Tag: low-income

SacRT Service Standards

STAR just recently became aware of the SacRT Service Standards document, updated August 2013. An updated document, or a similar one, will be included as part of the Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) program. The document largely addresses requirements established by the FTA (Federal Transit Administration) and by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of … Continue reading SacRT Service Standards →

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 →

low income fares for SacRT?

STAR and the other transit advocacy organizations have long encouraged SacRT to implement low-income fares. SacRT currently offers half-off fares for disabled and seniors, but only offers regular full fares for low-income riders. There are some individuals who receive transit passes or tickets through social service agencies and nonprofits, but that number is small. The … Continue reading low income fares for SacRT? →

STAR position on voucher program

Please note that this was developed before SacRT decided to scrap its Uber-based rideshare voucher program, so some parts will be irrelevant. However, it is useful to see our thoughts about services that were provided under the existing Smart Ride program (though unsustainable), and that might be provided under a revised Smart Ride program (hopefully … Continue reading STAR position on voucher program →