In an attempt to address vehicle overcrowding in Yosemite Valley, Park Service officials have dedicated one-time funding to expand bus service to the park from nearby communities.

Under the pilot program, the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System will add routes this summer in Merced, Mariposa and Mono counties, and will start a new service out of Tuolumne County.

Read more at mercedsunstar.com.