Speeding in the Kings Beach grid is a real problem, especially with drivers cutting through to avoid traffic on Highway 28, making neighborhood streets feel unsafe. While past projects added roundabouts, bike lanes, and better crosswalks, many streets are still too wide and straight, encouraging fast driving despite posted limits. Signs alone won’t slow people down—street design needs to make it natural to drive at safe speeds. More speed humps, traffic circles, curb extensions, and even chicanes (gentle curves in the road) could help, along with better pedestrian crossings and on-street parking to visually narrow the road. Slower streets mean a safer, quieter, and more livable neighborhood where walking and biking feel comfortable, not like a risky choice. If you want to see more done to calm traffic in the grid, get involved with Strong North Tahoe to push for changes that prioritize people over cars.
