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Caltrans looking for people or groups to adopt highways
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 11:45amOpinion: Caltrans listens to residents regarding speed limits
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 9:47pmLetter to Caltrans regarding speed limit on Highway 50
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 10:27amThe following letter from former South Lake Tahoe City Manager David Jinkens was sent to Jody Jones, District 3 director of Caltrans in Marysville.
Caltrans conducting transportation survey
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:00amThe California Department of Transportation, along with other state agencies, is conducting a survey of California residents' travel behavior. The California Household Travel survey will help trans...
The Basic Speed Law Still Exists on US Highway 50
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:30pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department desires to share some important information with our public about the raising of speed limit on US Highway 50 through the city limits. Based upon the latest Caltrans traffic and engineering study, the speed limit will increase by 5 mph from what is currently posted. However, until the new speed limit signs are posted along US Highway 50, the existing speed limit signs are currently not enforceable, per se. While we are in this transition, we strongly encourage our residents and visitors to continue following the currently posted speed limit signs.
Meyers residents protest, speed limit hike moves forward anyway
Submitted by Li Terrell on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 12:59am
Residents of Meyers met with Caltrans officials Tuesday evening in a public meeting to discuss the proposed raising of the speed limit on Highway 50. More than 50 residents, business owners and families showed up to question the wisdom of the proposal and the survey results themselves. However, the results of the meeting indicate that Caltrans will proceed with the changes and the new speeds posted within two months.
Caltrans presents speed limit hike plans to South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by Li Terrell on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 5:36pmUPDATE 10:30PM: Plans to raise the speed limit within South Lake Tahoe along Highway 50 were presented to the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday.
City, public oppose speed limit increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 4:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Numerous businesses and organizations, including the South Lake Tahoe City Council, have stepped up opposition to a Caltrans plan to raise the speed limit on sections ...
Lake Tahoe planning agency announces 2011 Best in The Basin award winners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:43amRecognized for stewardship and care taken in the building and construction of developments around Lake Tahoe, the 22nd annual Best in the Basin awards were announced Tuesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
The TRPA, which sets policy for development around Lake Tahoe, will recognize the winners, listed below, during the 2011 Best in the Basin awards presentation during the meeting of its Governing Board on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Stateline. Go here for the agenda.
South Lake Tahoe leaders to hear about proposed speed limit hike
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/19/2012 - 3:10pmFor reasons that remain unclear among many in town, Caltrans wants to raise the speed limit by 5 mph through portions of South Lake Tahoe and Meyers. On Tuesday, city leaders and the community will hear presentations by Caltrans representatives regarding future plans.
Caltrans considering Meyers speed limit change
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/18/2012 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Representatives from Caltrans will attend next week's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting and will present findings from a speed study of the Meyers section of U.S. High...
Proposed speed limit hike is topic of Meyers community meeting
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 2:23amA public meeting to discuss plans by Caltrans to increase speed limits within the Meyers area will be discussed at a public meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Valley Fire Department.
Last fall Caltrans had announced it was reviewing speed limits between Meyers and South Lake Tahoe, with the idea of increasing the speed limit by 5 mph.
The meeting is being hosted by the Meyers Roundtable Committee and the Meyers Business Group. The public is encouraged to attend and should park on Keetak Street due to limited on-site parking.
Fallen Leaf trail and improvement plan continues to stir concerns
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 8:48amQuestions continue regarding a U.S. Forest Service plan to make trail and other improvements in the Fallen Leaf Lake area. With a comment deadline now past, the project entails improvements to 12,960 acres and includes nearly 42 miles of existing trail from Pope to Baldwin beaches on the north end to the south and west ends of Fallen Leaf Lake.
