Originally published in the TRPA Newsletter, 7/27/2026

Over the July 4 holiday, Tahoe residents, visitors, and partners came together to protect the region through cleanup efforts, responsible recreation, and stewardship actions. Photo by: TRPA

Early summer data show continued progress from Tahoe partners working to manage peak-season visitation, protect natural resources, and improve transportation options across the basin. Some highlights:

• The Emerald Bay Shuttle served 956 riders in its first 10 days, providing an alternative transportation option to one of Tahoe’s most visited destinations.
• The East Shore Express continues to see strong ridership, averaging 310–370 riders per day. In 2025, 22,374 total riders left their personal vehicles behind to experience Tahoe’s East Shore via the East Shore Express.
• The 13th Annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue cleanup on July 5 brought together 446 volunteers who removed 1,330 pounds of litter from beaches and surrounding parking lots, trails, and streets across six sites—less litter than the event’s historical average and a positive indicator of ongoing stewardship efforts.
• Boaters, watercraft inspection teams, and Tahoe Keepers continue to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by practicing Clean, Drain, and Dry protocols. Marina partners also helped stop six illegal boat launches. With golden mussels proliferating in nearby California waterways, vigilance at every entry point remains critical to protecting Lake Tahoe Basin waterbodies from this significant threat.
• Partners across the basin are implementing Destination Stewardship efforts to promote responsible recreation and protect Tahoe during the busy summer season. Increased law enforcement presence and stewardship signage at Tahoe Blue Beaches are helping create a safer, more welcoming experience for visitors.

As summer continues, residents and visitors are encouraged to help protect Tahoe by recreating responsibly, following stewardship practices, and staying engaged in the future of the Tahoe Basin.

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 7/10/2026, Written by Katelyn Welsh

The Spooner Transportation Hub appears to be making very rapid progress, with the removal of trees drawing attention along State Route 28.

The project, which began in May, will supply an additional 250 parking spots, a watercraft inspection station and an access point for Tahoe Transportation District transit services, along with restrooms and EV charging spaces.

The project site is located near the Spooner Lake State Park entrance and is a part of regional partners’ larger initiative to reduce unsafe roadside parking along State Route 28.

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Photo: TDT

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 6/16/2026, Staff Report

From convenient public transportation services to new efforts designed to encourage everyone to learn how to help take care of Tahoe, regional managers share what to ‘Know Before You Go’

With so much to do, see, and experience in Tahoe, it’s no surprise that every year, over two million unique visitors spend an average of 15 million days in the region. This summer, Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council partners are sharing what to “Know Before You Go” to have a high-quality experience in Tahoe, and a reminder that taking care of Tahoe is everyone’s responsibility.

“We’ve learned a lot over the past several years about how to better manage visitation to popular sites in our region,” said Nettie Pardue, Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council managing director. “To that end, we’re continuing to add and expand services like the new Emerald Bay Shuttle that we invite everyone to use in an effort to recreate responsibly and continue to enhance the Tahoe experience for all.”

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 6/15/2026, Staff Report

Work on the U.S. 50 Tahoe Stateline to Spooner Summit repaving project will continue through the summer. The work will impact drivers. Here’s what you need to know:

WORKING HOURS: 24-hour work zones with single-lane closures begin Sundays at 8 p.m. and conclude at noon on Fridays.

HOLIDAY HOURS: Crews will conclude working on Thursday, June 18 at 5 p.m. with no work on Friday, June 19 and resume on Sunday, June 21 at 8 p.m.Crews will conclude working on Thursday, July 2 at 6 a.m. and resume Sunday, July 12 at 8 p.m. following the Fourth of July holiday weekend and American Century Championship Celebrity Golf tournament.

REMINDERS: Drivers can anticipate moderate travel delays through the work zone.Work zones are there to improve the roads, and are not a place for impatient or aggressive driving. Please Take it Slow Tahoe: speed is reduced to 35 mph through all zones. Double penalty in work zones: the Nevada Revised Statute 484.3667 doubles the penalty for speeding, up to $1,000, in any marked road construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present. More info: https://www.dot.nv.gov/safety/work-zone-driving-safety

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/05/2026, Written by Katelyn Welsh

As Tahoe’s peak season approaches, parking signs stand along Tahoe’s east shore corridor in an attempt to curb dangerous off-shoulder parking along the winding and narrow highway.

The new “No Parking” signs and “20-minute Parking” signs were installed on State Route 28 from south of Sand Harbor to the Carson City line last fall.

Since their placement, parking citations have almost quadrupled compared to a year prior, according to data from the Nevada Highway Patrol. Traffic citations have increased by close to 30%, and crashes have decreased by 24%. The full impact of these changes will become clear as peak season comes into full swing.

