PLACER COUNTY

Placer County took a significant step towards its long-term transit fleet modernization goals following approval from the board of supervisors on Dec. 9 to purchase 16 new public transit buses, including four electric buses for the Truckee/Tahoe region.

The buses will enhance service reliability, reduce vehicle emissions, increase fleet sustainability, and support continued service growth across Placer County Transit and Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit.

The bus purchases are fully funded with no impact on the county’s general fund. Funding is provided from federal grants, Senate Bill 1 (State of Good Repair), the local transportation fund, Senate Bill 125 (Transit Program), the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, as well as an affordable housing grant from the creation of the Meadow View Affordable Housing project in Martis Valley.

The board also approved two budget amendments for the coming fiscal year to increase Placer County Transit’s budget by $1,623,454 and increase TART’s budget by $8,099,829.

These investments reflect Placer County’s ongoing commitment to strengthening public transportation, reducing fleet emissions, and ensuring safe, reliable mobility for residents and visitors throughout the region.

Learn more about Placer County’s transit programs at placercountytransit.com.

~ Placer County press release