New storm to arrive on Sunday; ski resorts prepare for brisk business
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:34amWinter weather continues through today in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Ski resorts report up to 2 feet of snow from the system which arrived Friday and continues today. The National Weather Service in Reno reports that a second and much colder storm will move into the area on Sunday into Monday, dropping temperatures and bringing more snow. Here is the latest from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority on the storms:
New bus shelters sprout up in South Lake Tahoe area; more on the way
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 7:18pm
The operator of BlueGo, the South Lake Tahoe area public transportation system, has installed four new bus shelters in the city with plans for three more in early 2012 to provide additional safety, convenience and comfort for riders.
Douglas authorities report 10 arrests in casino area
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:55amNew Year's Eve at Lake Tahoe went off without many problems, Douglas County authorities report, with crowds down to around 30,000 within the Stateline casino areas. There were 10 arrests during the celebration and a DUI arrest outside the casino area, said DCSO Sgt. Jim Halsey.
Among the charges were disorderly conduct, trespassing, minor consuming alcohol, battery, domestic battery, battery on a peace officer and civil protective custody.
Tahoe Transportation District blog: Maneuvering Mountain Roads
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 1:30pm
Whether it’s sharing the road with bicyclists during the summer or using four wheel drive or chains in winter, even seasoned drivers will tell you mountain driving isn’t the flat lands with its share of switch backs and blind spots, steep hills and wildlife.
Weather conditions change how we drive Sierra roads and in winter chains and snow tires are certainly a given factor when crossing mountain passes in snowy conditions. Caltrans and the Nevada Department of Transportation are good places to start before you even hit the road with up to the minute reports on travel conditions.
Caltrans finishes three Tahoe Basin road projects
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 5:23pmConstruction has wrapped up on three roadwork projects in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin, Caltrans reports Wednesday in a news release. The projects were designed to improve water quality and traffic safety in the region.
Caltrans completes Luther Pass construction
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 7:18pmCaltrans announced today it has completed a project on Highway 89 in El Dorado County that is designed to safeguard water quality in and around the Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../caltrans-completes...
Caltrans finishes Highway 89 project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:46amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans completed a project on Highway 89 that will safeguard water quality in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin, the agency announced in a statement Tuesday. "Caltrans is...
Caltrans completes Luther Pass construction
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 10:11pmCaltrans announced today it has completed a project on Highway 89 in El Dorado County that is designed to safeguard water quality in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. The $17 million project received $...
Sarah Hussong-Johnson Named South Lake Tahoe Engineering Director
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 5:00pm
By Nancy Kerry
The City of South Lake Tahoe announced today the appointment of Sarah Hussong-Johnson as Director of Engineering. Announcing her appointment, City Manager Tony O’Rourke said Ms. Hussong-Johnson, “has demonstrated outstanding capability to build public improvements on time and within budget and will lead the City’s Strategic Priority to Improve the Built Environment. Sarah brings a solution-oriented collaborative approach to resolving the challenges of constructing public improvements and will be an excellent leader for the years ahead.”
Winter driving tips from Caltrans
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 9:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the winter season approaches, Caltrans District 3 crews are taking the necessary measures to prepare for major rain and snowstorms throughout the season. Caltrans is a...
Caltrans escapes state budget woes to beef up winter staffing
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 9:15amTRUCKEE, Calif. - A Caltrans official on Thursday decried last year's 818 inches of snowfall as record breaking - opposed to the 429-inch average - and said this winter staff will be prepared to co...
Caltrans completes Echo Summit project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been said that what starts with bang often ends in a fizzle. The saying may ring true with regards to the Highway 50 Echo Summit project.Kicking off in May with t...
Traffic controls will continue through next week
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 5:48pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans will continue to intermittently close two lanes of Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe as they work on the curbs, sidewalks and gutters at least until Nov. 4. Wo...
Traffic controls will continue through next week
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 4:25pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans will continue to intermittently close two lanes of Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe as they work on the curbs, sidewalks and gutters at least until Nov. 4. Wo...
