Douglas County Senior Services and Public Transportation operates DART Transportation, a public body providing transportation services in Douglas County, NV, is applying for federal financial assistance under the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Rural Public Transportation Program authorized under 49 U.S.C. Section 5339. This program provides for bus and bus facilities transportation programs in rural and small urban areas. DART Transportation proposes to provide the following service:
1. DART Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb shared ride service for seniors 60 years and older and ADA residents of Douglas County. Certification is encouraged to utilize this service, which provides access to: Minden, Gardnerville, Gardnerville Ranchos, Genoa, Ruhenstroth, Johnson Lane, Indian Hills, Topaz Ranch Estates and the Tahoe Douglas Service area.
2. DART Express is deviated fixed route and open to all public riders. DART Express connects Douglas County in these following areas: Tillman Center, Carson Valley Medical Center, Wal-Mart, Community and Senior Center, Shopping Center (Smiths), Carson Valley Inn, Library, Carson Valley Swim Center and Ironwood Center. Each bus stop sign provides quick references for riders concerning times and routes.
Fares
Adult (age 12 & over)............................... $2.00 per ride
Seniors...................................................... $1.00 donation per ride
Social Services........................................ $1.00 per ride
Student ID Discount................................ $1.00 per ride
Medicare & ADA rides (60 and under)... $1.00 per ride
Private non-profit agencies located within the service area who are interested in providing services or have objections to the current public system, are advised that they may request a public hearing to be conducted to provide a means for them to express their views relative to the proposed project on the probably social, economic and environmental effects involved on the proposed project. In lieu of requesting a public hearing, interested parties may submit their comments on the proposed services by sending a written response to:
DART Transportation
1329 Waterloo Lane
Gardnerville, NV 89410
775-783-6455 office, 775-783-6457 fax
gbonar@douglasnv.us
Please submit comments by April 10, 2022. Should a public hearing be requested, a public notice will be published stating the date, time and locations of the hearing.
Pub Date: April 9, 2022 Ad # 23169
