY’S RETIREMENT, HONORING 15 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Hasty Leaves a Legacy of Transportation Innovation and Community Impact

August 12, 2024 (Stateline, Nev.) – The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) announces the retirement of Carl Hasty, who has served as the District Manager for over 15 years. Hasty’s tenure has been marked by visionary leadership, securing vital funding, and implementing projects that have significantly enhanced transportation infrastructure while preserving the natural beauty of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

During this time, the District successfully secured various grants through competitive federal, state, and local sources, enabling the completion of key projects that balanced community needs with environmental preservation.

“Carl’s visionary approach to transportation has left an indelible mark on our region,” said Alexis Hill, Chair of the TTD Board of Directors. “His dedication to both the community and the environment has set a high standard for all of us. We are grateful for his leadership and commitment, which have truly transformed the way we approach transportation in the Lake Tahoe Basin.”

TTD has played a pivotal role in advancing major initiatives, including the SR 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization project. Collaborating with local communities and multiple agencies, this project resulted in the construction of a 153-foot bridge over the Truckee River, new roundabouts, and multimodal enhancements that improved connectivity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

For more information, read the FULL press release HERE.

Lane Closure near Hidden Beach, July 25-30

Nevada Barricade and Sign Company is scheduled to remove and re-stripe the red ‘Bus Only’ pull outs on SR 28 near Hidden Beach. The work is scheduled for July 25-30, between 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Please expect a lane closure with a pilot car. No work is planned for the weekend, but the pull outs will remain closed. Consequently, there will be no East Shore Express, Route 28, service to these bus stops (#1000 and 1001).

TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT AWARDED $7.9 MILLION FOR DIESEL-ELECTRIC HYBRID BUSES

The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) proudly announces a significant expansion of its green bus fleet, made possible by a generous federal grant valued at $7.9 million. This project will greatly enhance TTD’s efforts to modernize its fleet with environmentally friendly transportation solutions.

With the new funding, TTD will acquire state-of-the-art diesel-electric hybrid buses, which will reduce emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and provide a more sustainable transportation option for the Tahoe community. These buses will contribute to TTD’s goal of supporting a green bus fleet for the future, aligning with broader climate objectives.

For more information, read the FULL press release HERE.

LAKE TAHOE AWARDED $24 MILLION FOR TRANSFORMATIVE TRANSPORTATION AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE EAST SHORE CORRIDOR

June 27, 2024 (Stateline, Nev.) — The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) are announcing the awarding of a $24 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant to TTD to improve the State Route 28 Corridor along Tahoe’s East Shore. U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) pushed to secure this funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with the assistance and support from the TRPA and 12 partner agencies under the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP).

This pivotal federal funding will support implementation of the next phase of the SR28 corridor management plan from Sand Harbor State Park to Thunderbird Cove, one of the most visited recreation corridors in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The multi-benefit project will improve water quality, enhance public safety, provide equitable recreation access, and reduce roadway congestion, according to TTD and TRPA. Bringing forward improvements that make it easier to recreate at Tahoe without a private vehicle is fundamental to the Regional Transportation Plan and the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan.

For more information, read the FULL press release HERE.

TTD INTRODUCES MULTIPLE STOPS FOR THE EAST SHORE EXPRESS DURING THE 2024 SUMMER SEASON 

The East Shore Express Service to Sand Harbor will begin operations on June 28, 2024. This season, hourly paid parking will be available at the Tunnel Creek parking lot, located at 1102 Tahoe Blvd. at the Tahoe East Shore Trailhead.

The free transit service will operate daily from 10:00 AM to approximately 6:30 PM, starting June 28 and running through September 2, 2024. The service will operate as a continuous loop with multiple designated eastbound and westbound bus stops.

For more information, read the FULL press release HERE.

