Public workshops to discuss water transit at Lake Tahoe

The idea of a coordinated public transit system that spans across Lake Tahoe has been talked about for years. Now it is becoming closer to reality.
The public is invited to workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 6-7, to discuss a North Shore to South Shore transit connection by Aquabus, a waterbourne public transit ferry service that could be implemented, possibly, by summer 2015.
As a concept being discussed, 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.

Among the goals and benefits to the community, due to a steady increase in vehicle traffic on Lake Tahoe roadways, an Aquabus would have relatively low environmental impact from construction and operation. A passenger ferry could, ultimately, reduce emissions, improving air and water quality, as well as road-use erosion. It would also provide a relaxing scenic trip, roughly 20 minutes faster than driving.
The workshops will include a preview of options being developed for year-round bus service, public input and more.
The Tuesday, March 6 meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Tahoe Transportation District offices, 128 Market Street, Stateline, Nev. The Wednesday, March 7 meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Tahoe City Public Utility District office, 221 Fairway Drive Sunnyside-Tahoe City, Calif. Refreshments will be served.
For more information call (775) 589-5500 or email info@tahoetransportation.org