Lake Tahoe EIP

Apache Avenue Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity Project

Project Number
03.02.02.0006
Action Priority
Build and Enhance Trail Networks
Implementers
El Dorado County, CA
Supporting Agencies
California Department of Transportation, El Dorado County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, U.S. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Federal Highway Administration
Primary Contact
Donaldo Palaroan (donaldo.palaroan@edcgov.us)

Stage
Post-Implementation
Duration
2020 - 2025
Total Project Cost
$4,593,000
Funding Request
$0
Transportation Program Build and Enhance Trail Networks
The Project site is along Apache Ave from the US 50/ SR 89 intersection to the Meyers Elementary School and implemented sustainable mobility improvements to provide a safe walkable and bikeable roadway. The project improvements include approximately 0.39 miles of Apache Avenue with curb and gutter, a stormwater drainage system, a Class I shared use path, a sidewalk, and updating existing Class 2 bike lanes. Safety improvements include increased signage and a vehicle speed feedback sign, high visibility crosswalks and pavement markings, and ADA curb ramps.

Targeted Performance Measures

No Expected Accomplishments provided

Threshold Categories

  • Air Quality
View north along Apache Avenue.
(Timing: After) (~3,369 KB)
Credit: El Dorado County View north along Apache Avenue.

Location

Targeted Funding

Secured Funding: AQ Mitigation Funds (TRPA), $29,000

Secured Funding: California Active Transpo... (Caltrans), $1,701,000

Secured Funding: Carbon Reduction Program - Ca... (FHWA), $545,000

Secured Funding: Congestion Mitigation and Air... (FHWA), $499,000

Secured Funding: El Dorado County General Fund (ELDO), $250,000

Secured Funding: El Dorado County Transient Oc... (ELDO), $250,000

Secured Funding: Surface Transportation Block ... (FHWA), $1,000,000

Secured Funding: WQ Mitigation Funds (TRPA), $319,000

Photos

Before
Apache Ave at East San Bernardino Ave; entrance to the Meyers Elementary School
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Credit: El Dorado County
Apache Ave at East San Bernardino Ave; entrance to the Meyers Elementary School
from Apache Ave, looking toward US 50/SR 89 to the south
(Timing: Before) (~2,569 KB)
Credit: El Dorado County
from Apache Ave, looking toward US 50/SR 89 to the south
During
Installation of storm drain system from Apache Avenue to El Dorado County drainage easement.
(Timing: During) (~636 KB)
Credit: El Dorado County
Installation of storm drain system from Apache Avenue to El Dorado County drainage easement.
Installation of Storm Drain Manhole on Apache Avenue
(Timing: During) (~618 KB)
Credit: El Dorado County
Installation of Storm Drain Manhole on Apache Avenue
After
Apache Roadway Conceptual Design
(Timing: After) (~5,572 KB)
Credit: Alta Planning and Design
Apache Roadway Conceptual Design
At Apache Ave and E San Bernardino Ave intersection
(Timing: After) (~103 KB)
Credit: El Dorado County
At Apache Ave and E San Bernardino Ave intersection

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 03/14/2026