As part of the Tahoe Basin Bicycle / Pedestrian Master Plan, LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. with assistance from Alta Planning + Design developed a bicycle and pedestrian use level estimation model. The model estimates bicycle and pedestrian trips on Class I/Shared Use Paths and Class II/bicycle lanes for travel corridors in the Tahoe Region. This model is based upon observed facility use levels in the Tahoe Region, data regarding the characteristics of individual facility users, as well as demographic and travel data for the Tahoe region. Note that this model is for relatively urban or inter-community travel corridors, and is not applicable to mountain bike trails.

The model, which is used to help estimate the impacts of bicycling and walking region-wide for the Regional Plan update, can also be used to estimate bicycling and walking on individual trail segments.

Jurisdictions, departments of transportation, funders, and other long-term bicycle planners will find the model useful for estimating potential trail use of planned projects.

Bicycle Trail User Model

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