Upcoming meetings to update public on Lake Tahoe's SR89 West Shore plan

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The public is invited to explore the future of Lake Tahoe's West Shore during one of three public opportunities offered by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, and Tahoe Transportation District. The State Route 89 Recreation Corridor Management Plan outlines the projects needed to improve the visitor experience, reduce traffic congestion, and preserve the environment from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoma.

The goals of the plan also include corridor safety, an expansion of travel choices, improve and leverage technology, protection of the environment and to promote economic vitality in the area.

Public Open Houses and Webinar

March 10 – South Lake Tahoe Open House
When: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Camp Richardson Historic Hotel lobby
What: Open house, stop by any time and learn about the plan
https://www.facebook.com/events/275379640099537

March 11 – North Lake Tahoe Open House
When: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: West Shore Café, Homewood, CA
What: Open house, stop by any time and learn about the plan
https://www.facebook.com/events/2569403323334149

April 2 - Digital Webinar
When: Noon -1:30 p.m.
Where: Online from anywhere
What: Take a deeper dive into the plan, projects, and strategies
Sign up at www.trpa.org/SR89-Webinar

The two-lane, heavily used State Route 89 is the only access route to many of Lake Tahoe’s popular recreation areas and to several of the residential neighborhoods along the West Shore. Emerald Bay, one of California’s 36 National Natural Landmark sites, is one of Lake Tahoe’s most popular and photographed locations.

The area also includes almost 12 miles of undeveloped shoreline that offers beach access to sites such as Meeks Bay, Sugar Pine Point State Park, Baldwin Beach, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site, Camp Richardson, and Pope Beach. Seven trailheads provide day-use access to waterfalls and alpine lakes as well as access to Desolation Wilderness for overnight recreational opportunities.

The State Route 89 Recreation Corridor Management Plan boundaries extend from West Way just outside the City of South Lake Tahoe to the county line at Tahoma. Neighboring areas of influence will also be considered to link community improvements that may assist in improving traffic flow, multi-modal access, and visitor experience.

Several different partners have been meeting since March 2018 to develop a plan that meets as many needs as possible. They include the California Highway Patrol, California Lands Management, California State Parks, Camp Richardson Resort, Caltrans, Cal Fire, El Dorado County, El Dorado County Sherriff’s Office, Lake Valley Fire Protection District, Fallen Leafe Fire Protection District, Meeks Bay Fire Protection District, Tahoe Fund, Washoe Tribe, Federal Highway Administration California Division, TRPA, TTD, and USFS.

To learn more about the State Route 89 Recreation Corridor Management Plan and sign up for e-newsletters, visit www.trpa.org/SR-89. Past presentations and working group information is included on the website.