CONTROVERSY CONTINUES...143 miles of e-bike trails in Tahoe National Forest? It's up to you.

U.S. Forest Service-Tahoe National Forest 
  · The Tahoe National Forest invites you to provide input on Class 1 E-Bike trail designations for up to 143 miles of existing and yet to be constructed trails. Do you have thoughts, concerns or feedback on the proposal? Have your voices heard by providing comments during this 30-day scoping period.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/4s5vywr7 for information on the proposal, potentially affected trails and to submit your comments. Please note that Facebook comments are not considered for this project.
Read the full news release here: https://tinyurl.com/jrww3r5f
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​FULL NEWS RELEASE:
Tahoe National Forest invites public to provide input on proposed E-Bike trail designations
Release Date: Sep 6, 2024
The Tahoe National Forest is initiating public comment for proposed Class 1 E-Bike designations on up to 143 miles of Forest Service system trails. 
To date, the Tahoe National Forest has designated 103 miles of existing and planned non-off-highway vehicle trails as open to Class 1 E-Bikes, including the recently designated Pines to Mines Trail network. The proposed Tahoe National Forest E-Bike Trail Designation Project will allow Class 1 E-Bikes on up to 143 miles of additional non-off-highway vehicle trails, both existing and yet to be constructed. An overview of existing trails and trails yet to be constructed can be found in the project documents.  
“Opening trails to Class 1 E-Bikes has the potential to provide more diverse recreation opportunities to visitors of varying abilities,” says Tahoe National Forest Trails and Recreation Specialist Joe Chavez. “Our goal is to continue to provide top-tier recreation opportunities while incorporating emerging technology.”  
During the comment period, the public has the opportunity to submit comments regarding issues and concerns related to the project’s proposed actions. Following a 30-day comment period, the Tahoe National Forest will review the public's feedback. Issues and alternatives identified will be addressed as the forest moves forward with environmental analysis.  
Parties interested in submitting public comments may do so in the following ways: 

• Online by visiting: www.fs.usda.gov/project/tahoe/?project=66218 

• By mail:  Beth Martinez, Acting Forest Supervisor c/o Karen Walden, Tahoe National Forest, Supervisor’s Office, 631 Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA, 95959 

• In-person: 631 Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA, 95959 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. 

Submitted comments should include:  

• Name, address and telephone number of the commenter; and if applicable, the organization represented 

• A heading or subject line of “E-Bike Trail Designation” 

• Specific concerns, issues or suggestions related to the project and the reasons for any concerns or suggestions 

A description of the project proposal, including the draft proposed action, a scoping map and a table of potentially affected trails across the Tahoe National Forest is available for review online at www.fs.usda.gov/project/tahoe/?project=66218.
An interactive story map is also available for public viewing at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/2057dd9f2204488bb06583edb0a1227a. 
For more information about the proposed action, please contact Joe Chavez, Trails Manager at (530) 559-2579. 

PRESS RELEASE Contact(s): Sophia Hamann