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
Tag: light rail modernization
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 more platform flaws
Following on to the post SacRT light rail platform flaws, here are some more examples of issues. The use of embedded rocks as a 'detectable' warning strip seemed to be an occasional practice, but it has become clear that it is part of the standard design. As the 8th & O station, the rocks end the … Continue reading SacRT more platform flaws
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
level boarding?
From NACTO Transit Street Design Guide - Platform Height: Platform height affects ease of boarding; raised platforms enable easier, more accessible passenger boarding and alighting by decreasing step-down distance and gap between vehicle floor and platform. Level and near-level platform stops can also increase route efficiency, allowing vehicles to enter and exit stops more quickly. … Continue reading level boarding?
Measure 2022: if not this, then what?
At the recent ECOS Climate Change Committee meeting, Roger Dickinson raised a question that was on many people's mind: If the proposed sales tax measure does not qualify for the ballot or does not pass, how will SacRT get the funds it needs as matches for its grant applications? Should the advocacy community consider supporting … Continue reading Measure 2022: if not this, then what?
More on light rail modernization
As a follow up to the post on light rail modernization, SacRT staff provided some additional information, below. 1. The tracking to Historic Folsom is fully funded. The environmental phase is in progress. It is anticipated to be complete in mid-2023. 2. The source of funding for the 13 replacement light rail vehicles is the … Continue reading More on light rail modernization
SacRT light rail modernization
SacRT has started the process of modernizing the light rail fleet and service. The first steps were to extend evening service on the Gold Line to Historic Folsom, which is the last station on the line (it formerly ended at 7:00PM, but now extends to 11:30PM on weekdays and Saturday, 9:30PM Sunday), and to increase … Continue reading SacRT light rail modernization
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 