County backs California Clean Air Day, staff outline transit and pilot programs

Oct 6, 2026

The board adopted a resolution recognizing October 7, 2026 as California Clean Air Day in Nevada County and heard staff highlight free transit fares tomorrow via Nevada County Connects, an e‑bike employee program, a zero‑emission transit fleet expansion and a South Yuba River shuttle pilot aimed at reducing peak traffic and emissions.

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Mandy Stewart of the CEO's office briefed the board on local activities tied to California Clean Air Day and longer‑term efforts to improve air quality. “California Clean Air Day is 10/07/2026,” she said, pointing to free fares on Nevada County Connects routes, transit pilots and grant‑funded programs such as an employee e‑bike initiative and a growing zero‑emission transit fleet.

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