The Tahoe Transportation District is hosting four public workshops to provide information and gather questions and opinions regarding the National Scenic Byway (SR28). The workshops will be held in– Reno/Sparks, Incline Village and Carson City – to obtain significant public participation. (http://www.tahoetransportation.org)  

The SR 28 corridor stretches from Crystal Bay to Sand Harbor to Spooner Lake – creating a ridge-to-shoreline plan that will help keep Lake Tahoe’s waters clear, improve safety and offer convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Who:              

Local residents are invited to meet representatives from the Tahoe Transportation District and project partners including Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Nevada Division of State Parks and Nevada Highway Patrol for information and refreshments.

When:            

Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

University of Nevada – Reno, Joe Crowley Student Union

1664 N. Virginia St.; Reno, Nev.

Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 5 -7:30 p.m.

The Grove at South Creek Events Center

95 Foothill Rd.; Reno, Nev.

Thursday, Oct. 4 from 5 -7:30 p.m.

Carson City Community Center – Bonanza Room

851 E. William St.; Carson City, Nev.

Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 5 -7:30 p.m.

The Chateau at Incline Village

955 Fairway Boulevard; Incline Village, Nev.

To solicit maximum public input, attendees and no-attendees will be able to provide comments in real time via a web-based software program. For more info and to join the conversation visit www.tahoetransportation.org  and click on the Crowdbrite icon on the homepage through Sunday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m. PST.

Everyone participating in the Open Houses or via TTD’s website will be entered into a drawing to win a $150 Scheels gift card. (Need not be present at drawing to win; rules and details available at www.tahoetransportation.org.)

For more information, visit www.tahoetransportation.org/openhouse  or call 775-589-5500. Comments and contact information can be emailed to Derek Kirkland, Project Manager at dkirkland@tahoetransportation.org or 775-589-5502.