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Enhancing Transportation and Biking in Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Transportation District partners in planning, raising revenue, and implementing a safe, integrated transportation system in the Tahoe Basin. With a focus on safety, environmental improvements, and economic vitality, current projects include roadway, transit, bike/trailway, and waterway enhancements. Advocating for Nevada Bikeways and striving for economic benefits, the region's network of bike trails offers safe, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation, benefiting residents and visitors alike. Support regional bike trail development by engaging with your senators and assembly members, urging for a better bike trail system.

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Enhancing Transportation and Biking in Lake Tahoe

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  1. Biking Lake Tahoe

  2. Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) • Partners in planning, raising revenue for and implementing a full, safe, integrated transportation system for - the Tahoe Basin - Access to and from the surrounding region • Participates on the federal, state and local levels • Works with governmental agencies, communities and individuals • Facilitates transportation improvement projects

  3. Current Projectsroadway, transit, bike/trailway and waterway • Focus on: - improving safety - environmental improvements - contributing to regional economic vitality

  4. Planned Nevada Bikeways

  5. North Demo alignment

  6. North Demo alignment

  7. Nevada BikewayPhase 1 • South Demo First mile Completed October 2012, Kahle Drive to Elks Point RD (Nevada Beach) Second mile extending to Round Hill Pines Beach Summer 2013

  8. ConstructionSouth - 2012

  9. CompletedSouth - Oct. 2012

  10. Economic BenefitBicycle dollars spent annually in Lake Tahoe Estimated direct expenditures range between $6 and $23 million per year directly related to bicycling and bicycle paths in Lake Tahoe. Colorado estimates $1 billion in benefit annually.

  11. What do bike trails mean to the Region/State? • Network of safe, convenient, environmentally friendly alternative modes of transportation • More recreation options for residents and visitors • Huge economic benefit to region from visitors

  12. How can Regional bike trails get accomplished?voice your support to build a better bike trail system SENATE Debbie Smith Ben Kieckhefer Greg Brower James Settelmeyer ASSEMBLY Michael Sprinkle Tom Grady Theresa Benitez-Thompson David Bobzien Ira Hansen Randy Kirner Pat Hickey Skip Daly Jim Wheeler Pete Livermore Contact your legislator now and during the session at Nevada Legislature website leg.state.nv.us

  13. Questions?contact Tahoe Transportation District Derek Kirkland Capital Program Specialist 775-589-5504 dkirkland@tahoetransportation.org TahoeTransportation.org

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