SacRT’s Citizens Transit Academy is a four-class course designed to educate and engage residents, business and community leaders about SacRT’s planning process and how transit shapes our communities. Classes will be held once a week over a four-week period and are designed to include discussion, presentations, interactive group exercises and field trips.

The first Academy will be held this summer, July 18 – August 8. Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 21. SacRT will be looking for participants that live and work in communities throughout our service area. Academy participants will represent Sacramento’s diverse population, which may include a mix of students, business professionals, seniors, individuals with disabilities, appointed and elected officials, key stakeholders and community-minded individuals.

Graduates will be recognized as knowledgeable representatives for public transit and be encouraged to engage the community in conversations about the regions mobility needs.

Look for more information, dates and guidelines at https://www.sacrt.com/apps/transitacademy/.

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