SacRT has published a one-page about what they would do with the share from the potential Measure A transportation sales tax measure. SacRT's share is somewhat less than 40%, as part of the 'transit' allocation would go to regional rail. Check the graphic below or download the pdf. sacrt-measure-a-allocation-infographicDownload STAR's position on transit funding is … Continue reading SacRT and Measure A
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STAR thoughts about SVS & TIRCP
SacRT is submitting a grant application for Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) for funds to double-track the Green Line light rail to the River District, and to make modifications at Sacramento Valley Station (SVS). These are STAR's thoughts about the project. Light Rail double-tracking Beyond the Gold Line double-tracking to Folsom, which we … Continue reading STAR thoughts about SVS & TIRCP
SacRT Seeking Comments on Potential Service Changes April 2020
Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) is soliciting comments on service changes for next spring, which might include buses between Davis and UC Davis Medical Center, buses to Sacramento airport, and other more minor route and schedule changes. Please see the SacRT page https://www.sacrt.com/apps/sacrt-seeking-comments-on-potential-service-changes/ for details, including three documents. Comments are due by Tuesday, November 12. The … Continue reading SacRT Seeking Comments on Potential Service Changes April 2020
SacRT Forward schedules available
Bus schedules for the revised SacRT network are now available, on the updated website at https://www.sacrt.com/forward/. The new schedules start September 8, 2019. Maps and route brochures are not yet available.
More on light rail modernization
As a follow up to the post on light rail modernization, SacRT staff provided some additional information, below. 1. The tracking to Historic Folsom is fully funded. The environmental phase is in progress. It is anticipated to be complete in mid-2023. 2. The source of funding for the 13 replacement light rail vehicles is the … Continue reading More on light rail modernization
Participate in SacRT’s First Citizens Transit Academy
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 … Continue reading Participate in SacRT’s First Citizens Transit Academy
SacRT light rail modernization
SacRT has started the process of modernizing the light rail fleet and service. The first steps were to extend evening service on the Gold Line to Historic Folsom, which is the last station on the line (it formerly ended at 7:00PM, but now extends to 11:30PM on weekdays and Saturday, 9:30PM Sunday), and to increase … Continue reading SacRT light rail modernization
SacRT Florin Station Homeless Triage Center Survey
SacRT is soliciting community input on the proposal for a homeless triage center at the Florin Road Light Rail Station. The map is below, followed by the text of the survey if you wish to preview it and think about your answers beforehand. STAR has not taken a position on the issue. The survey is … Continue reading SacRT Florin Station Homeless Triage Center Survey
STAR position on SacRT Forward
Below is the position statement of STAR on the final network plan of SacRT Forward. The plan will be considered at the SacRT board meeting tonight (Monday, February 25), with the staff recommendation being adoption by the board. Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR), welcomes this opportunity to comment on the final SacRT Forward Network … Continue reading STAR position on SacRT Forward
SacRT Forward final network plan
SacRT has released the final network plan, which will go to the board on Monday, February 25. Though the board may modify the proposal, or delay a decision, staff is recommending adoption. STAR will be making a statement on the plan at that board meeting, largely supporting the network. We will not be making comments … Continue reading SacRT Forward final network plan
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 