2016 Class 1 Bike Path Snow Removal Spring Survey Results
Did you know that the City of South Lake Tahoe clears Class 1 Bike/Multiuse paths as a secondary function after a significant snow event? The South Lake Tahoe Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Bicycle Advisory Committee posted a survey from April 16, 2015 – May 15, 2016 asking participants for input on snow removal on Class 1 Bike/Multiuse paths during winter months.
Survey Results (PDF)
In summarizing the survey results;
- 82% for respondents agreed that snow removal should occur on Class 1 bike/multiuse paths.
- The most heavily used bike/multiuse paths in winter months is Al Tahoe Blvd.
- 78% of respondents walk on bike/multiuse paths in winter months.
- 61% of respondents said they would not be impacted if snow removal did not occur on bike/multiuse paths.
Committee Members
- David Reichel (Committee Chair)
- Bruce Eisner
- Chuck Nelson
- John Upton
- Peter Fink
- Paul Amato
- Russ Dahler
- Shay Navarro
Meetings
Committee members generally meet on the fist Wednesday of each month at 9am at the City of South Lake Tahoe Administration offices located at 1901 Airport Rd.
About the Committee
The Bicycle Advisory Committee operates under the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority. The purpose of this Authority is to enhance the recreational facilities in the South Lake Tahoe Area of the County.
The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority consists of:
- City of South Lake Tahoe
- El Dorado County
- Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District
Reports
Biannual Joint Powers Authority Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) Report (PDF) from January 29, 2016.
Past Projects
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bicycle Trail Rehabilitation Project
The Joint Powers Authority Bicycle Committee and the City hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the bicycle rehabilitation project completed on the majority of the class 1 bike trails throughout the City on Friday September 19th at noon. Check out the video!