Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) is shutting down. The people who have been leading STAR for a number of years are tired, and involved in other issues. Dan, in particular, is unwiling to continue to carry the organization and wants to spend time on other priorities (see https://allisondan.wordpress.com/2025/12/20/changing-focus/). STAR is extremely proud of what … Continue reading end of the line for STAR
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Strong SacTown introduces itself to SacRT
Three members of Strong SacTown introduced themselves to the board during 'items not on the agenda' public comment. Strong SacTown is the local conversation (affiliate) of the Strong Towns national organization. Jenny Mital introduced the concept of next smallest step, rather than big projects, which is one of the key concepts in the Strong Towns … Continue reading Strong SacTown introduces itself to SacRT
Strong SacTown on transit oriented development
This post from Strong SacTown writer Troy Sankey is almost two years old, but we were reminded of it, and want to link to it. There are three parts, and it starts with Transit Oriented Development in Sacramento: Part 1. Troy lays out the arguments for making residences, jobs, and destinations close enough together than … Continue reading Strong SacTown on transit oriented development