Lake Tahoe EIP

Class I Bike Path: East San Bernardino - West San Bernardino

Project Number
03.02.02.0027
Action Priority
Build and Enhance Trail Networks
Implementers
El Dorado County, CA
Primary Contact
Donaldo Palaroan (donaldo.palaroan@edcgov.us)
Stage
Implementation
Duration
2015 - 2024
Transportation Program Build and Enhance Trail Networks
Open to the public in fall 2023, the Class I shared use path between West San Bernardino Ave and East San Bernardino Ave provides a connection over the Upper Truckee River and provides access to Washoe Meadows State Park, Tahoe Paradise Park, and the Meyers Elementary School in the community of Meyers. The project links the bike lane facilities along North Upper Truckee Rd from the west and Apache Ave to the east via a Class 3 (bike route) through signage along West San Bernardino Ave and East San Bernardino Ave.

Key Accomplishments

  • Miles of Pedestrian and Bicycle Routes Improved or Constructed: 0.3 miles

Threshold Categories

  • Air Quality
  • Recreation
At the bridge over the Upper Truckee River, view to the east
(Timing: After) (~973 KB)
Credit: Donaldo Palaroan At the bridge over the Upper Truckee River, view to the east

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $2,373,803
(Estimated Cost: $4,775,521)
California Highway Infrastruc... (FHWA): $702,869

Congestion Mitigation and Air... (FHWA): $488,043

Surface Transportation Block ... (FHWA): $735,743

AQ Mitigation Funds (TRPA): $174,276

STIP Funds (Caltrans): $272,872

Photos

Before
View in the westerly direction across the Upper Truckee River, near 38.8573, -120.0269.
(Timing: Before) (~647 KB)
Credit: El Dorado County
View in the westerly direction across the Upper Truckee River, near 38.8573, -120.0269.
View in the southwesterly direction across the Upper Truckee River, near 38.8574, -120.0270.
(Timing: Before) (~635 KB)
Credit: El Dorado County
View in the southwesterly direction across the Upper Truckee River, near 38.8574, -120.0270.
During
Steel pipe pile driving, foundation supports for the precast concrete boardwalk system, September 25, 2023.
(Timing: During) (~2,762 KB)
Credit: County of El Dorado
Steel pipe pile driving, foundation supports for the precast concrete boardwalk system, September 25, 2023.
Set bridge, September 26, 2023
(Timing: During) (~625 KB)
Credit: County of El Dorado
Set bridge, September 26, 2023
After
From Tahoe Paradise Park
(Timing: After) (~1,224 KB)
Credit: Donaldo Palaroan
From Tahoe Paradise Park
View to the east towards the Upper Truckee River.
(Timing: After) (~1,686 KB)
Credit: Donaldo Palaroan
View to the east towards the Upper Truckee River.

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 11/15/2024