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
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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
Coverage vs Ridership Charts
The final post, before our meeting this Saturday, on the SacRT Forward process and documents is on the High Coverage Alternative and High Ridership Alternative route charts. At a glance, the High Ridership Alternative seems to have far less bus routes. However, some of these routes are longer, including some pieces of other existing routes. … Continue reading Coverage vs Ridership Charts
SacRT Forward alternative maps
The SacRT Forward (route optimization study) alternatives report is now available at https://sacrtforward.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Smaller-low-res-Alternatives-Report-20181010.pdf. This report, though not ready at the time of the stakeholder meeting #2 (September 27), was the basis of the presentation there. Participants received printed copies of maps, the two of which below are heart of the report and the decisions to … Continue reading SacRT Forward alternative maps
frequent service
One of the key components of transit design is service frequency. The transit network in Sacramento County has a few frequent routes, but it has a large component of coverage, going to most locations with low frequency. A high ridership transit network would shift away from coverage and towards frequent service. For an effective explanation of … Continue reading frequent service
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 