SacRT will implement starting next year a discount (50%) for veterans via the Cal-ITP benefits program and Tap2Ride. It is not clear when the new Tap2Ride (Cal-ITP) readers will be installed on buses and light rail platforms (there will be no readers on the old or new light rail cars), but SacRT is already encouraging … Continue reading Tap2Ride discount for veterans
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hydrogen is too expensive
Despite the predictions of agencies, including California Air Resource Board (CARB), and the fossil fuel companies, that the price of hydrogen will decrease, it has only been increasing. Below are just few of the many articles about hydrogen prices. Logistical woes and high pump prices stall California H2 market development, S&P Global, 2024-01-25 The Rising … Continue reading hydrogen is too expensive
SacRT and Cal-ITP
Tap to Ride could offer low-income discounts! SacRT installed Cal-ITP (California Integrated Transit Project) Tap to Ride readers on light rail cars, which accept fare payments from credit cards or mobile wallets. It can read regular credit cars with contactless NFC capability, or Cash App cards which allow cash to be added to a card … Continue reading SacRT and Cal-ITP
hydrogen?
SacRT received a Federal Transit Administration grant of $77M to purchase hydrogen fuel cell buses and create a new bus maintenance facility at McClellan which will include a hydrogen fueling station. The grant and publicity highlights and keeps using the term "zero emission buses (ZEB)". The buses are zero emission, at the point of use, … Continue reading hydrogen?
SacRT Board 2024-10-14
The SacRT Board of Directors will meet today, Monday, October 14, at 4:00 PM. The meeting is at the new location, 1102 Q St, 4th Floor, Suite 4600, Sacramento, which is one block from the 13th Street light rail station. Public comment, on agenda items or 'matters not on the agenda' may be made in … Continue reading SacRT Board 2024-10-14
SacRT Safety Survey
From a SacRT email: "The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is committed to providing a safe and respectful transit experience for all our riders and we need your input to help make this possible. We’re conducting a customer survey to gather your feedback on important safety concerns, including your experiences with street harassment and how … Continue reading SacRT Safety Survey
low income fares for SacRT?
STAR and the other transit advocacy organizations have long encouraged SacRT to implement low-income fares. SacRT currently offers half-off fares for disabled and seniors, but only offers regular full fares for low-income riders. There are some individuals who receive transit passes or tickets through social service agencies and nonprofits, but that number is small. The … Continue reading low income fares for SacRT?
SacRT changes direction on Smart Ride
This is a follow-on to the end of SmaRT Ride and STAR position on voucher program. SacRT has scheduled three sessions to introduce the new concept to the public. The first is online, Thursday, October 10, 3:30 to 5:00 PM. An email from SacRT has some details: "SacRT is transitioning its SmaRT Ride on-demand microtransit service to … Continue reading SacRT changes direction on Smart Ride
STAR position on voucher program
Please note that this was developed before SacRT decided to scrap its Uber-based rideshare voucher program, so some parts will be irrelevant. However, it is useful to see our thoughts about services that were provided under the existing Smart Ride program (though unsustainable), and that might be provided under a revised Smart Ride program (hopefully … Continue reading STAR position on voucher program
the end of SmaRT Ride
As mentioned in the recent MAC post, the future of SmaRT Ride, the on-demand micro-transit service provided by SacRT, was on the agenda. SmaRT Ride, as it is currently configured, will probably end on December 31. The MAC heard about plans before the SacRT board or public did. The item will be on the agenda … Continue reading the end of SmaRT Ride
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 