We wrote about the transition from SacRT SmartRide to the new Flex program, but haven't posted since the new program went into effect. Flex is considerably different from SmartRide. SmartRide was an attempt to serve all possible riders, but required a subsidy per rider of about $47 which was not sustainable. Flex serves riders who … Continue reading SacRT Flex
SacRT apps
SacRT announced about two years ago that they would be consolidating their apps into one. Hasn't happened. SacRT BusTracker: The new app has a rating of 1.8/5 on the iOS AppStore. This sort of score usually indicates an app with major flaws, or that doesn't work at all. The app does work, at least for … Continue reading SacRT apps
SacRT/Sac bus stop enforcement
SacRT and City of Sacramento are starting a bus stop enforcement program, against people who park in or block bus stops. Bus stop blocking is a serious safety issue for riders, and operators. Either the bus must stop away from the curb, or the stop must be skipped. This is inconvenient, for sure, but also … Continue reading SacRT/Sac bus stop enforcement
transit legislation
There are several bills that have been introduced to the legislature in this session (2025-2026) that relate to transit. SB 71 (Wiener): California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: transit projects. This bill would make permanent the exemption from CEQA for transit (bus, rail, ferry) and related projects. SB 73 (Cervantes): California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions. This … Continue reading transit legislation
Truxel Bridge to SacCouncil 2025-02-18
For previous posts on the proposed Truxel Bridge, see category Truxel Bridge. The Truxel Bridge Concept and Feasibility Study is on the Sacramento City Council agenda for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the 5:00 PM session. It is the only agenda item for that session. The recommendations in the staff report are that council accept the … Continue reading Truxel Bridge to SacCouncil 2025-02-18
APTA Industry Footprint
Note: Updated to highlight search by elected districts. APTA (American Public Transit Association) makes the APTA Industry Footprint webpage available. The page provides summaries of transit nationwide industry info, federal appropriations, transit systems, supply chain, facilities, funding, economic impact, spending, and ridership. A search bar allows subsetting information by state, district, or legislator. For example, … Continue reading APTA Industry Footprint
SacAdapt
SacRT and The City of Sacramento Office of Climate Action and Sustainability are collaborating on the SacAdapt Transportation Adaptation Plan. This effort is funded by a Caltrans Adaptation Planning Grant, and will guide the City and SacRT in preparing for climate impacts to our transportation system, like extreme heat, flooding and high winds. The quick summary: … Continue reading SacAdapt
SacRT Board 2025-02-10
We did not post about the board meeting agenda beforehand, but there was useful information in three presentations given during the meeting. The slides were not available at the time of the meeting, but were added shortly after. Agenda 4.1: Street Harassment and Transit Safety Survey (L. Hinz) staff report pdf, presentation pdf Agenda 4.2: … Continue reading SacRT Board 2025-02-10
SacRT Board Changes
For 2025, there are several changes to the SacRT Board of Directors. Rick Jennings has moved up from Vice-Chair to Chair. It is common though not required for a person to first serve as Vice-Chair, then move to Chair. Bobbie Singh-Allen is the new Vice-Chair. Continuing members are Rick (City of Sacramento) and Bobbie (City … Continue reading SacRT Board Changes
SacRT Board direct elections?
STAR is concerned about governance of SacRT. The Board of Directors is composed of officials elected to city councils and county Board of Supervisors. These people do serve on the SacRT board by choice, appointed by the mayor or the county chair, so they have some interest in transit, but it is often an interest … Continue reading SacRT Board direct elections?
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 