Timeline + Documents

THE TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN WAS ADOPTED AT THE DEC. 16, 2022 BOARD MEETING. TO VIEW THE PLAN, PLEASE CLICK HERE. 

Timeline Overview

A third-party consultant, Design Workshop, has been working with members, committees and staff on the Trails and Open Space Master Plan Update. They will continue throughout the project to identify and plan for areas of opportunity that will meet the needs of Tahoe Donner’s ever-changing membership, recreation and landscape needs. 

October 2021

☑ Request for Proposal (RFP) for Trail Master Plan (TMP) revision release
☑RFP response review by staff and Trails + Open Space (TOS) Committee chairs

November 2021

☑ Consultant contract awarded to Design Workshop (DW)
☑ Consultant introduction at TOS Committee meeting

December 2021

☑ DW researches association, trail files, recent member survey results, etc.
☑ Preliminary online survey launch; closing date January 28
☑ Through mid-January: Hiking, Mountain Bike and Equestrian clubs/user groups opportunity to meet with DW and TD staff

January 2022

☑ January 5 TOS Committee meeting
☑ DW and TD staff develop focus areas of analysis based on member, club, TOS meetings and survey results; focus areas will identify areas of opportunity/concern and alternative development
☑ TD manager input and DW to discuss overlap of TMP and land management activities with amenities such as ski areas, youth camps, food and beverage outlets, golf course, etc.
☑ External partner opportunity for TD staff and DW consultants to meet with external neighbors, partners and stakeholders; discuss opportunities for collaboration areas of concern and how updated TMP ties into town, county, United States Forest Service (USFS) and Truckee Donner Land Trust (TDLT) trail plans
☑ January 28 regular board meeting to share TMP progress to board and members

February 2022

☑ February 1 Equestrian Club meeting
☑ February 2 trail planning webinar – view meeting recording here and presentation here
☑ February 2 TOS Committee meeting
☑ February 10 Hiking Club meeting
☑ February 15 Mountain Biking Club meeting
☑ February 25 regular board meeting to share TMP progress to board and members

March 2022

☑ TOS Committee meeting
☑ Focus area alternatives are developed
☑ DW to conduct second online survey
☑ March 25 regular board meeting to share TMP progress to board and members
☑ Through April: Alternatives offered for membership input

April 2022

☑ April 21 regular board meeting to share TMP progress to board and members
☑ Through May: Alternatives narrowed into draft plan

May 2022

☑ DW to conduct webinar following second survey close
☑ Revise TMP draft based on feedback

June 2022

☑ Share TMP draft to membership for feedback

Summer 2022

☑ Regular board meeting to present TMP to board for adoption

October 2022

☑ Share draft plan for member review

November 2022

☑ Nov. 2 special board meeting

December 2022

☑ 2022 TOS Master Plan adopted by board at Dec. 16 regular board meeting

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