Category: SacRT light rail modernization

light rail modernization platforms

Though our members have stopped at all of the light rail stations on the Blue Line to Cosumnes River College (CRC) extension (even the currently unused Morrison Creek station), we had not noticed that all of these new platforms, except the terminal platform at CRC, were built to the current standard of eight inches above … Continue reading light rail modernization platforms →

are SacRT low floor rail cars ADA compliant?

At the May 22 SacRT board meeting, Dan Allison spoke for STAR during public comment on the issues in our status post: STAR Update, one of which was continuing concerns about the deployable ramps that are offered for access from the new platforms to the new cars. The difference is about six inches. Jeffery Tardaguila … Continue reading are SacRT low floor rail cars ADA compliant? →

SacRT light rail platform flaws

SacRT is in the process of installing new higher platforms, extending half the length of the stations, to accommodate the new low-floor rail cars on stations that serve the Gold Line. There are several flaws in these platforms that must be fixed before they are safe. The lack of attention to detail on the platforms … Continue reading SacRT light rail platform flaws →

SacRT light rail boarding solution

As described in a previous post, SacRT light rail will NOT be level boarding, SacRT is intending on created a low-floor with step-up railcar and platform system throughout the network. The floor of the new Siemens S700 railcars will be six inches above platform height, requiring riders to make a small step up to board. Riders … Continue reading SacRT light rail boarding solution →

level boarding and Network Integration Plan

In 2020, the Capitol Corridor, SacRT, and the City of Sacramento received a TIRCP (Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program) grant of $3.9M for planning and construction at Sacramento Valley Station, connections between SacRT light rail and the Valley Rail stations in Sacramento, and a bus layover facility. The grant required a Network Integration Plan … Continue reading level boarding and Network Integration Plan →

Phoenix Valley Metro Rail light rail boarding

This will be the last of the posts about other light rail systems (whew!) unless a reader has something to contribute. But look forward to a post about how SacRT might address its problem with not-level boarding. Valley Metro Rail operates a single light rail line in the Phoenix area. It uses low floor Shinki … Continue reading Phoenix Valley Metro Rail light rail boarding →

Salt Lake City TRAX light rail boarding

The Salt Lake City TRAX light rail system, operated by the Utah Transit Authority, has three light rail lines (and one commuter rail line). The oldest Blue line uses high-floor Siemens SD-100 and SD-160 railcars. The newer Green and Red lines use Siemens S70 low-floor railcars and are entirely level boarding stations. TRAX highlights that … Continue reading Salt Lake City TRAX light rail boarding →

Denver RTD light rail boarding

Continuing on a series of posts about light rail boarding in various cities that Sacramento area people may have experience with or interest in. Denver RTD (regional transit district) has an extensive light rail system which is low floor but not level boarding. The photos below is from denverurbanism.com. I apparently did not take any … Continue reading Denver RTD light rail boarding →