Category: SacRT

STAR opposes 2022 sales tax measure

Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) is opposed to the proposed transportation sales tax measure for the November 2022 ballot. The proposed measure was developed without public engagement by a private group called A Committee for a Better Sacramento, and is sponsored primarily by greenfield developers who will benefit from the traffic-inducing Capital Southeast Connector.The … Continue reading STAR opposes 2022 sales tax measure →

sales tax allocations to transit

STAR's Action Team member DD Cathcart compiled a table showing the percentages allocated to transit in the current proposed measure, and past measures, offered here with some additional information. Since the 2020 measure was never placed on the ballot, the percentage for that one is based on the best information available to us. YearNametaxtermtransitparaequivnotes1988A1/2 cent?38.3%1/6 … Continue reading sales tax allocations to transit →

light rail beyond American River College

Following on to the post light rail to American River College, this one looks to the northeast, to possible routes to Roseville, Citrus Heights, and Folsom. As shown on the first map (pdf), potential routes include going from Watt/I-80 back onto the Union Pacific Railroad corridor to Roseville, going from American River College (ARC) to Roseville … Continue reading light rail beyond American River College →

light rail to American River College

There have been several proposals to extend Blue Line light rail beyond the Watt/I-80 station, to American River College (ARC), and to further destinations such as Citrus Height, Roseville, or Folsom. This extension of the 'Northeast Corridor' was at the top of the list for SacRT years ago, but it seems to have been dropped. … Continue reading light rail to American River College →

SacTRU on April 9 with the ‘Jameses’

Please join SacTRU (Sacramento Transit Riders Union) on Saturday, April 9, 1:00PM, via Zoom. The meeting will feature James Boyle and James Drake, the 'Jameses', for updates on SacRT planning efforts. This is a good chance to get more information about the service changes (reductions) taking place tomorrow, proposed changes for September 2022, and insight … Continue reading SacTRU on April 9 with the ‘Jameses’ →

light rail and demographics

STAR has long objected to the SacRT practice of selecting light rail extensions without considering all the potential extensions, or additions. The Green Line to the Airport is politically popular, but no evidence has been provided that would indicate it is the best project for ridership and service. In fact, light rail to airports is … Continue reading light rail and demographics →

Measure 2022: if not this, then what?

At the recent ECOS Climate Change Committee meeting, Roger Dickinson raised a question that was on many people's mind: If the proposed sales tax measure does not qualify for the ballot or does not pass, how will SacRT get the funds it needs as matches for its grant applications? Should the advocacy community consider supporting … Continue reading Measure 2022: if not this, then what? →

Measure 2022: transit projects

Here is the main transit section of the proposed transportation sales tax measure, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Maintenance, Operations, and Transformative System Improvements (25.11%). The Senior and Disabled Transportation Services (3.05%) section is separate. 25.11% of all annual net tax revenues generated by this Measure shall be allocated monthly to SacRT for the transit … Continue reading Measure 2022: transit projects →