Traffic controls could last through end of the month
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 9:40amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Paving work on Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe is expected to end by Saturday evening, according to a recent Caltrans press release. But that doesn't necessarily m...
Caltrans considering speed increase on Hwy 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 4:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Traffic along U.S. Highway 50 hasn't exactly been moving at light speed in recent weeks, but motorists could be moving along a little faster once construction is compl...
Hwys. 50 and 267 subject to delays
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 2:15pmCaltrans has issued an alert warning drivers Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe can expect delays with lane closures in both directions between Trout Creek Bridge and Fremont Avenue. This work will be don...
Hwys. 50 and 267 subject to delays
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 11:56pmCaltrans has issued an alert warning drivers Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe can expect delays with lane closures in both directions between Trout Creek ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../hwys-50-and-267-sub...
Hwy. 28 delays expected on Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:40pmcaltrans Expect eastbound and westbound lane closures from National Avenue to the junction of highway 267 and 28. This paving is part of a 9.4 mile $46 million environmental improvement project from L...
Tahoe Conservancy Approves Signature South Lake Projects
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 3:42pm
By Ray Lacey
The California Tahoe Conservancy today awarded funding for two of South Lake Tahoe's signature environmental and recreational projects: the Bijou Creek Watershed Project and the South Tahoe Greenway bike trail.
Road projects tangle traffic on Highway 50, Pioneer Trail
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 6:39pm
By Elaine Goodman / Tahoe Business Monitor
It will be double-trouble for South Lake Tahoe motorists over the next few weeks, as roadwork is expected to cause delays on the city's two main thoroughfares.
On Sept. 14, Caltrans began working around-the-clock on its $40.6 million Highway 50 project within the city. Crews are grinding and paving the road between Fremont Avenue and Trout Creek. Lane closures are planned between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., with traffic diverted to the eastbound lanes during paving of the westbound lanes, and vice versa. Motorists can expect up to 10-minute delays.
Paving to cause delays on Highway 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Officials from Caltrans are warning motorists that paving, part of the three-year Trout Creek to Ski Run Project, will cause delays on Highway 50.Caltrans expects the ...
Traffic on Hwy. 50 in S. Tahoe about to move even slower
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 3:32amCaltrans says to expect up to 10-minute delays on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe between Fremont Avenue and Trout Creek Bridge beginning Sept. 14. Crews will begin grinding and paving operations as pa...
Caltrans spending $11 billion on California highways
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/05/2011 - 2:10pmHighways from the Bay Area to Lake Tahoe to the Central Coast are being repaved this summer at a pace not seen in years, even though the state and nation are coming out of a deep recession with major ...
New terrain, wider trails and a whole lot of South Lake Tahoe festivities ahead
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 6:48pm
LAKE TAHOE — If another La Nina visits the Sierra this winter – all-time records were approached in 2010-11 with more than 700 inches of snow – Tahoe South ski resorts are ready to roll on another epic season.
Tahoe agency encourages property owners to control stormwater
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:33pm
By Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is continuing efforts to encourage public-private partnerships that improve the clarity of Lake Tahoe by bring properties along Highway 50 into compliance with Best Management Practice (BMP) erosion control requirements.
Caltrans issues warning to cyclists, walkers in Tahoe construction ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 2:56pmCaltrans is reminding pedestrians and cyclists to respect the cone zone around Lake Tahoe Basin projects, especially along the stretch from Trout Creek Bridge to Ski Run Boulevard on Highway 50. Caltr...
Caltrans issues warning to cyclists walkers in Tahoe construction ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 2:00amCaltrans is reminding pedestrians and cyclists to respect the cone zone around Lake Tahoe Basin projects especially along the stretch from Trout Creek ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../caltrans-issues-warn...
Cops, Caltrans prep for Fourth of July
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 8:18amCome this weekend, cops will be out in full force and Caltrans will pull construction crews off the roads to prepare for the influx of visitors.Construction on Echo Summit will halt from July 1 ...
