Category: Transit
Route 50 Express Service will be available for The Knight Monsters Playoff Games
Tahoe Transportation District is pleased to announce the extension of Route 50 to accommodate select Tahoe Blue Event Center events throughout 2025.
The Route 50 Express will extend to the Kingsbury Transit Center (with FREE parking available at the parking garage adjacent to Kahle Dr. on eastbound Highway 50).
Buses will stop on US 50 directly in front of the Tahoe Blue Event Center at the designated bus stop. If you’re planning on attending a event, be sure to take advantage of the expanded FREE service.
Please go to the Transit Route 50X page to view the schedules.
For up-to-date information, download the transit app:
TTD WILL CONTINUE OPERATING AS SCHEDULED WHILE FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION REVIEWS PROGRAMS AND POLICIES
Public transit services provided by the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) will continue operating as scheduled while the new federal administration reviews programs and policies. Riders can rely on TTD to maintain regular service, ensuring that residents, commuters, and visitors have access to safe and dependable transportation throughout the region.
TTD’s transit operations are highly dependent on federal funding, with minimal local funding sources available to offset potential disruptions. Federal grants and allocations support both daily operations and long-term capital projects, making continued access to these funds critical for maintaining and improving transit services in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
We are actively monitoring the situation and working with our federal, state, and local partners to understand the potential long-term impacts. While current services remain unaffected, prolonged disruptions to federal funding could present challenges for future transit operations and infrastructure projects.
TTD remains committed to ensuring reliable transportation for the community and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
For more details, please visit www.tahoetransportation.org
JASON BURKE JOINS TTD AS SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is pleased to welcome Jason Burke, AICP, as its new Senior Transportation Planner. Jason brings a wealth of experience in urban planning, stormwater management, and climate resilience to the role, further strengthening TTD’s commitment to delivering sustainable and innovative transportation solutions for the Lake Tahoe region.
Jason joins TTD after serving as Complete Streets Program Manager for the City of South Lake Tahoe, where he led efforts to protect Lake Tahoe’s water clarity by reducing sediment and nutrient pollutants in urban runoff and improving community mobility options. His work included designing and maintaining urban runoff treatment systems, advancing Complete Streets initiatives, and supporting multimodal transportation projects that benefit the community and visitors alike.
Read the full press release HERE.
ROUTE 50 EXPRESS SERVICE FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE AND UPCOMING EVENTS
The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is expanding its popular Route 50 Express Service to include several high-profile events at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. In addition to New Year’s Eve festivities at Stateline and Tahoe Knight Monsters hockey games on December 27-29, 2024, and January 24-26, 2025, the service will also support two marquee 2025 events: the Lake Tahoe Reggae Winter Festival on February 15-16, 2025 and John Summit: Experts Only show on February 21-22, 2025.
Read the full press release HERE.
TTD LAUNCHES ENHANCED TRANSIT FOR TAHOE BLUE EVENT CENTER
December 2, 2024 (Stateline, Nev.) – The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is enhancing its Route 50 Express Service to accommodate attendees of select Tahoe Blue Event Center events, starting with the John Legend concert on December 6. This extended service offers a convenient, reliable, and FREE transportation option for eventgoers, with plans to expand service to additional events throughout 2024 and 2025.
The Route 50 Express will operate between the South Y Transit Center and the Kingsbury Transit Center, with stops outlined in the schedule below. Parking along the route is limited; however, free parking is available at the garage on Kahle Drive near eastbound US 50 and the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Mobility Hub. The first bus will arrive at the Tahoe Blue Event Center at 5:35 PM, one hour before doors open, and the last bus departs at 10:45 PM.
This pilot program aims to support a variety of events, including select Tahoe Knight Monsters games (Dec. 12, 14-15 and 27-29), Disney Junior Live (Dec. 13), concerts, sporting events, and more, providing free, accessible transit for both locals and visitors. Additional events and Route 50 Express Service schedules will be posted at www.tahoetransportation.org.
For added convenience, buses will pick up and drop off directly at the designated stop on US 50 in front of the Tahoe Blue Event Center.
Read the full press release HERE.
TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT LAUNCHES BUS IN ACTION PHOTO CONTEST
UPDATE: Contest Extended to January 3, 2025
October 1, 2024 (Stateline, Nev.) — The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 “Bus in Action” Photo Contest, encouraging riders to share their unique experiences of riding TTD buses. Whether it’s a snapshot of your favorite bus stop, your daily commute, or a candid photo of your favorite driver, we want to see how our buses play a part in your life!
The contest begins on October 1, 2024 and runs through December 1, 2024. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST on the closing date.
“We’re excited to see the community’s creativity in action,” said Jim Marino, Deputy District Manager of the Tahoe Transportation District. “Our riders are the heartbeat of our transit system, and this contest is a fun way to showcase how the bus serves Lake Tahoe.”
Participants can submit their photos by any of the following methods:
- Email your photo to info@tahoetransportation.org with the subject line #BusInAction.
- Post your photo on the Tahoe Transportation District Facebook page.
- Share your photo on Instagram and tag us using #BusInAction and @tahoetransportationdistrict.
One lucky Grand Prize winner will receive a $500 gift card to Stio Mountain Apparel. The winning photograph will also be featured on TTD’s social media channels and promotional materials. Entries will be judged by TTD executives based on how well the photo captures Lake Tahoe’s scenic beauty with the bus in action and how it inspires ridership.
The contest is open to all legal residents and employees within the TTD’s jurisdiction who are 18 years of age or older. Submissions must comply with the Official Rules available on our website at www.tahoetransportation.org. Photos must be original and should not feature any third-party-owned material unless permission is provided. Each participant is limited to five entries.
