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Presentation by John Andoh, Executive Director, updating the Board on the South Tahoe Area Transit Authority.
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The South Tahoe Area Transit Authority (BlueGO)
BlueGO is a coordinated public/private transportation system for the South Shore region of Lake Tahoe that combines the resources of previously offered services under one management and one system, designed to streamline resources and offer an easy, convenient, personalized transit option to locals and visitors.
In the past, riders had to navigate a maze of various transportation services to figure out the most expeditious route to their destination. Now, customers can access comprehensive information from dedicated hotline phones, telephone information lines and a website. BlueGO now offers riders a seamless travel experience. With one centralized management in charge of coordinating all vehicles, software to track location and progress, and a host of different services from which to choose, riders benefit from improved timeliness, easy-to-use ride request options and an environmentally friendly service.
BlueGO is a service of the South Tahoe Area Transit Authority which consists of members representing the City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, Douglas County, Tahoe Transportation District, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, The Ridge Resorts, MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa, Horizon Casino Resort, Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Harveys Casino Resort and Lakeside Inn and Casino. Administrative support is provided by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
BlueGO is the marketing name for the South Tahoe Area Transit Authority (STATA) and was formed on May 1, 1998 through the member agencies above signing what is called the Participation Agreement to Implement A Coordinated Transit System At South Lake Tahoe. Bylaws for STATA were adopted and the Articles of Incorporation were filed in the State of Nevada in January of 2000. The implementation of BlueGO was through permit condit...
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