TART’s Park & Ride Program Expands to Reduce Congestion for Tahoe City Events
Feb 06, 2026 03:31PM ● By Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association News Release
The free event shuttle programs will allow residents and visitors to attend popular Tahoe City events while helping reduce traffic congestion, parking demand and environmental impacts. Photo courtesy of Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association
TAHOE CITY, CA (MPG) - Building on the success of previous TART Park & Ride programs, the free event shuttle program is expanding to make it easier for residents and visitors to attend popular Tahoe City events while helping reduce traffic congestion, parking demand, and environmental impacts.
The program launches Feb. 27 and will operate through April 9, 2027. This program is funded by Transient Occupancy Tax-Tourism Business Improvement District (TOT-TBID) Dollars at Work and managed by Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association, Tahoe City Downtown Association and Palisades Tahoe.
Designed to increase public transit use for local events, the program offers two shuttle options. The Olympic Valley shuttle offers free parking at Palisades and makes stops at Everline, River Ranch and TART Olympic Valley stops.
The West Shore shuttle stops at Granlibakken, Sunnyside, Homewood and Tahoma. By providing a convenient alternative to driving into Tahoe City, the shuttle aims to decrease vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions, while improving the overall event experience.
The free shuttle will serve a wide range of community events throughout the season, including SNOWFEST Fireworks on Feb. 27, Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic on June 6, Concerts at Commons on Sundays from June 14 through Sept. 6, Fourth of July Celebrations from July 3 to 5, Tahoe City Oktoberfest on Sept. 19 and more.
“This program offers a simple, stress-free way to enjoy Tahoe City’s most popular events while supporting our shared goals of sustainability and reduced congestion,” said Sara Van Siclen, executive director of the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association.
“By choosing the shuttle, attendees help protect the community and environment that make these events special.”
Additional event dates, schedules and shuttle details will be announced closer to each event. For more information, visit: tahoetruckeetransit.com/parkandride.
About the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association (TNTTMA)
Since 1989, the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association (TNTTMA) has fostered public-private partnerships and resources for advocacy and promoted innovative solutions to the unique transportation challenges of the Tahoe Truckee region. Through collaboration among more than 80 member organizations, TNTTMA advances innovative transportation solutions that reduce congestion, improve access and protect the region’s natural beauty.
