Nevada County Transportation Commission

04/29/2026

Do you walk or use your bike on the SR 20/49 connector? Please share your opinion! Complete this short survey: engage.dot.ca.gov/sr20_49gvstudy

Do you walk or bike along the SR 20/49 interchange? We’d love your input!

Caltrans is studying this interchange to explore solutions that better support bikers and pedestrians. Help shape the future of this interchange by sharing your thoughts.

Take our quick survey: engage.dot.ca.gov/sr20_49gvstudy

03/31/2026

NCTC and the City of Nevada City are developing a plan to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, mobility, and access to schools along the Zion Street / Sacramento Street corridor. Join us for the final public workshop to review the draft concept and share your thoughts with the project team! Thursday, April 2nd, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Miners Foundry

02/04/2026

Please Join Us for a Public Open House for Re-Envisioning Transit in Western Nevada County! Wednesday, February 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Madelyn Helling Library, Gene Albaugh Community Room.

Limited parking will be available at the library. Additional parking will be available nearby at the Rood Center. You can also take transit! The Route 1 Nevada County Connects bus will drop you off right in front of the library.

For more information about the project, please visit futureofnevcotransit.org.

12/17/2025

NCTC in coordination with Nevada County Transit Services is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the transit system in western Nevada County. This study effort will examine existing services such as bus service/routes, bus types, fares and fare payment options, bus stops/park and ride lots, real time tracking, and research new and innovative ways to provide transit services to residents of Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Rough and Ready, Lake Wildwood, Alta Sierra, North San Juan, and Lake of the Pines. Please help us by completing the Nevada County Transit Awareness Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJCW2Y9 to provide feedback and help shape the future of transit in Western Nevada County!

12/15/2025

Take a moment to review the draft environmental document for the proposed State Route 49 Grass Valley Wildfire Evacuation Route Project and share your comments. Click the link for complete details. https://conta.cc/497v0ru Comments are due by January 12.

10/13/2025

Did you miss the October 2nd Open House on the SR 49 Multimodal Corridor Improvement Project? Would you like to share your input on the proposed improvements between SR 20/Uren Street and the Regional Dispatch Center?

Visit the Caltrans Engagement Portal https://engage.dot.ca.gov/03-0n780 to view the materials shared during the Open House and take a short survey to share your thoughts on the proposed improvements.

If you have any questions reach out to Sam Vandell, Caltrans Project Manager ([email protected]) or Jeremy Linder, Caltrans Public Information Officer ([email protected]).

09/23/2025

Join NCTC and Caltrans at the SR 49 Multimodal Corridor Improvement Project Open House on Thursday October 2nd from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Eric Rood Administrative Center located at 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959.

NCTC received a $13.9 million Active Transportation Program grant from the California Transportation Commission to enhance safety along the SR 49 corridor by implementing new multi-use paths, sidewalk, enhanced crossings, and four intersection improvements, allowing residents and visitors to travel along and across the SR 49 corridor safely and comfortably while accessing nearby destinations.

Visit https://www.nctc.ca.gov/Projects/SR-49-Multimodal-Corridor-Plan/index.html for more information. If you have any questions reach out to Sam Vandell, Caltrans Project Manager ([email protected]) or Jeremy Linder, Public Information Officer ([email protected]).

08/26/2025

Do you travel on State Route 20 through Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, or Nevada Counties? We want to hear from you! Caltrans District 3 is developing a long-range plan to improve SR 20 for all travelers – whether you’re driving, biking, or walking. We are exploring ways to reduce congestion, improve intersections, enhance bicycle and pedestrian access, and more.
Take the quick survey: https://engage.dot.ca.gov/p03051

06/09/2025

Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane closures in multiple locations along State Route 49 (SR 49) as several projects continue in Placer County.

03/19/2025

What do you love about walking and biking in Nevada City? What do you wish was different? Join us for an Open House style Community Workshop on Tuesday, March 25, 4:30-6:30pm at Forest Charter School Multipurpose Room, 470 Searls Ave, Nevada City. We are looking for input about your experience traveling on the Zion Street/Sacramento Street corridor to help us in developing a plan to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, mobility, and access to schools along the corridor, including connections to Deer Creek Elementary and Seven Hills Middle School. Visit www.tinyurl.com/zion-sac-mobility-plan for more information and opportunities to provide your input online.