Regional businesses, resorts and community leaders intent upon improving the local weekend traffic delays are launching a pilot free ski shuttle program, dubbed the Truckee-Tahoe Free Ski Shuttle, which will provide its inaugural service on President's Day weekend, February 18-20.

The following updated release was issued on January 5, 2012

Truckee, Calif., (Jan. 5, 2012) – Those who have experienced peak season traffic jams while trying to navigate certain stretches of Truckee and North Tahoe roadways en route to or from a day on the slopes, have a new transportation option to consider.  Regional leaders intent upon improving the local weekend traffic situation are launching a pilot free ski shuttle program, dubbed the Truckee-Tahoe Free Ski Shuttle, which will provide service on President’s Day Weekend, Feb. 18-20.

The Truckee-Tahoe Free Ski Shuttle will take skiers from Truckee to Northstar California Resort or Palisades Tahoe, and back again at the end of the day. The park ‘n ride lots will be located at the Truckee High School (11725 Donner Pass Road) providing a connection to Palisades Tahoe and the Truckee Tahoe Airport (10356 Truckee Airport Road) offering shuttle service to Northstar California. Buses will run from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with departure every 30 minutes.

The free shuttle offers savings on gas and provides an eco-friendly mode of travel.  By riding the shuttle, users will be helping to put fewer cars on the road, enabling a faster ride to the mountain for everyone.  Added bonuses of the free shuttle service include: being delivered right at the villages eliminating any long walks; letting a professional driver worry about road conditions and traffic so you are free to visit, surf the web or text; meet some new skier and rider friends;  and a “goodie bag” stuffed with savings redeemable at local businesses.

For more information, visit Facebook.com/FreeSkiShuttle, twitter @FreeSkiShuttle or call toll free (866) 443-2027.

The Truckee-Tahoe Free Ski Shuttle is a collaborative program provided by Northstar California, Palisades Tahoe, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, Tahoe Donner Association, North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce, Town of Truckee, Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association, Truckee Tahoe Airport District and the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District.