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County Projects in Tahoe
County Development
- Tahoe City Fire Station / Commons Beach
- SNOW Museum
- Burton Creek Justice Center
- Tahoe Facility Planning
- Library Services
- Cabin Creek Biomass
Tahoe City Fire Station / Commons Beach
The former Fire Station 51 was built in 1961 and housed North Tahoe Fire services until 2011. In 2012, North Tahoe Fire completed and opened a new facility on Fairway Drive and the vacancy of the fire station on the Commons Beach property initiated a visioning effort that resulted in guiding principles; to provide an attraction to Tahoe City that would reactivate and bring vibrancy to the town center area, create a place for the community to gather, and provide environmental and scenic restoration. The Board of Supervisors has stressed that future use of the facility and/or redevelopment of the site would need to be fiscally viable and sustainable and align with long-term land use and mobility planning for Tahoe City. Learn more about the future of this site at the webpage below.
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SNOW Museum
This proposed project would include construction of a two-story, U-shaped building celebrating the 1960 Winter Olympics and the history of winter sports in the Sierra Nevada. The building would span up to 20,000 square feet with a maximum height of 30 feet. It would include an Olympic history and Sierra Nevada ski history museum, a cultural community center, a cafe, an event space, a visitor center, outdoor gathering spaces and amenities.
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Burton Creek Justice Center
Constructed in 1959 in preparation for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Tahoe, this two-story wood-frame building now houses the North Tahoe area Sheriff’s substation, jail, the Placer County Superior Court and a regional District Attorney's Office. The outdated facility will soon be updated and a new justice center is currently in the early stages of architectural programming and design. This new center will be built on the land that becomes available once the county's public works operations and maintenance facility is completed at Cabin Creek. The new justice center will provide Tahoe-area residents with a facility for public safety and court services through 2030 and beyond.
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Tahoe Facility Planning
Placer County Facilities Management is coordinating an in-depth assessment of county services, facilities, and their location in North Lake Tahoe as part of a long-range facility planning effort. County services are currently spread across several facilities and locations from Kings Beach to Tahoe City. Staff is currently evaluating options for potential facility consolidation, relocation, improvements, and expansion to better serve the region.
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Library Services
Our North Tahoe/Eastern Placer community needs in have evolved significantly over the last few decades, including library services and facilities. To answer those needs, Placer County has applied for capital project funding from the State of California with the hope of providing upgraded and innovative library services to North Lake Tahoe. Placer is committed to improving library services in both Kings Beach and Tahoe City. Additionally, County staff are exploring options that promote regional cooperation, partner efficiencies, and effective delivery of those services to all residents.
Placer County has engaged with the Town of Truckee and Nevada County for regional coordination discussions focused on library service delivery enhancements to promote capital and programming efficiencies for the Tahoe-Truckee region. A regional approach to the delivery of library services in the eastern area of Nevada and Placer Counties and in the Town of Truckee embraces partnerships and facilitates communication among jurisdictions with the goal of enriching the customer library experience. One such example could include construction of a centralized library hub in the Tahoe–Truckee region to improve access for all residents, and which offers dynamic programming and community gathering spaces. The concept of a centralized library hub would not replace smaller neighborhood libraries like those currently in Kings Beach and Tahoe City but could offer library users access to more materials and programming at a larger library a short distance away. Partnering with other eastern region jurisdictions supports our collective goals to provide top notch library services to all our citizens by working together to deliver a robust, connected model which will serve the needs of our communities in eastern Placer and beyond.
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Cabin Creek Biomass Energy Facility
A fuel reduction technique used frequently in forest management, woody biomass collection reduces the threat and impacts of high-intensity wildfires in the Tahoe Basin. Furthermore, biomass energy facilities represent a viable and proven option for providing such a market for biomass. Placer County is developing an approach to finance and install a new small-scale combined heat and power facility at the "Cabin Creek" site near the Town of Truckee. This facility will utilize technology that is powered entirely by woody biomass - a green renewable fuel generated as a byproduct of forest management and hazardous forest fuels reduction activities-to generate electricity 24/7 for distribution within the region. Learn more about the project on the webpage below.
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Housing Projects
Dollar Creek Crossing
The proposed Dollar Creek Crossing housing project would support the construction of much-needed housing for local workers. The project is proposed on the 11.4-acre Nahas property, which was purchased by the County in October 2019 with financial support from the Truckee Tahoe Airport District. This County-owned property is located near schools, transit routes, trails, and other services making it an ideal location for members of the local workforce and their families. The current project proposal includes 110 total housing units, comprising 80 rental units and 30 for-sale units. Learn more on the project webpage at the link below.
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Hopkins Village
Hopkins Village, a new for-sale housing development located in Martis Valley, is selling to the Tahoe Truckee workforce. The project serves as workforce housing for the Martis Camp development. The project calls for forty units (20 half-plexes), each containing 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a garage. Local worker buyers must work full-time at an employment site located in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District geographical boundaries and must have a total household income of 180% area median income or below.
