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 5311. This
program provides for capital, administrative and operating assistance
for public 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 May 31, 2023. Should a public hearing be
requested, a public notice will be published stating the date, time, and
locations of the hearing
Pub Date: May 3, 10, 2023 Ad # 33295
