US 50/SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECT

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1 US 50/SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECT April 25, 2012

2 Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) established 1980 as Bi-State Agency TTD Goals Implement Transportation Improvements affecting positive change for: Economy Safety Environment TTD is committed to restoring and protecting Lake Tahoe. Each of the projects we undertake includes provisions to help achieve the Lake Tahoe goal of returning its clarity to the annual average levels. Community Agency Funding

3 Creating Connectivity at Lake Tahoe Other TTD Projects: Incline Gateway America's Most Beautiful Bikeway: North & South Demonstration Projects, Meeks Bay SR 28 Coordinated Management Plan (CMP)National Scenic Byway SR 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project Lake Tahoe Waterborne Ferry

4 TTD Projects Map

5 Project Boundaries Bounded by: Pioneer Trail to the south Lake Parkway to the north Lake Parkway/Montreal Road to the east Lake Parkway/Pine Blvd to the west

6 Project Goals Improve public safety; pedestrian/bicycle access; transit services; air quality; drainage/stormwater management and community design Address transportation and circulation needs by reducing congestion and incorporating appropriate design solutions reflecting the community and adjoining land uses.

7 Desired Outcomes Balance transportation needs with other community goals, such as economic vitality and improved visitor experiences. Provide an aesthetically pleasing commercial core/community area for residents, businesses and visitors.

8 Improved safety Improved water quality Community Benefits Ability for outdoor dinning and event space Reduced traffic, emissions and noise in the existing US 50 corridor Gateway opportunity from California and Nevada into the corridor Ease of traffic movement between California and Nevada Economic opportunity/stateline reinvention catalyst

9 Project Need 1. Meet intent of Loop Road System concept described in the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact (Public Law ) 2. Improve pedestrian safety, mobility and multi-modal transportation options to address increased pedestrian traffic created by existing and proposed resort improvements 3. Implement regional and local plans for the area: Lake Tahoe Regional Transportation Plan Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program Stateline/Ski Run Community Plan

10 Project Need (continued) 4. Help achieve environmental goals and water clarity requirements, while enhancing the community and tourism experience 5. Mitigate severe summer and winter peak period traffic congestion along US 50 by achieving an acceptable level of service for existing and future traffic demand

11 Project Background and Milestones To-Date May 2004 Completed US 50/Stateline Transportation Planning Study 2009 Development of Project Delivery Team (PDT) 2009 Purpose and Need Statement June 2010 Completed Caltrans Project Study Report/Project Environmental Analysis Report November 2010 Completed Value Analysis/Value Engineering Study Report 2011 Development of alternatives 2011 Environmental scoping July 2011 Initiated Sustainable Return On Investment Study October 2011 Completed Alternatives Evaluation Memorandum

12 December 2011 March 2012 March 2012 December 2012/ Spring 2013 Proposed Timeline Second Public Hearing for Environmental Document, Initiation of Relocation Assistance Plan (RAP) Study Completion of RAP report, 30 % design TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Grant Proposal Certification of Environmental Document & Permits; TRPA, NDOT, Caltrans approval 2013 Design Complete 2014 Relocation (Start Process)* Construction* *funding dependent

13 Project Overview Map

14 Alternatives to Be Evaluated Alternative 1: No Project/No Action Alternative 2: Proposed Project Realignment of US 50 to mountainside of Lake Parkway w/roundabout at US 50 Revitalization of the existing US 50 corridor Alternative 3 Similar to Alternative 2 with signal at Lake Parkway Potential for other action alternative if consistent with purpose and need

15 Relocation Assistance Plan (RAP) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/Caltrans in accordance with federal and state laws RAP involves door-to-door residential interviews to collect baseline information complete Affected residents may be entitled to advisory assistance, moving costs and replacement housing payments

16 Frequently Asked Questions How is the project funded? Do you currently have enough funding to complete the project? Will there be new business signage on the rerouted Hwy 50 and Lake Tahoe Blvd? What opportunities are available to business owners who are slated to be relocated? Do current plans allow for traffic and development growth? What speed limit is proposed for the roundabout? Are there possible road closures for special events? Is there any additional parking in the plan? What is the difference between the Vision Plan and US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project? What role does eminent domain play in the project? Is there any type of storm water improvements being prepared?

17 Community Outreach To-Date January 2012 February 2012 February 2012 February 2012 February 2012 March 2012 March 2012 March 2012 March 2012 April 2012 April 2012 Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe, Sunrisers Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club, Sierra Tahoe One-on-one with Tahoe Meadows Board President, Frank Bliss Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) Mixer & Professional Development Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra South Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club South Lake Tahoe Business Expo South Lake Tahoe Cancer League American Legion, Women's Chapter

18 Next Steps Public comments, suggestions and questions Continue engineering analysis & refine alternatives Develop preferred alternative Secure construction money Design Construction Gateway Statements Ongoing Community Outreach Contact Tiara Wasner regarding group presentations

19 Information/ Contact Contact: Carl Hasty District Manager Tahoe Transportation District Alfred Knotts Project Manager Tahoe Transportation District Tiara Wasner Community Outreach Specialist Brian Judge TRPA Principal Planner Larry Vinzant FHWA-CA Senior Environmental Specialist For more information:

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