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CAB members prioritize SR 28 intersection fixes and winter maintenance in Tahoe transportation input session
Summary
During a public input activity on the Tahoe Transportation Plan, Incline Village–Crystal Bay attendees placed State Route 28 intersection improvements first, followed by winter maintenance and multiuse path connectivity. Participants debated the scope of multiuse paths, e‑bike rules and a proposed mobility hub.
The Incline Village–Crystal Bay Citizen Advisory Board held a public input session on the Tahoe Transportation Plan and asked residents to rank eight “buckets” of projects. Participants placed State Route 28 intersection improvements — Lake Tahoe Boulevard through the town center — as the top priority, followed by winter maintenance and multi‑use path connectivity.
Dave Salaro, Washoe County assistant county manager, had asked the group to prioritize eight project types, including SR 28 intersections, bus‑stop and ADA improvements, multi‑use path connectivity, winter maintenance, local intersections and roadways, transit service and parking (including a proposed mobility hub), Main Street revitalization and technology/data needs.
Residents and business representatives voiced detailed, low‑cost fixes they want considered for SR 28 intersections: lower posted speeds in the town center, leading pedestrian intervals for crosswalk buttons, and flashing beacons visible on all four approaches at the SR 28/Route 947 crossing to improve turn‑conflict visibility. “The flashing beacons they put in on two sides are great, but they should be on four sides because most pedestrian and cyclist incidents happen with turns,” said one commenter.
Main Street revitalization drew support: Linda Oppedahl of the Incline Village Crystal Bay Association said the program focuses on redesigning the roundabout, improving commercial signage and beautification, and reducing temporary signs that clutter sidewalks.
A recurring debate centered on the Crystal Bay–Incline Village multiuse route. Some residents urged a commuter‑style, 8‑foot‑wide paved trail to move e‑bikes and bicycling commuters off SR 28; others warned about motorized bikes and high‑speed e‑bikes on narrow shared paths. “I think the class twos don’t belong on the multiuse pathways… they are much too powerful,” said speaker Steven Ross. By contrast, commenter Elise Fett urged an 8‑foot commuter trail and said it would also serve as an additional evacuation route.
Winter maintenance on paths was a practical concern. Denise Davis described recent conditions where uncleared pedestrian paths forced people into roadway lanes during snowy, icy stretches, creating safety hazards for walkers and drivers.
Why it matters: The county is developing a 2025 priority list for transportation investments; residents said inexpensive intersection safety fixes and reliable winter maintenance would improve safety and walkability while larger projects like a mobility hub and trail connections deserve further study.
