The Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association (TNT/TMA) is seeking letters of interest from individuals who would like to serve on the Board, representing the Tahoe Vista/Kings Beach seat. To be eligible, candidates must live or work in Tahoe Vista or Kings Beach. The term of service is four years, and board members are required to attend monthly TMA board meetings. Interested parties can send their letters of interest to Sara Van Siclen at [email protected] by September 30th, 2024. The member election will be held in October, and the elected candidate will be appointed to the Board at the November Board meeting. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission to foster public-private partnerships, advocate for, and promote innovative solutions to the unique transportation challenges of the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Resort...
Truckee, CA — 8/12/2024 — As an organization dedicated to promoting transit, the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association (TNT/TMA) Board of Directors has officially adopted a resolution in support of the Town of Truckee’s Essential Services Revenue Measure on this November’s ballot. This measure proposes a ½ percent increase in the local sales tax, generating approximately $3.5 million annually. Unlike the current general sales tax structure, where only about 24 cents of every dollar returns to the Town of Truckee, 100% of the revenue from this measure would stay within the community. The funds will be focused on maintaining essential local services, including: Disaster Preparedness: Expanding roadside vegetation management, evacuation planning, and improving community disaster preparedness. Protecting the Environment: Additional work to keep pollution out of our local creeks, rivers, lakes, and waterways. Community Amenities: Keeping our local parks, recreation and community facilities safe, clean and well-maintained. Public Transit: Establishing reliable funding for Town-operated transit services like TART Connect to support community mobility for all, including seniors and people with disabilities. Workforce Housing: Further efforts to provide workforce housing to residents and essential professionals, including teachers, healthcare workers, and first responders. Notably, essential purchases like groceries and prescription medicine will be exempt from this tax, minimizing the financial impact on residents with fixed or limited incomes. Sara Van Siclen, Executive Director of TNT/TMA, highlighted the importance of this measure, stating, “The proposed sales tax represents a sustainable funding source for essential services, including TART Connect, the free, on-demand, micro-transit service, which is crucial for the community. This measure aligns with TNT/TMA’s mission to enhance local transportation and support...
If you work in the North Tahoe / Truckee area please take this survey! www.surveymonkey.com/r/tahoecommute You can enter to win one of five gift cards to Safeway for $100. Your responses will help the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association with a project to improve commuter transportation options in the region. The survey is open through September 6. Please share it with others who work in North Tahoe / Truckee. Thank you for your...
[Truckee, June 10, 2024] – The winter of 2023 brought significant challenges with heavy snowfall and congested roads, but the winter of 2024 has seen notable improvements with the introduction of parking reservation programs at Palisades Tahoe and Northstar, California. These programs represent a promising step forward in traffic management for the region. In response to increasing frustration over traffic gridlock, Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California implemented parking reservation systems aimed at addressing these issues. The results indicate a positive impact, reducing traffic congestion along highways 267 and 89 by managing parking availability and spreading out arrival times to alleviate bottlenecks. Additionally, these programs have positively influenced commuter behavior. Olympic Valley visitors and residents found Mountaineer, the on-demand microtransit service convenient, while Truckee and Tahoe City saw a significant rise in the use of the TART Park and Ride program, with ridership increasing by 40% for Mountaineer when Palisades Tahoe parking reservations were in effect and 176% on the park and ride. Guests were also encouraged to adopt sustainable transportation methods, with Northstar offering complimentary reservations for groups of four in the Village View parking lot. In 2024, Palisades reported an average of 3.31 passengers per car, up from 1.3 in 2023, reflecting a shift towards more efficient car usage. Stakeholders are optimistic about the broader implications of these initiatives for traffic management beyond the winter season. The success of the parking reservation programs highlights the potential for innovative solutions to address congestion during peak visitation times, including the busy summer months. “It’s inspiring to witness the positive effects of proactive parking management in reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse...
