The Tahoe Fund and the Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp Committee (TMAR) have teamed up to bring greater access for visitors to the Tahoe Meadows area, with a planned construction of an accessibility ramp along a boardwalk and incredible views starting this autumn. Through a $150,000 donation from Steve and Sandy Hardie as well as matching funding from the Tahoe Fund, the region stands to benefit from increased access and educational signage about the local flora and fauna. Roberta Ross, chairperson for the TMAR, has noted that “we strive to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the beauty of Tahoe Meadows, regardless of physical ability.”
Accessibility Ramp to Boardwalks
The Tahoe Fund is proud to partner with the Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp Committee (TMAR) to bring greater access to the region’s natural beauty. Visitors to Tahoe Meadows near Mt. Rose summit will now be able to enjoy a boardwalk trail and incredible views, as well as signage about the local flora and fauna, thanks to the generous donation of $150,000 for a new accessibility ramp to the boardwalks.
This donation, from Steve and Sandy Hardie, will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Tahoe Fund, doubling its impact. The gap analysis commissioned by the Tahoe Fund on access and inclusion in the Tahoe region has revealed that opportunities to enjoy this beautiful area are currently limited, making the ramp a valuable addition for all.
Building the Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp
The TMAR is excited to collaborate with the Truckee Meadows Park Foundation and the US Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District to build a Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp. Once all necessary funding and environmental approvals have been attained, construction is anticipated to begin this autumn. Roberta Ross, chairperson for the Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp Committee, expressed the importance of the ramp: “We strive to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the beauty of Tahoe Meadows, regardless of physical ability.”
Every donation to this project will be matched up to $75,000, so please visit tahoefund.org/tahoemeadows today and support the Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp!
The Tahoe Fund, in association with Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp Committee and their donors Steve and Sandy Hardie, is providing an incredible opportunity for everyone to enjoy the beauty of Tahoe while improving access and inclusiveness in the region. The boardwalk addition, any signage, and now the accessibility ramp is part of collective effort to ensure everyone can experience the wonders of the beautiful landscape offered by Tahoe Meadows. This project looks be completed autumn, making it a great must-see space this upcoming season.