For more information, read the FULL press release HERE.
28th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit Transportation Information – August 14, 2024
Please read the below information on transit, bag policies, and logistics carefully. We expect very high attendance for the event and have implemented a number of new safety features. Please plan accordingly. There will be a livestream of the event available for those who can’t attend in person.
TRANSIT
- There will be no on-site parking at Round Hill Pines Resort. Everyone must use public transit, park-and-ride services, or bike paths. Walking or biking to the event is highly encouraged. Please see below for more details on bicycle access and shuttle schedules.
- Parking will be extremely limited at the shuttle lots, so please carpool or use alternate modes of transportation if possible.
- There will be no event access via water. This includes paddling, boating, swimming, eFoiling, and all other forms of entry by water.
EVENT SAFETY POLICIES
- Bag Policy (NEW): Clear bags smaller than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ are permitted. Non-clear bags under 5″ x 7″ are permitted. There will be a bag check prior to entry.
- Weapons: No guns or weapons of any kind are allowed at this event.
- Signs: No signs are allowed at the event.
EVENT SCHEDULE
- 8:30am – Booth Fair & Registration Begin. There will be no beach access allowed prior to 8:30am.
- 10am – Program Begins
- 12pm – Program Concludes; Booth Fair Continues Until 2pm with Food Available for Purchase
LIVESTREAM
- If you will not be attending in person, access the livestream here.
TRANSIT DETAILS
Bicycle to the Event:
- Bike routes to Round Hill Pines can be found online at https://map.tahoebike.org/.
- Suggested Route: From the South Shore, bike to the Lam Watah Nature Trail Trailhead (193 Kahle Dr, Stateline, NV 89449) and bike along the path to Round Hill Pines.
- Safely store your bike during the event. A bicycle valet service will be provided courtesy of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition.
Transit From North Lake Tahoe:
- Placer County, in partnership with the Crystal Bay Club, is offering a park-and-ride location for attendees of the 2024 Lake Tahoe Summit. These shuttles will depart from the Crystal Bay Club.
- TART buses will depart from the bus shelter directly in front of the Crystal Bay Club. Buses depart at 7:45am, 8am, 8:15am and 8:30am. The last bus will leave at 8:30am.
- TART buses will remain at the Summit and will depart at 12pm and 12:30pm.
- Using TART’s main line service or TART Connect to travel to the Crystal Bay Club is encouraged. Find TART routes here.
Transit From South Lake Tahoe:
- The Tahoe Transportation District, in partnership with Douglas County, will be offering a park-and-ride location for attendees of the 2024 Lake Tahoe Summit. These shuttles will depart from the Kingsbury Transit Center (169 Highway 50, Stateline, NV 89449. The parking garage adjacent to the DMV and sheriff) with parking available in the parking garage and at Kahle Park.
- Shuttles will begin at 8:30am from the Kingsbury Transit Center to Round Hill Pines.
- Return trips from Round Hill Pines will begin at the conclusion of the Summit at 12pm and continue until 2pm.
- Lake Link, Tahoe’s on-demand microtransit service, will be extending their service boundary to Round Hill Pines for the event. The Public is encouraged to use Lake Link to connect to TTD shuttle routes departing from the Lake Tahoe Community College and Douglas County Parking Garage. Click here to download the Lake Link app.
Driving:
- Limited $10 paid parking is available at Nevada Beach. This is the normal beach parking and is not managed by the Summit event. After parking at Nevada Beach, it is a 1 mile walk along the bike path to Round Hill Pines Resort.
If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please do not hesitate to contact the office of Senator Cortez Masto at 775-686-5750.
Lane Closure near Hidden Beach, July 25-30
Nevada Barricade and Sign Company is scheduled to remove and re-stripe the red ‘Bus Only’ pull outs on SR 28 near Hidden Beach. The work is scheduled for July 25-30, between 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Please expect a lane closure with a pilot car. No work is planned for the weekend, but the pull outs will remain closed. Consequently, there will be no East Shore Express, Route 28, service to these bus stops (#1000 and 1001).
TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT AWARDED $7.9 MILLION FOR DIESEL-ELECTRIC HYBRID BUSES
The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) proudly announces a significant expansion of its green bus fleet, made possible by a generous federal grant valued at $7.9 million. This project will greatly enhance TTD’s efforts to modernize its fleet with environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
With the new funding, TTD will acquire state-of-the-art diesel-electric hybrid buses, which will reduce emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and provide a more sustainable transportation option for the Tahoe community. These buses will contribute to TTD’s goal of supporting a green bus fleet for the future, aligning with broader climate objectives.
For more information, read the FULL press release HERE.
LAKE TAHOE AWARDED $24 MILLION FOR TRANSFORMATIVE TRANSPORTATION AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE EAST SHORE CORRIDOR
June 27, 2024 (Stateline, Nev.) — The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) are announcing the awarding of a $24 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant to TTD to improve the State Route 28 Corridor along Tahoe’s East Shore. U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) pushed to secure this funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with the assistance and support from the TRPA and 12 partner agencies under the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP).
This pivotal federal funding will support implementation of the next phase of the SR28 corridor management plan from Sand Harbor State Park to Thunderbird Cove, one of the most visited recreation corridors in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The multi-benefit project will improve water quality, enhance public safety, provide equitable recreation access, and reduce roadway congestion, according to TTD and TRPA. Bringing forward improvements that make it easier to recreate at Tahoe without a private vehicle is fundamental to the Regional Transportation Plan and the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan.
For more information, read the FULL press release HERE.