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Board backs study of micro‑transit in eastern Nevada County and minor pilot funding
Summary
Supervisors authorized staff to include eastern‑county micro‑transit options in an upcoming operations analysis and to commit a modest one‑time amount (up to $5,000) to reimburse transit trips that help measure demand. The County will coordinate with Truckee and regional transit agencies for a full assessment.
County transit staff and supervisors discussed micro‑transit needs in unincorporated areas near Truckee and directed staff to evaluate demand and include summit/transit options in a systemwide operations analysis.
Supervisor Bullock asked staff to investigate whether residents in areas such as Soda Springs, Donner Summit and other unincorporated neighborhoods would use on‑demand or micro‑transit connections to Truckee. Transit staff said a comprehensive operations analysis already funded through the Nevada County Transportation Commission (NCTC) could incorporate summit‑area and eastern‑county scenarios; that study’s RFP is expected in February with a 12–18 month timeline for completion.
Why it matters: Supervisors noted gaps in transit coverage east of Donner Summit, including seasonal worker needs and youth riders who use Truckee’s TAR/TART services. Several board members said better data is needed to determine whether regular service or targeted pilots make sense.
What the board directed: Staff were asked to include eastern‑county micro‑transit scenarios in the upcoming operations analysis and to coordinate with Truckee and Sugar Bowl for ridership data. The board also authorized up to $5,000 of county general‑fund money to reimburse transit trip costs in unincorporated areas as a short‑term measure to collect demand data for planning.
Timeline and next steps: Staff said they could add the summit component to the NCTC-funded operations analysis and expected the RFP to issue in February; the full study would take 12–18 months. Staff will return with study results and recommendations for pilot design or service changes.
Ending: Supervisors supported data collection and study work; the modest $5,000 reimbursement was intended only to help gather immediate demand signals for the larger study.
