New solar-powered trailer set up at Highway 50 and Lake Parkway

You may have noticed a new solar-powered trailer set up at Highway 50 and Lake Parkway — it’s part of TTD’s SMART (Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation) grant project funded by the US Department of Transportation. This innovative technology is helping us collect traffic data to better understand how people travel in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin so we can make smarter, data-driven decisions that improve safety, mobility, reduce congestion, and support environmental sustainability.

The trailer is equipped with sensors to collect anonymized traffic data, including travel patterns, vehicle counts, pedestrian movements, and safety events and travel times. This information will support future transit improvements, trail planning, and safer infrastructure throughout the region. It’s all part of our mission to keep Tahoe moving while preserving the beauty and quality of life in our mountain community.

Learn more about the SMART Grant and how we’re using technology to shape the future of transportation HERE.

*No personal information is collected. License Plate Recognition (LPR) is not utilized for this project.