SR 89 Corridor Plan
The project will examine issues like parking along the highway, curb and gutter, pedestrian access, etc., with emphasis on Emerald Bay and the Camp Richardson areas. The project will also look at potential bike path routes south of Meeks Bay and through the corridor.
Valuable information has been gathered about the current roadway-related problems and one thing is clear – resolving the issues will not be as simple as adding more parking spaces or trying to get more people to ride existing transit services. Solutions will require multiple approaches and collaboration across the board. TRPA has listed the following goals for the plan:
Improve safety
Expand travel choices
Enhance visitor experience
Improve and leverage technology
Protect the environment
Promote economic vitality
For more detailed information on the Corridor Plan including the Fact Sheet and access to e-mail updates on the project directly from TRPA, visit the TRPA website. FOWS is a participating member of one of the community stakeholder groups for this project.
Timeline
September 2020:
The final State Route (SR) 89 Corridor Plan, which lays out options to improve traffic and pedestrian conditions in the future (especially at Emerald Bay), was approved by the TRPA Governing Board on September 30. The Plan involves a variety of measures to improve public safety, reduce congestion, increase transit, and improve recreation, and would be implemented in phases. Ongoing coordination will be necessary to ensure future projects within the plan are implemented.
June 2020:
TRPA and partners anticipate release of the draft plan at their July 2020 Governing Board hearing followed by a 30-day public comment period. A stakeholder workshop and public webinar are planned during this period. Final adoption is slotted for September; however the schedule may change due to the impacts of COVID. To learn more about the SR 89 Recreation Corridor Management Plan and sign up for e-newsletters, visit www.trpa.org/SR-89.
What can I do?
Every West Shore resident should understand this project and its potential impact on our community, so thank you for reading this and staying active! More ways to help:
Write letters to Placer/El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the TRPA Governing Board.
Attend Placer/El Dorado County and TRPA public meetings and workshops. Check our site for updates on upcoming meetings.
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