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Photo: Lainey Griffo – Sierra Sun

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 6/4/2026, Written by Kayla Anderson Tahoe Magazine

One of the great things about Lake Tahoe is its biking culture. With more than 50 miles of paved bike paths around the basin (not counting the 100-plus miles of dirt singletrack mountain bike paths up in the mountains), there are quite a few campgrounds nestled between Tahoe’s safely paved paths meandering through the trees and Big Blue that you can get to without having to deal with traffic. Here are a few of Tahoe’s most accessible bike spots to pitch a tent and stay for the night: 

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Photos: Kayla Anderson

Gather your friends, family, and coworkers for our month-long celebration of biking in Tahoe

Together with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is kicking off our 21^st year of Tahoe Bike Month starting June 1. Ride your bike to work or school, around town, or just for fun!

Track Your Rides to Win Prizes

Sign up with Strava to track your rides throughout Tahoe Bike Month. Each ride is an entry to win prizes from local businesses in regular raffles. Prizes will also be awarded to those who top the leaderboards for most rides, miles, and elevation gain. We also celebrate everybody’s biggest ride of the month and those who encourage others to sign up. There’s a category for everyone!

Create or join a team with your friends or your workplace to compete together on the Team Leaderboards. Earn a point for your team with every mile you ride, up to 5 miles per day. Plus this year you’ll get TWO bonus points for each person who joins your team. Big teams are encouraged so we can get everybody riding their bikes!

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Construction is underway on new parking areas along Tahoe’s East Shore Trail! These parking improvements are the next step in the expansion of  the East Shore Trail, and will help improve safety and enhance recreational access along the SR 28 corridor. So what’s happening? The East Shore Trailhead parking area in Incline Village is getting 38 more paid parking spaces immediately north of the existing paid parking area along SR 28, near Tunnel Creek Cafe. On the other side of the highway just north of Lakeshore Drive, there will be a new public transit shelter for southbound transit passengers. The project also includes much needed environmental restoration of an eroded shoulder area on the west side of SR 28 known as Rocky Point to reduce impacts on lake clarity.  A little farther south on SR 28, more parking improvements are also underway and new parking areas will open this spring, including: Chimney Beach (seasonal paid parking beginning June 1)Secret Harbor (seasonal paid parking also beginning June 1)Spooner Mobility Hub (construction beginning in May)Once open, roadside parking will be banned along SR 28 near the Chimney Beach Trailhead to remove dangerously parked cars and help improve safety along the SR 28 corridor. Eventually, these parking areas will offer connections to the next section of the Tahoe East Shore Trail, which is currently in design. Behind the scenes, countless partners are hard at work making this project happen, including the Tahoe Fund, Nevada Department of Transportation, Washoe County, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Nevada Division of State Lands, Nevada Division of State Parks, and other regional partners. F.W. Carson Company is the construction contractor for the East Shore Trailhead area parking improvements.  This next phase of the East Shore Trail Extension project will help better manage high visitation to one of the most visited areas in Lake Tahoe and make it easier and safer for people to enjoy Tahoe’s iconic East Shore.  If you are interested in getting on the reserve list for future East Shore Trail vista points please contact us at: info@tahoefund.org.

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The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) has awarded SR 28 North Parking Project contract to F.W. Carson Co., and projected date to commence construction is Monday May 11th. The project is scheduled to take approximately sixty (60) working days to complete.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, you may contact the following:

Tyler Wood, Capital Project Manager – TTD (775.589.5300) Mike Davidson, Consultant – Wood Rodgers (775.823.4064) Heath Pope, Project Manager – F.W. Carson Co. (775.831.5008)

The project will involve construction of a parking lot, bus pullout and water quality improvements.

There will be no widening improvements included with this project.

During construction, a minimum of one paved lane will be open in each direction with maintained left turn lanes at all the intersections. Short traffic delays may occur during roadway excavation, base and paving operations. If possible, we recommend you consider alternate routes to and from your property. Access will be maintained to your property for the duration of the project; however, temporary driveway closures up to one hour or more may occur during certain construction activity (for example, during pavement removal or replacement in the highway at your driveway). F.W. Carson Co. will notify you 18-24 hours in advance of driveway closures. If you do not receive advance notice of driveway closure, please notify the TTD Project Manager. For safety reasons, parking on the street will not be possible within the construction traffic control zones during construction.

During construction, the bus service may be temporarily impacted within the project area. However, any detours or changes to bus stop locations will be noted in advance at the affected bus stop.

For more information about the project, go to the following website: https://tahoetransportation.org/projects/sr-28-north-parking-project/. We sincerely thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience during the construction of the SR 28 North Parking Project.

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 5/7/2026, Staff Report

Construction will launch May 11 on a Nevada Department of Transportation-administered project to install a parking hub and watercraft inspection station on State Route 28 near the Spooner Lake State Park entrance.

The project will add parking options, reduce unsafe and harmful roadside parking on State Route 28, and improve aquatic invasive species inspections to protect Lake Tahoe. The project is part of a broader regional effort to improve safety, enhance access, protect water quality and better manage parking along the SR 28 corridor.

The majority of construction will take place off of the roadway, but drivers should anticipate the following on SR 28 near the Spooner Lake State Park entrance and U.S. 50 junction beginning May 11 through fall 2027:

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