Douglas County expands DART service into Topaz Ranch Estates and South County

Jun 4, 2026

The Board approved a DART Topaz route expansion to provide fixed-route transit service for Topaz Ranch Estates and South County, adding three daily runs and an estimated $8–12k annual fuel budget; staff will evaluate ridership and return with a cost-benefit review.

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Douglas County’s Community Services Department won board approval to expand the Douglas Area Rural Transit (DART) system into South County and Topaz Ranch Estates, beginning July 1 if implementation proceeds on schedule. Community Services Director Brooke Ady described a phased plan that adds a fixed route with three daily round trips between Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) and the Gardnerville/Minden community center, with connections to Walmart and Carson Valley Health.

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