Truxel Bridge at SacATC 2025-01-16

For previous posts on the proposed Truxel Bridge, see category Truxel Bridge. The 2025-01-16 agenda for SacATC (City of Sacramento Active Transportation Commission) includes item 5: Alternative Recommendation: Truxel Bridge Concept and Feasibility Study. The staff report, American River Crossing Alternatives Study Summary Report, American River Crossing Alternatives Study Technical Report, presentation boards from workshops, … Continue reading Truxel Bridge at SacATC 2025-01-16 →

SacRT low-frequency bus routes 11 & 13

There are two low-frequency bus routes in the SacRT system, Route 11 Natomas/Land Park and Route 13 Natomas/Arden. Both routes have a frequency of about 45 minutes, though it varies with time of day. All other regular bus routes (excluding commuter routes [100 series] and school routes[200 series]) are 30-minute frequency or better. What do … Continue reading SacRT low-frequency bus routes 11 & 13 →

STAR leaves Instagram

With the Meta announcement that there will no longer be any fact checking on Meta platforms, which includes Instagram, STAR is leaving Instagram. Right-wing fascism took over Twitter, and it is very likely that the same with happen with Instagram.

SacRT receives more funds for Dos Rios

SacRT was awarded funds from a USDOT RAISE grant towards construction of the Dos Rios Light Rail Station on the Blue Line, which will serve Mirasol Village and other developments in the area. The project includes not only the station itself but realignment of tracks to the station location. The $9.6M grant was summarized as: … Continue reading SacRT receives more funds for Dos Rios →

DOT adopts PROWAG for transit stops

The federal Department of Transportation (DOT) has adopted the transit stops and transit shelters portion of PROWAG, effective January 17, 2025. This means that all new or altered transit stops must be compliant, for all transit agencies. Many existing transit stops do not meet the requirements, particularly with maneuvering space for wheelchairs. Presumably the regional … Continue reading DOT adopts PROWAG for transit stops →

Cal-ITP update 2024-12

STAR will post on updates from Cal-ITP, for the interest of our readers, and to exert some pressure on SacRT to expand the benefits it offers. The December newsletter states: "Monterey-Salinas Transit is our first agency to offer the newly-released Medicare cardholder enrollment pathway". The current status statewide is: Transit agencyInitial agency launchOlder adultsAgency cardVeteransMedicare cardholdersLow-incomeMonterey-Salinas … Continue reading Cal-ITP update 2024-12 →

Mobility Challenges | Siemens Low-Floor Cars

STAR members are hearing from mobility-challenged patrons the same issues raised again-and-again related to the Siemens low-floor light rail cars.  The overall silence from SacRT implies either a lack of action related to the observations or a lack of effective communication with those who are raising the concerns. The issues can be divided generally into … Continue reading Mobility Challenges | Siemens Low-Floor Cars →

SacRT Flex Transition workshop

SacRT is offering an online workshop on the transition from SacRT SmartRide to SacRT Flex, on Thursday, December 12, 3:30 PM. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82940368613. The email announcement from SacRT is below: The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is preparing for the upcoming transition of SacRT’s SmaRT Ride service to SacRT Flex, an innovative and … Continue reading SacRT Flex Transition workshop →