Will the Grand Targhee shuttle keep running? Resort asks county for $85k
Grand Targhee Resort is seeking $85,000 in Teton County FY27 community development funds to help keep its Victor/Driggs-to-resort shuttle operating, pointing to employee commuting needs and fewer riders during last winter’s delayed opening.
If you (or your teen) count on a shuttle instead of a second car to get to work or skiing, Grand Targhee is asking Teton County to help keep those buses on the road next year. The resort is requesting $85,000 in FY27 “community development” funding — with $0 requested from the Town of Jackson — to support its shuttle service that runs between Victor/Driggs and the resort. (It’s described as operating as a subcontractor to START Bus.)
In its application, Grand Targhee says the money helps cover basics like fuel, labor and maintenance on aging buses, and that the shuttle reduces Ski Hill Road traffic and parking crunch at the resort. The resort says it tracks success mainly through daily ridership logs (separating employees and guests), plus parking density and traffic flow.
The resort also notes ridership was down this past winter after a delayed opening pushed normal mid-November shuttle use into December. It reported February year-to-date ridership dropping from 27,381 riders in FY25 to 19,118 in FY26, alongside a dip in skier visits. Details are in the START Board staff report — Grand Targhee Resort Community Development Funding Application.
Background
Teton Backcountry Alliance seeks $23,520 for the 2025/26 Teton Pass Shuttle and additional, unspecified funding for the Ambassador Program to enhance safety and reduce congestion, with operations planned from December 2025 to April 2026.
Latest: 2026-04-20 — Scheduled end of the 2025/26 Teton Pass Ambassador Program season.
curated as of 2026-06-05
On July 7, 2026, the Teton County Board formally objected to Grand Targhee's expansion plan, citing transportation, housing, emergency services, and wildlife concerns, and called for enforceable mitigation measures and better coordination with county planning.
Latest: 2026-07-07 — Teton County Board of County Commissioners sent an official objection letter to the Grand Targhee Resort Master Development Plan Project FEIS and Forest Plan Amendment, outlining concerns and requesting stronger mitigation and coordination measures.
curated as of 2026-07-06
The Grand Targhee Resort expansion is under active regional review as of May 2026, with a major joint workshop scheduled for July 2026 to address socioeconomic and environmental impacts. No final approvals or construction have occurred yet.
Latest: 2026-07 — Planned joint workshop to address the Draft EIS and regional impacts of the Grand Targhee Resort expansion (scheduled).
curated as of 2026-05-25
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | START Board Staff Report — Grand Targhee Resort Community Development Funding Application | staff report |