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Transportation Projects
- State Route 89/267 Transit Priority Lane
- Fanny Bridge Revitalization
- Grove Street Signal
- Tahoe City Downtown Access Improvements
- Kings Beach Western Approach
- Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvement Project
State Route 89/267 Transit Priority Lane
Placer County is dedicated to reducing peak travel demands along State Routes 89 and 267. Regional studies point to the efficacy of a reversible high-occupancy transit lane along both state highways to help manage peak traffic. This dedicated transit lane would implement a combination of signs and markings along a corridor and allow transit vehicles to continue past congested portions of the two corridors and maintain more reliable and faster transit service. Given the directional nature of peak travel within the Resort Triangle, a center-running, reversible bus-only lane could improve traffic delays in the region and reduce the number of cars on each roadway. Working closely with our partners from Caltrans, California Highway Patrol, Resort Triangle stakeholders and local communities along each state route, Placer County continues to work towards implementation and construction on this project.
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Fanny Bridge Revitalization
Connecting the North and West shores of Lake Tahoe, the 86-year-old Fanny Bridge is a Tahoe City landmark and serves as a gateway for residents and visitors. This revitalization project will address long-term community concerns about the structurally deficient bridge and would resolve traffic congestion along Highway 89 and in the area of the “Wye.” Making the “Wye” more inviting for shopping and dining will encourage tourism and economic development, revitalizing the community. This project is being completed in partnership with the Tahoe Transportation District. Learn more about it on their webpage below.
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Grove Street Intersection Improvements
Progressing from the work of the Tahoe City Mobility Plan, the Grove Street Intersection Improvements project intends to address the high level of pedestrian and vehicular activity at this key intersection in downtown Tahoe City. The project is intended to address long-standing community concerns with pedestrian safety and mobility as well as vehicular congestion. In coordination with Caltrans, the effort is intended to stand as a first piece of a systematic, whole-network approach to mobility needs in the area and will maximize the effectiveness of the adjacent Tahoe City Downtown Access project.
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Tahoe City Downtown Access Improvements
Tahoe City’s commercial core area is a vibrant hub of activity, spurred on in recent years by improvements in parks and streetscape, private reinvestment and growth in special events. These improvements have led to an increase in pedestrian and bicycle activity, parking needs and vehicle traffic activity. The county's Tahoe City Downtown Access Improvements project includes the expansion of the existing public parking facility at Grove Street, improved pedestrian and bicycle access to Tahoe City commercial businesses, driveway and private parking reconfigurations and construction of a section of Class 1 multi-use trail identified in the Active Transportation Plan for the Lake Tahoe region.
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Kings Beach Western Approach
This project is designed to improve the existing signal-controlled intersection at state Route 267 and state Route 28 in Kings Beach by replacing it with a roundabout and adding pedestrian and bicycle lane improvements. These changes will improve overall mobility and safety while accommodating all modes of travel, including pedestrians, bikes, vehicles and transit. Once complete, the project will connect with the adjacent Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvement Project that was completed in 2017. This third and final phase of the corridor plan will address the remaining 28/267 intersection deficiencies, providing a fully integrated corridor from the Kings Beach downtown core through state Route 28 toward Tahoe City.
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Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvement Project
Completed in 2017, the Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvement Project (KBCCIP) is a $50 million initiative that transformed a 1.1-mile stretch of State Route 28 through Kings Beach, in scenic North Lake Tahoe, with roadway, sidewalk, lighting, landscaping, and water quality improvements. The project was designed to create a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly commercial center in the heart of Kings Beach. The KBCCIP provides multiple benefits to both Kings Beach and Lake Tahoe. As part of the project, water-quality improvements have been installed to catch sediment-laden runoff and treat it, helping preserve the lake's clarity.
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Trails / Parks & Recreation
- North Tahoe Trail
- Truckee River Rec. Access Trail
- Lakeside Trail
- Martis Valley Trail
- Overland Emigrant Trail
- Flick Point II
North Tahoe Trail
The North Tahoe Shared-Use Trail is the regional trail envisioned to connect North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista to the Dollar Creek Trail near Tahoe City. When complete, the trail will provide a continuous path on Lake Tahoe’s north shore for pedestrians and cyclists. This trail is also one segment of the regional Resort Triangle Trail that will eventually connect Tahoe City, Kings Beach, and Truckee. Design and construction of the trail will be phased in three segments. The proposed trail alignment will use existing public trail easements and public land parcels from the U.S. Forest Service and California Tahoe Conservancy. No private property easements are expected to be needed to complete the project. Read more in the release below.
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Truckee River Recreation Access Trail
Outlined in the Truckee River Recreational Access Plan, this trail project creates a paved trail alignment to provide an alternative mode of transportation to link residents in the Town of Truckee to Olympic Valley communities and many within the Resort Triangle. The Truckee River Recreational Access Plan includes additional parking, trailheads and formalized access to the river for the public. It also provides an implementation framework for public access and ecological restoration improvements within the Truckee River corridor. Priorities to connect planned and existing recreational trails and public campgrounds in the river corridor, in addition to drainage and stormwater improvements, will also be included. No private property easements are expected to be needed to begin construction for this plan. The plan’s environmental analysis is on-going and construction will be phased as funding permits.
