Lake Tahoe EIP

Al Tahoe Safety and Mobility Enhancement Project

Project Number
03.02.02.0021
Action Priority
Build and Enhance Trail Networks
Implementers
City of South Lake Tahoe
Supporting Agencies
California Department of Transportation, City of South Lake Tahoe, U.S. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Federal Highway Administration
Primary Contact
Stan Hill (shill@cityofslt.us)

Stage
Completed
Duration
2015 - 2021
Total Project Cost
$3,004,000
Funding Request
$0
Transportation Program Build and Enhance Trail Networks
The project includes: Off street Class 1 multi-use path on Al Tahoe Blvd adjacent to middle school, from US 50 to Johnson Blvd, Class 2 bike lanes on both sides Al Tahoe (same length), driveway narrowing and reduction at bus barn and intersection improvements at both ends. Sidewalks constructed by SW Gas in 2017 adjacent to the retail center were leveraged as part of the project by the City. Improvements include City standard streetlights for the full length of the path. Construction of improvements occurred in the summer of 2020 with final touches to complete the Project in the spring of 2021.

Targeted Performance Measures

  • Miles of Pedestrian and Bicycle Routes Improved or Constructed

Threshold Categories

  • Air Quality
  • Recreation
  • Scenic Resources
  • Water Quality
Post Construction - Al Tahoe Blvd WB New Class 1 Path
(Timing: After) (~140 KB)
Credit: City of SLT-CT Post Construction - Al Tahoe Blvd WB New Class 1 Path

Location

Targeted Funding

Secured Funding: California Active Transpo... (Caltrans), $2,145,000

Secured Funding: City of South Lake Tahoe Gene... (CSLT), $65,000

Secured Funding: Congestion Mitigation and Air... (FHWA), $432,000

Secured Funding: Surface Transportation Block ... (FHWA), $362,000

Photos

Before
Johnson and Al Tahoe  re-striping 2017
(Timing: Before) (~2,061 KB)
Credit: Chuck Taylor
Johnson and Al Tahoe re-striping 2017
Buffered Bike Lanes at STMS viewed from upgraded 6' sidewalk at Denny's frontage on Al Tahoe Bl
(Timing: Before) (~3,047 KB)
Credit: Chuck Taylor
Buffered Bike Lanes at STMS viewed from upgraded 6' sidewalk at Denny's frontage on Al Tahoe Bl
During
Al Tahoe Blvd westbound lane Pilot Project Re-striping Class II buffered bike lanes
(Timing: During) (~2,102 KB)
Credit: Chuck Taylor
Al Tahoe Blvd westbound lane Pilot Project Re-striping Class II buffered bike lanes
Buffered Bike Lane and Sidewalk at Denny's Frontage Looking East
(Timing: During) (~3,003 KB)
Credit: Chuck Taylor
Buffered Bike Lane and Sidewalk at Denny's Frontage Looking East
After
Al Tahoe Blvd Nearing Completion of Mobility & Safety Project
(Timing: After) (~140 KB)
Credit: Mark Frisina
Al Tahoe Blvd Nearing Completion of Mobility & Safety Project
Al Tahoe Blvd Mobility & Safety Project Class 1 Bike Trail with Bus Stop 
(Timing: After) (~3,189 KB)
Credit: Mark Frisian
Al Tahoe Blvd Mobility & Safety Project Class 1 Bike Trail with Bus Stop

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 05/08/2024