Most conversations about transit quickly turn to projects. For SacRT, this is Green Line to the Airport, or Stockton BRT. This is true for transit advocates. This is true for transit staff, at least the ones who are not operators. This is especially true for elected officials, who have dreams for ribbon cuttings, or project … Continue reading its about service
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What are budgets for?
SacRT has released its draft 2024-2025 budget (it is referred to by the ending date, therefore FY-2025). The budget was considered at the May 13 Board of Directors meeting and will be considered and adopted at the June 10 meeting. Looking at the budget documents, STAR has to wonder, what are budgets for? It seems … Continue reading What are budgets for?
transit cliff avoided, for now
The legislature passed and Governor Newsom is expected to sign a budget deal, which includes money for transit. The best explanation as of today is that by CalMatters: What you need to know on the California budget deal; scroll way down to A lifeline for public transit. From this article, "The deal includes a total … Continue reading transit cliff avoided, for now
what does transit cliff mean?
Their term 'transit cliff' has become common, particularly in the Bay Area, to describe the coming crisis for transit agencies as the supplemental federal money supplied for operations during the pandemic are running out. Agencies such as BART and Caltrain that were heavily dependent on farebox recovery are probably in the worst crisis, other transit … Continue reading what does transit cliff mean?
Measure 2022: transit projects
Here is the main transit section of the proposed transportation sales tax measure, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Maintenance, Operations, and Transformative System Improvements (25.11%). The Senior and Disabled Transportation Services (3.05%) section is separate. 25.11% of all annual net tax revenues generated by this Measure shall be allocated monthly to SacRT for the transit … Continue reading Measure 2022: transit projects
STAR statement on SacRT Campus Master Plan
STAR has reviewed the information provided at the August 25 SacRT board meeting on an ongoing process of planning for a revised or new campus (see Agenda item 10), and has provided a statement to SacRT on the planning process and ideas: STAR statement on SacRT Campus Master Plan. The plan might identify a new … Continue reading STAR statement on SacRT Campus Master Plan
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 