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Lakeside Trail 'Missing Link'
Outlined in the Tahoe City Mobility Plan, the goal of the Lakeside Trail 'Missing Link' project is to construct a multi-use trail from Fanny Bridge to Commons Beach in Tahoe City. This project will close the one remaining gap, or so-called missing link, of the Tahoe City Public Utility District’s award-winning Lakeside Trail and complete the integrated trail network that helps to encourage alternative modes of transportation, including increased biking and walking. Once complete, this section of trail will connect a Class 1 multi-use trail network that links the North Shore, West Shore, Truckee River and Olympic Valley. A view of the current Lakeside Trail is available on the Tahoe City Public Utilities District trail map herebike_trail_map.pdf or view the current trail at the link below.
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Martis Valley Trail
Residents currently enjoy a 4.6-mile segment of the Martis Valley Trail, which opened to residents in August 2022. With the recent completion of these segments, a paved trail now connects the Town of Truckee with Northstar Drive. The trail will ultimately become part of the Resort Triangle Trail, which, when complete, will consist of 62 miles of trails connecting the communities of Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Olympic Valley, Truckee, Martis Valley and Northstar in a great big loop trail. When fully built, the Martis Valley Trail will consist of 10.2-miles of paved pathway. This project is being pursued in partnership with the Northstar Community Services District (NCSD).
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Overland Emigrant Trail
The Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail project will construct a 25-mile multi-use, natural-surface trail from Donner State Memorial Park to Kingvale. This multi-phase trail project will create an alignment in the vicinity of the original Overland Emigrant Trail to give users the experience of the first wagon trains over the Sierra Nevada. The county is working with State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, Sugar Bowl, Truckee Donner Land Trust, as well as private land owners on the various phases of the project. The first three miles of trail, near Serene Lakes on the Royal Gorge property, were completed in 2020.
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Multi-Benefit Project
The Flick Point II project is a multi-benefit project which features an approx. 2.25-mile multi-use trail, along with watershed and ecosystem improvements in Carnelian Bay west of Flick Point. The project will take a holistic approach to Ecosystem and Watershed management, including restoration work in the Watson Creek Stream Environment Zone, which has been impacted by recreational use. The paved multi-use trail will connect to the existing Dollar Creek Trail, before proceeding through the restored Watson Creek Stream Environment Zone and continuing to the neighborhood west of Flick Point. Within the neighborhood, the installation of roadway pavement, vehicle barriers, and drainage and stormwater treatment systems will reduce pollutant loads to Lake Tahoe.
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Parking Management
Parking Management
Parking is an important factor in overall transportation conditions. Historically, the focus has been on ensuring sufficient parking supply; however, an unmanaged oversupply of parking can have an impact on traffic conditions and communities. Parking management can include a wide range of options, such as fee programs, parking incentives for carpooling, parking restrictions (such as timed parking), agreements between property owners for shared parking, residential permit parking and marketing efforts. Effective parking management makes more efficient use of existing infrastructure, reduces transportation impacts on the environment and improves overall congestion and traffic delay. Learn more on our parking management webpage below.
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Tahoe Basin Area Plan
Tahoe Basin Land Use Policy
The Tahoe Basin Area Plan and implementing regulations were originally adopted by the Placer County Board of Supervisors on December 6, 2016 and by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board on January 25, 2017. This plan and implementing regulations replaced all previous community plans, general plans, land use regulations, development standards and guidelines, and plan area statements within the Tahoe Basin.
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Environmental Improvement Projects
Lower Secline Water Quality Improvement
Placer County's Department of Public Works has designed and implemented numerous phases of the Kings Beach Water Quality Improvement project over the last two decades. The watershed improvement project consists of drainage conveyance, stabilization, revegetation, road runoff treatment and paving in the Kings Beach area. Slated for construction in summer, 2023, the Brockway Vista/Lower Secline area project will pave the existing dirt roads, formalize parking areas, stabilize road shoulders, and install water quality improvements to reduce the quantity of sediment making it into Lake Tahoe.
Flick Point II
The Flick Point II project is a multi-benefit project which features a paved multi-use trail, along with watershed and ecosystem improvements in Carnelian Bay west of Flick Point. The project will take a holistic approach to Ecosystem and Watershed management, including restoration work in the Watson Creek Stream Environment Zone, which has been impacted by recreational use. Within the neighborhood, the installation of drainage and stormwater treatment systems will reduce pollutant loads to Lake Tahoe, along with roadway pavement and vehicle barriers. The approximately 2.25-mile multi-use trail segment will connect to the existing Dollar Creek Trail, before proceeding through the restored Watson Creek Stream Environment Zone and continuing on to the residential neighborhood west of Flick Point.
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