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Residents press Washoe County on e-bike safety, crosswalks and senior transportation
Summary
Multiple residents at the CAB meeting urged faster action on bike-path infrastructure and clearer signage for growing e-bike use, flagged crosswalk repainting needs and sought clarification on whether senior-ride programs cover the lake area or only Reno/Sparks.
Public commenters at the Incline Village CAB meeting urged county staff to accelerate work on bicycle infrastructure, clarify signage, repaint crosswalks and clarify the geographic reach of senior transportation services.
Concerns about signage and enforcement: multiple residents and CAB members described confusion caused by partial sharrow (bike symbol) markings on Lake Shore Drive and differing signs that leave pedestrians and bicyclists uncertain which side of the roadway they should use. Neil Jones (Washoe County Open Space and Blue Parks Commission Chair) and other residents reported near-miss incidents and asked for clearer delineation of bike lanes, standalone bike paths, or shared-use paths.
Crosswalk maintenance and safety: speakers noted faded crosswalks at key intersections and questioned why repainting sometimes occurs late in the season. One resident recounted being struck in a crosswalk and urged higher maintenance priority for pedestrian safety. Staff said certain state-managed routes (e.g., State Route 28) use different pavement-marking procedures and that county crews have a more limited durable marking option that can cost more but lasts longer.
Senior transportation and visitor flows: board members asked whether the county’s senior-ride program is countywide or limited to Reno/Sparks; staff said the county’s program information on the county website suggests countywide eligibility, but the RTC sign-up page appears to restrict enrollment to Reno/Sparks. Staff agreed to verify program eligibility and coordinate with human services.
What was requested: residents urged the county to coordinate with NDOT on consistent signage, to repaint or cover conflicting markings, to explore separated bike lanes or multi-use paths on key corridors, and to prioritize repainting crosswalks near high-pedestrian corridors. The CAB also heard recommendations to include visitor flows and pedestrian-only populations (trail users and event crowds) in the county’s evacuation modeling.
What’s next: staff said they would coordinate with the sheriff’s office for enforcement guidance, work on clarifying signage with NDOT and other state partners, and bring back information on the senior-ride program’s coverage area.
