Service Name: PUBLIC BUS - NEVADA COUNTY CONNECTS

Organization Name: NEVADA COUNTY TRANSIT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - NEVADA COUNTY CONNECTS

• Description: Route maps and bus schedules are available in the Nevada County Connects Rider's Guide, at www.nevadacountyconnects.com or call the office 530-477-0103 x 0 for travel planning information. See below for info about evacuating with animals in event of disaster.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Google Transit Trip Planner - Information for the western Nevada County public transit system is available in the Google Maps app for trip planning in our community. To access this tool with a mobile device, visit Google Maps and select the public transit option or use it on the Nevada County Connects Trip Planner web page.---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Nevada County Connects public buses provide fixed route transit services. Paratransit and senior dial-a-ride transportation services are available through Nevada County Now (formerly Gold Country Lift) https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2262/Nevada-County-Now-Paratransit-ServicesRider's Guides with a system map, bus schedules and general information can be picked at local public libraries, Nevada City City Hall, Grass Valley City Hall, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce.Nevada County Connects Route 5 travels to the Auburn Station for connections to Placer County Transit, Auburn Transit, Sacramento Light Rail, and Amtrak Thruway bus service as connecting schedules allow.INFO ABOUT FARES & PASSES - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2259/Fares-and-PassesPeople who have EBT cards may be eligible for bus passes on Nevada County Connects. Contact your worker via the Nevada County Department of Social Services to find out.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Evacuation orders and animalsIn the event of evacuation for an emergency, Nevada County Connects bus service (formerly Gold Country Stage) and Nevada County Now paratransit service (formerly Gold Country Lift) provide transportation for evacuees with animals as follows (NOTE: this could be superseded by the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services): - Service animals are allowed. No size or type restrictions (except that they must be small enough to fit on the bus).- Non-service animals are allowed. Size requirement: animals must be in a leak proof cage that is carried and controlled by their owner. No type of animal restrictions (birds, snakes, and others are welcome). No large non-service animals allowed who cannot be carried (e.g., horses, cows). CONTACT: Nevada County Connects: 530-477-0103; Nevada County Now: 530-271-7433, toll free 855-341-7433
• Website: https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
• Email: nevcoconnects@nevadacountyca.gov
• Phone(s): (800) 872-7245, (530) 885-2877, (530) 906-3700, (530) 477-0103, (530) 477-0103, (530) 477-7847, (888) 660-7433, (530) 477-0103, (530) 271-2107
• Hours: Mon 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Tue 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Wed 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Thu 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Fri 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sat 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM;
• Areas Served:
• Categories:
  • Local Bus Transit Services
  • Disability Related Transportation
  • Public Safety Power Shutoff Notice Assistance
  • General Paratransit/Community Ride Programs
  • Travel Directions/Trip Planning
• Contacts:
  • Robin Van Valkenburgh, Transit Services Manager, nevcoconnects@nevadacountyca.gov