New design wraps should be on for Nevada County Connects busses in the near future. Speaking on “KNCO: Insight” on Monday, Transit Services Manager, Robin Van Valkenburgh, says the Board of Supervisors has approved the vendor contract….

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Wey’s entry, called “Poppies”, was the winner of a design contest conducted by Nevada County Connects for the public fall, out of 56 entries. Van Valkenburgh says they wanted art that best exemplified local cultural diversity, a love for the outdoors, and the creativity of the community. He hopes you can start seeing the new design on the busses in a month or so. County Executive Officer Allison Lehman says the bus service here is especially noteworthy for a couple of age groups, including those who want to continue living independently…

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Lehman says Nevada County Connects is also a very safe and efficient mode of transportation for teens and younger children.