Resilience improvement plan and regional emergency communications and transportation plan

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) received a $1.75 million Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), awarded on September 16, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2029. This award funds the development of a Resilience Improvement Plan and Regional Emergency Communications and Transportation Plan for the Lake Tahoe region in Nevada. These planning initiatives support FHWA's objectives to enhance transportation infrastructure resilience and emergency preparedness through comprehensive regional coordination.

The project deliverables encompass strategic planning services that advance regional transportation system resilience and emergency response capabilities. As a regional planning authority serving the Lake Tahoe Basin, TRPA will develop integrated plans addressing infrastructure vulnerability assessment, emergency communications protocols, and transportation network continuity strategies. This planning effort aligns with the PROTECT (Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation) Program priorities under CFDA 20.205, which emphasize climate resilience and natural hazard mitigation in transportation systems. The four-year project period allows for comprehensive stakeholder engagement and coordination with regional partners to establish durable frameworks supporting transportation system resilience across the interstate Lake Tahoe region.