Vanpools Available for North Lake Tahoe Employees Based in Reno or Carson City

Vanpools Available for North Lake Tahoe Employees Based in Reno or Carson City Employers in Kings Beach and Tahoe City, do you have employees commuting from Reno or Carson City?   Truckee North Tahoe TMA, Commute with Enterprise and Mountaineer Transit partner to provide vanpool options in Eastern Placer County. This partnership supports Truckee North Tahoe TMA’s commitment to innovative and sustainable shared mobility options for residents and employees who commute in or out of Eastern Placer County.   TMA is looking to put together vanpools of employees working shifts from Monday to Friday between the business hours of 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. The goal is to get a vanpool going by the beginning of May.   Interested employers should reach out to Sara at sara@tnttma.com. 12 Vanpools Currently Running in North Lake Tahoe The North Lake Tahoe Workforce Vanpool began with ten vanpools in December 2023, and there are currently 12 vanpools running. Funds are available for up to 20 vanpools, which includes a goal of three vanpools for employees from small businesses in the region. Participating employers include Palisades Tahoe, Granite Peak Management, Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal and Everline Resort and Spa. In the first three months, the program eliminated 6,213 vehicle trips and saved 231,350 vehicle miles traveled, 9,109 gallons of fuel, and 176,308 pounds of carbon dioxide.   About the Program This program reduces the cost of vanpools for businesses and individual riders and increases the vanpool subsidy available to commuters through the existing Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County Smart Trips program. The program helps address regional transportation needs while helping preserve the local natural environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion.   Vanpool vehicles are provided through Commute with Enterprise. All commuter vans include 24/7 insurance coverage, 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, customer service support, maintenance, fuel card, and downtime credit. All-wheel drive vehicles are available through the program. A guaranteed ride home program is also provided through the Washoe RTC Smart Trips program, allowing participants to receive reimbursement if they have an emergency during the work day and must find alternative transportation home.             The North Tahoe Community Alliance is proud to contribute to funding of the North Lake Tahoe Workforce Vanpool through the TOT-TBID Dollars At Work Program.

North Tahoe Chamber | 100 North Lake Blvd., PO Box 5459, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Tahoe Transportation District receives SMART grant for traffic data collection

New traffic counts will support regional transportation planning

March 20, 2024

Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) received a Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to plan for and evaluate multimodal traffic data collection technologies. This will allow the region to better understand the number of vehicles entering and leaving the Lake Tahoe Basin as well as other transportation needs to help manage traffic operations and safety concerns.  

Types of Projects supported by the USDOT SMART Grant program

Source:  USDOT, SMART Grants Program | US Department of Transportation

FAQs

Who is involved?

TTD, along with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), US Department of Transportation, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), US Forest Service, and local governments in the Tahoe region, are collaborating to identify the most suitable locations for this traffic data collection pilot program.

What is the SMART grant program?

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) created the competitive SMART grant program to provide funding to public agencies to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies that improve transportation efficiency and safety.  The TTD grant will test data collection technologies in the Lake Tahoe Basin, which has unique challenges related to climate and availability of utilities for traditional data collection methods.

How long will the project last?

SMART grants are intended to be completed within 18 months. The project is currently in the planning stage and data collection is expected to begin during the summer of 2024.

Where and how will data be collected?

TTD, TRPA, and other partner agencies are currently working to identify the most suitable technology and locations for traffic data collection. Priority locations may include entry points into the Lake Tahoe Basin and high-traffic areas across the region. Information that could be used to identify individuals, such as license plates, will NOT be collected.

Why is this project needed?

The Lake Tahoe Region has unique travel patterns due to a combination of local residential and commercial trips plus visitation from around the region and the world. However, there is limited information about exactly how many vehicles are travelling around the region and how this varies by season, holiday periods, time of day, and specific location. Information about how many people walk, bicycle, or use other ways to travel is also limited. Once developed through this grant program, transportation planners will use this data to better understand and prepare for transportation needs.

How will the data be used?

TTD and TRPA will use the data to gain a better understanding of traffic movement into and through the Lake Tahoe Basin by season and time of day. This information will be used to identify transportation needs and potential solutions to meet the unique travel demands of the region. Information will be made available to the public though TRPA’s Tahoe Open Data web portal.

Route 50 service extended during select Tahoe Blue Event Center events

Tahoe Transportation District is pleased to announce the extension of route 50 to accommodate select Tahoe Blue Event Center events throughout 2024.

TTD will operate the Route 50 Express, serving ONLY the stops listed below. The route will extend to the Kingsbury Transit Center (parking garage adjacent to Kahle Dr. on eastbound Highway 50). The final departure is planned for 9:30 pm from the Tahoe Blue Event Center.

Route 50 Express will serve all stops listed below. Those displaying times are timed stop locations. For stops displaying the “~” symbol, please defer to the time designated at the timed stop location listed immediately before.

Buses will stop on US 50 directly in front of the Tahoe Blue Event Center at the designated bus stop. If you’re planning on attending a event, be sure to take advantage of the expanded FREE service on:

Check back for upcoming dates.

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Paid Parking at Tahoe East Shore Trailhead Resumes for the 2024 Season

Spring is near, and the 13 Partner Agencies of the SR 28 Corridor Management Team want to remind visitors of the east shore of Lake Tahoe to park safe and park smart to help ease congestion along this popular National Scenic Byway. The Tahoe East Shore Trailhead paid parking requirements has resumed for the 2024 season. You will need your license plate number and credit card information for payment at any kiosk. Or pay by text is also available by texting ParkTahoe to 727563. Visitors are encouraged to come early or come later in the day to pay a lower rate.

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