Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transportation (TART) provides public transportation, much of it free, for the Truckee – North Lake Tahoe region. TART connects with Greyhound, Amtrak, and Truckee Transit at the Truckee Depot. Offers ADA complementary service for individuals who cannot ride a public bus due to physical, mental, or other health issues. If a person qualifies, then they can get door to door service within the TART fixed route. TART is a public transit service operated by the Placer County Department of Public Works, funded by Placer County, Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission and the Town of Truckee.

TART has four distinct services

• TART - Fixed route public bus service
• TART Connect - Curb-to-curb service. Reserve trip via app or phone. See link below.
• Placer TART Paratransit Service - Complementary ADA taxi service that is comparable to the level of fixed route bus service provided by TART. This means that ADA complementary taxi service is provided …

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The Town of Truckee offers both Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride service in the Truckee area.

For ADA certified passengers fares are freeon the Fixed Route and on the Dial-A-Ride (click link to download the ADA Application:https://www.townoftruckee.com/home/showdocument?id=7969).

These services provide a range of options for travelers to access recreation, employment, shopping, and social service opportunities while helping our region’s environment.

Truckee TART Local Fixed Route services vary by season. Click link for Schedule information:https://tahoetruckeetransit.com/.  Buses serve the Recreation Center, Regional Park, Downtown Truckee, Tahoe Forest Hospital and Medical Offices, Gateway Shopping Center, Crossroads Shopping Center, Donner State Park, and the west end of Donner Lake.  

Truckee TART Dial-A-Ride door-to-door service is offered year round to the general public with priority service for seniors and persons with disabilities, and … [read more]

The City of Nevada City is served by the transit programs below.

• Nevada County Connects Public Bus 530-477-0103
• Senior Dial-A-Ride service & Nevada County Now Paratransit 530-271-7433, toll free 855-341-7433

Web pages

• Nevada County Connects Public Bus - https://nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
• Senior Dial-A-Ride service -  https://ca-nevadacounty.civicplus.com/3578/Dial-A-Ride-Service
• Nevada County Now Paratransit - https://ca-nevadacounty.civicplus.com/2262/Nevada-County-Now-Paratransit-Services

Nevada County Now offers paratransit and senior on-demand dial-a-rides. There is no Sunday service. Service area includes Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, and other local areas (see link to map in Web Pages section below). Bus hours: 7am - 6pm  Monday - Friday. 7:30am - 4:30pm Saturday.

See bottom of this listing for info about evacuating with animals in event of disaster.

PARATRANSIT
The County of Nevada Transit Services administers an origin-to-destination/door-to-door paratransit service for persons with disabilities who, due to a mental or physical disability, are unable to use the fixed-route bus system, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Eligibility for Paratransit Service

• In order to become eligible for paratransit service, a passenger must complete an ADA application form and be certified as eligible. Forms (printer friendly and fillable PDF) are available on the web page and through the Nevada County Transit Office 530-477-010…

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The City of Grass Valley is served by the transit programs below.

• Nevada County Connects Public Bus 530-477-0103
• Senior Dial-A-Ride service & Nevada County Now Paratransit 530-271-7433, toll free 855-341-7433

Web pages

• Nevada County Connects Public Bus - https://nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
• Senior Dial-A-Ride service -  https://ca-nevadacounty.civicplus.com/3578/Dial-A-Ride-Service
• Nevada County Now Paratransit - https://ca-nevadacounty.civicplus.com/2262/Nevada-County-Now-Paratransit-Services

The Nevada County Connects public buses provide fixed route transit services in Western Nevada County.

General Information

See below for info about evacuating with animals in event of disaster.

• Route maps and bus schedules are available on the website.
• Info about fares and passes is on the website. People who have EBT cards may be eligible for bus passes on Nevada County Connects. Contact your worker via the Nevada County Department of Social Services to find out.
• The Transit app provides real-time info for bus locations.
• Google Transit Trip Planner - Information for the western Nevada County public transit system is available in the Google Maps app for trip planning in our community. To access this tool with a mobile device, visit Google Maps and select the public transit option or use it on the Nevada County Connects Trip Planner web page.
• Rider's Guides with a system map, bus schedules, and general information can be picked at local public libraries, Nevada City City Hall, Grass Vall…

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Nevada County Connects provides local and regional fixed-route bus service to the Cities, towns, and unincorporated areas of Western Nevada County, including Nevada City, Grass Valley, Penn Valley, Rough and Ready, Lake Wildwood, Alta Sierra, Lake of the Pines, and the regional hub at the Auburn Amtrak station.


Info about bus fares and passes for Nevada County Connects, the public bus system in Western Nevada County, is on the website.

Discounted bus fare cards are available for qualified seniors, people with disabilities, and youth passengers. Children 5 years and younger ride free. The forms of identification listed below are required in order to be eligible for discounted fares. All applicants must have and show a valid photo ID.

Seniors

• Senior (65+)
  • A valid state Driver's License or picture/age ID card
  • A valid Medicare card (not Medi-Cal)
• Senior (80+) - Golden Ticket is a Lifetime Pass to the Nevada County Connects bus system (formerly Gold Country Stage) for seniors aged 80 and…

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Placer Rides provides information about transportation options and financial assistance for Placer County residents. It is NOT a direct provider of transportation services.

A list of non-emergency transportation service providers and a transportation handbook of services throughout Placer County is available in print or digital formats.


Web pages from above with visible url links

• Placer Rides - https://seniorsfirst.org/my-rides/
• How Do I Get There if I Don't Drive? - A guide to transportation options in Placer County - https://www.api-marketing.com/flip/seniorsfirst/transportation-handbook/

The City of Auburn has its own Transit Services and also contracts with Placer County Transit to provide additional transit options to Auburn residents.

Auburn Loop

The Auburn Loop is Auburn Transit’s deviated fixed route service. It provides direct transportation to and from any Auburn Loop bus stop as well as deviations up to ½ mile throughout the City and parts of surrounding Placer County.

Service Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm

Book rides with the Transit Dispatcher at 530-906-3171 or by using the TransLoc app

Auburn OnDemand

Auburn OnDemand is a City-provided ride share service that allows riders to set origins and destinations anywhere within Auburn city limits as well as some parts of surrounding Placer County.

Service Hours: Mon-Sat, 6am-7pm

Book rides with the Transit Dispatcher at 530-906-3171 or by using the TransLoc app

Web pages

• Auburn Transit Services - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/192/Transit-Services
• TransLoc app - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3269/How-to-Use-the-TransLoc…

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The Alta Colfax is run by Placer County Transit and is a deviated fixed route servicing ¾ of a mile off I-80 from Auburn Amtrak station, Colfax Amtrak station, and the Alta store. It operates twice daily Monday – Friday.

Web pages from above with visible url links

• Home -https://placercountytransit.com/routes/alta-colfax/