105,078 Cars off the Road
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Mountaineer has taken more than 100,000 cars off the road.
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Per month, that's 3,500 cars off the road.
180,261 VMT Reduction
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Mountaineer has reduced vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 180,261 miles.
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That's a 6,000 VMT reduction per month.
586,621 Passengers
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On average, Mountaineer serves 653 passengers daily.
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Weekends, holidays and powder days, Mountaineer serves 1,000-2,000 passengers per day.
281,093 Rides
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Mountaineer has provided nearly 300,000 rides.
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Nearly 60% of Mountaineer rides are shared by two or more passengers.
9 Minute Average Wait Time
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On average, passengers wait just 9 minutes from the time they request a ride until the time Mountaineer picks them up.
Firsts
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Pioneered and was the first to provide microtransit in the Lake Tahoe / Truckee region commencing December 1, 2018.
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First to utilize a Tourism Business Improvement District to fund transportation.
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First in the Lake Tahoe region to form a Tourism Business Improvement District.
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Catalyst for Lake Tahoe and Truckee microtransit including TART Connect in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee, and Lake Link in South Lake Tahoe, providing millions of free rides which reduces traffic congestion, and improves the environment and guest & resident experience.
Statistical Records
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Busiest dates on-record:
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Dec. 24, 2024: 2,286 passengers
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Feb. 8, 2025: 2,146 passengers
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Most passengers in a season: 106,736 passengers in 2023-24
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Most rides in a season: 50,530 rides in 2023-24
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Highest average daily passengers in a season: 783 in 2023-24
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Most evening passengers between the two valleys: 3,771 in 2024-25