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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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 03/22/2026, Written by Julie Regan

As we in Lake Tahoe know, there are pretty much two seasons at the lake—winter and construction. And construction season is just around the corner. While orange cones may slow cars down, they also help keep Tahoe clear by improving transportation infrastructure. At the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), we’re focused on expanding the region’s transportation system year-round.  

Transportation in Tahoe is about more than getting from one place to another. What happens on our roads directly affects lake clarity. Stormwater runoff from roadways can carry fine sediment and pollutants into tributaries and ultimately Lake Tahoe. Connected transportation options can reduce the number of cars on the roads and improve safety. They also protect the environment and recreation experiences that make Tahoe special. 

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 2/26/26, Staff Report

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV), a leading advocate for outdoor adventure and recreation in the North Lake Tahoe area, is taking proactive steps to enhance winter safety and access by funding snow removal at the East Shore Trail parking lot with Park Tahoe® operated by the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD). This funding ensures visitors can park safely and access the trail without resorting to parking along the narrow two-lane State Route 28.

With heavy winter snow recently, TNTNV is covering the costs for service for the plowing contracted through TTD at the East Short Trail Parking Lot #1, one of the busiest recreation trails in North Lake Tahoe. TNTNV is fully covering the service costs, with previously allocated funds for winter plowing and will continue to do so as storms dictate, ensuring safe access to the area’s trail network so all can enjoy responsible winter recreation.

“Winter on the East Shore Trail is a highlight for so many residents and visitors,” said Andy Chapman, President and CEO of Travel North Tahoe Nevada. “With the recent snowfall, totaling over 60 inches in some areas, ensuring safe, accessible parking is greatly important to us. By directly funding snow removal at East Shore, we’re doing our part to help people enjoy winter recreation safely while keeping the highway clear of unsafe road conditions.”

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 2/21/2026, Staff Report

The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) Board of Directors approved the award of a construction contract for the SR 28 North Parking Project (Phase 2 of the Tunnel Creek Parking Project), advancing coordinated efforts to improve parking management, safety, and multimodal access along SR 28. 

The Board awarded the construction contract to F.W. Carson Company of Incline Village, Nevada, in an amount not to exceed $2,385,162.20, and approved a 10 percent construction contingency of $238,516.22. The Board also authorized Additive Alternates 1 and 2, totaling $322,729.40, with a 10 percent contingency of $32,272.94, depending upon the availability of funding. 

The project is being delivered in partnership with the Nevada Department of Transportation, Washoe County, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Nevada Division of State Lands, Nevada Divisions State Parks and other agencies to address parking demand and transportation safety in one of the region’s most heavily traveled corridors. 

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