Tag: frequency

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 →

Human Transit

The fourth and last resource useful in considering light rail in downtown is Human Transit by Jarrett Walker, both a book and a blog. A reading of the book three years ago absolutely transformed by thinking about and relationship to transit (Dan Allison). We have used some quotes from Walker: …beyond your walking range… and …frequency is the … Continue reading Human Transit →

frequent service

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 →

presentation from Transit Dreamin’

At the Transit 101: Transit Dreamin' event hosted by 350Sacramento on October 16, 2016, STAR gave a presentation on its vision and ideas for the future of transit in Sacramento and the region. Slides, slightly modified from the event, are in the gallery slideshow below. These slides represent only a part of STAR's vision for … Continue reading presentation from Transit Dreamin’ →