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Yosemite Drops Summer Timed Reservations, Tackles Traffic

5/26/2026

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The National Park Service eliminated Yosemite’s timed reservation requirement for the summer.
On May 23, Fox26 News Director Jim Jakobs reported a four-hour YARTS bus ride caused by heavy traffic and packed roads.
Park officials will use real-time traffic monitoring, active parking management and extra staff to ease congestion.
They urge weekday travel, visits to Tuolumne Meadows or Wawona, and texting “ynptraffic” to 333111 for updates.

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Story summary

The National Park Service eliminated Yosemite’s timed reservation requirement for the summer.
On May 23, Fox26 News Director Jim Jakobs reported a four-hour YARTS bus ride caused by heavy traffic and packed roads.
Park officials will use real-time traffic monitoring, active parking management and extra staff to ease congestion.
They urge weekday travel, visits to Tuolumne Meadows or Wawona, and texting “ynptraffic” to 333111 for updates.