South Lake Tahoe City Council approves additional $500K for expanded Lake Link service

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Link microtransit service is being expanded in South Lake Tahoe. The next phase will move the service area west along US50 to Lodi Avenue, encompassing the Tahoe Sierra (Sierra Tract) and Highland Woods neighborhoods.

The South Lake Tahoe City Council approved the additional funding of $500,000 to support the expanded service which is provided by the South Shore Transportation Management Association (SSTMA).

Lake Link is a free on-demand rideshare microtransit service that riders access through a mobile app to book their trips in real-time. The dedicated and ADA-accessible vans, the majority being equipped with bike and ski racks, will pick up and drop off riders at any location within the service area. Service is currently provided from the vicinity of the Hwy 50/State Route 207 (Kingsbury Grade) intersection to the Al Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Community College area.

The expansion funded by the City is expected to be operational by the middle of January 2024. This funding also enabled the service hours to be extended to 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, which was implemented on December 1.

This expanded investment, coupled with the partnership with SSTMA, aims to enhance connectivity, accessibility, and convenience for residents and visitors alike, offering a flexible and efficient solution to address the unique needs of riders.

Mayor Cristi Creegan expressed enthusiasm for the expanded investment, stating, "Our commitment to enhancing transportation access in South Lake Tahoe is underscored by this significant investment and strategic partnership with SSTMA."

For more information about the Lake Link microtransit service, please visit www.ss-tma.org/lake-link/.