The project is scheduled for construction in summer 2027. Photo courtesy of Placer County 


TAHOE CITY, CA (MPG) -  Parking, traffic and pedestrian improvements will soon be taking shape in downtown Tahoe City following a $700,000 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant awarded to Placer County by the California Department of Transportation.

The Tahoe City Downtown Access Improvements Project is now fully funded thanks to both the Caltrans grant and local investment from TOT-TBID Dollars at Work, which will advance improvements identified in the Tahoe City Mobility Plan. A total of $1.5 million has been invested in the project through transient occupancy tax funds. The project is designed to improve access, circulation and multimodal connections throughout downtown Tahoe City for residents, visitors and businesses.

Planned improvements include expanding the existing public parking facility on Grove Street from 47 spaces to 69 regular parking spaces, along with three accessible spaces. The project also includes eight electric vehicle charging stations, public safety lighting, two loading and delivery areas, stormwater drainage improvements and construction of approximately a half-mile section of Class 1 multi-use trail.

“Investing in transportation infrastructure that makes it easier and safer for people to park their cars and enjoy the benefits of walking and biking to access local businesses is an important part of maintaining a vibrant Tahoe City,” said Department of Public Works Deputy Director Jared Deck. “This grant allows the county to make significant improvements while advancing the community’s long-term vision for a more connected downtown.”

The project is scheduled for construction in summer 2027. When complete, the improvements are expected to enhance traffic circulation and pedestrian and bicycle access to Tahoe City’s commercial, business and recreational amenities.

The expanded public parking facility will provide additional parking in the center of town for residents and visitors accessing nearby amenities, including the ball field, the Tahoe City Golf Course, the planned Scotty Lapp skatepark, as well as nearby businesses.

To advance the project, the county completed the right-of-way acquisition process and obtained the necessary easements from property owners in downtown Tahoe City. The grant is part of Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program, which funds projects that advance multimodal transportation and land use planning, support regional transportation goals and contribute to greenhouse gas reductions.

For more, visit the Tahoe City Downtown Access Improvements Project webpage: https://www.placer.ca.gov/7098/Tahoe-City-Downtown-Access-Improvements.