The City of Sacramento is undertaking a SVS (Sacramento Valley Station) Commuter Bus Stop Consolidation Project, using TIRCP (Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program) and SacTA (Sacramento Transportation Authority) Measure A funding. The project will reduce the number of commuter bus stops, and consolidate commuter bus service to these fewer stops with better amenities. It … Continue reading SVS Commuter Bus Stop Consolidation Project
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7th & 8th transit streets
The previous post on Route 11 running on 7th Street southbound and 8th Street northbound, and light rail Gold Line for six stations and Blue Line for three stations on these same streets, reminds us the idea of making 7th and 8th into transit streets. We wrote about that years ago (2017): Transit Streets on … Continue reading 7th & 8th transit streets
Truxel Bridge: what’s next
The Sacramento City Council approved the staff recommendations on the Truxel Bridge project at the Tuesday, February 18 meeting. The meeting lasted over three hours, with the only agenda item being the Truxel Bridge Concept and Feasibility Study. Most speakers were against the inclusion of private motor vehicles on the bridge, and the Sacramento Active … Continue reading Truxel Bridge: what’s next
Stockton Blvd BRT
The City of Sacramento has entered into an agreement with SacRT and Sacramento County for the 'Stockton Boulevard Multimodal Partnership and Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project'. Agenda item 12 on the Sacramento City Council agenda for 2025-02-25 is on the consent agenda and is not expected to be controversial, but the item includes text about … Continue reading Stockton Blvd BRT
Truxel Bridge to SacCouncil 2025-02-18
For previous posts on the proposed Truxel Bridge, see category Truxel Bridge. The Truxel Bridge Concept and Feasibility Study is on the Sacramento City Council agenda for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the 5:00 PM session. It is the only agenda item for that session. The recommendations in the staff report are that council accept the … Continue reading Truxel Bridge to SacCouncil 2025-02-18
SacAdapt
SacRT and The City of Sacramento Office of Climate Action and Sustainability are collaborating on the SacAdapt Transportation Adaptation Plan. This effort is funded by a Caltrans Adaptation Planning Grant, and will guide the City and SacRT in preparing for climate impacts to our transportation system, like extreme heat, flooding and high winds. The quick summary: … Continue reading SacAdapt
Truxel Bridge at SacATC 2025-01-16
The Getting Around Sacramento blog report on the SacATC meeting includes information about the decision made by the commission to 'reject the Truxel Bridge Concept and Feasibility Study and instead recommend that the City Council direct staff to evaluate and study a Truxel Bridge alternative without personal motor vehicles.' https://gettingaroundsac.blog/2025/01/17/sacatc-meeting-2025-01-16-2/?page_id=13302
Truxel Bridge at SacATC 2025-01-16
For previous posts on the proposed Truxel Bridge, see category Truxel Bridge. The 2025-01-16 agenda for SacATC (City of Sacramento Active Transportation Commission) includes item 5: Alternative Recommendation: Truxel Bridge Concept and Feasibility Study. The staff report, American River Crossing Alternatives Study Summary Report, American River Crossing Alternatives Study Technical Report, presentation boards from workshops, … Continue reading Truxel Bridge at SacATC 2025-01-16
Truxel Bridge with light rail
Our previous post SacCity Truxel Bridge meeting estimated a width of the Truxel Bridge with light rail and walking and bicycling facilities at 57 feet. Looking back to the Green Line to the Airport Transitional Analysis Report (2010-11), it includes the graphic below showing the preferred bridge cross-section that would initially have only one light rail … Continue reading Truxel Bridge with light rail
SacCity Truxel Bridge meeting
For previous posts on Truxel Bridge, see category 'Truxel Bridge'. On November 13, the City of Sacramento held a Truxel Bridge Community Open House at SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MoSaC). There were more people in attendance than any meeting I've attended during the pandemic, and for several years beforehand, indicating good community engagement … Continue reading SacCity Truxel Bridge meeting
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 