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Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition seeks nominations of those keeping Tahoe/Truckee bike friendly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 12:02am
Each year, the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition (LTBC) honors those that have made significant advancements in promoting safer bicycling and walking opportunities for Lake Tahoe. LTBC is seeking nominations from the public for individuals, public agencies, organizations, and businesses who made the Tahoe - Truckee region more bike-friendly in 2019.
South Lake Tahoe wants to be "Bicycle Friendly Community” once again
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/26/2016 - 9:30pm
Is South Lake Tahoe bike friendly? Once known as a “Bicycle Friendly Community," the City has applied to become one again.
The application to the League of American Bicyclists has been submitted, and they will be reviewing criteria such as the number of miles of bike lanes and bike paths in South Lake Tahoe, what improvements have been made to the bike infrastructure, how the City engages with the public and encourages them to cycle, law enforcement related to cycling, educational outreach for cycling, and basic demographics of the community.
Meyers connects to South Lake Tahoe with Class 1 bike trail
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 7:52pm
The final portion of the Class 1 bike trail network between Meyers and South Lake Tahoe was formally opened Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Members of the El Dorado County project team were on hand along with current Area 5 Supervisor Sue Novasel and former Supervisor Norma Santiago. Partner agency staff were also there to celebrate the completion.
10th Annual Tahoe Bike Challenge starts June 1
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 8:03pm
Every year for two weeks, hundreds of Lake Tahoe residents and visitors park their cars and ride their bikes to work, school, and for fun. Participants in the Tahoe Bike Challenge, which runs from June 1 to June 14, track their miles and join the friendly competition for fun prizes and bragging rights.
Harrison Avenue Project Starts in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 10:54am
One Way and Do Not Enter signs are now in place in the Harrison Avenue Project area of South Lake Tahoe. Construction is slated to start May 1 but preparation started a few days ago in order to get traffic flowing correctly and to put in parking spots. Crews will also be removing trees for the new parking lot located on the corner across from Sno-Flake Drive-In.
Traffic on Harrison Avenue now flows the same direction as the closest lane of Highway 50 (Lakeview Commons to Al Tahoe Blvd). Traffic will flow the opposite direction on Riverside Drive.
Lake Tahoe Regional Plan clears critical hurdle
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 5:30am
The regional plan cleared a critical hurdle. No fanfare. No high fives. Not even a story in the local press. Yet an unprecedented moment in Lake Tahoe history transpired last week that may shape the Tahoe Basin for decades to come. That moment was the agreement reached by the Bi-State Consultation group, which should serve as the foundation for the new TRPA regional plan.
But first a little history lesson.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is Tahoe too bike friendly?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 10:07amThere have been lots of letters about motorists verses bicycles lately. Just a reminder that bikes have the same right to the road as cars. Just another reminder, bikes have to follow the same laws...
