Update 2025-04-03: SacRT staff confirmed that Tap2Ride does not work at the light rail station ticket vending machines (TVMs), and will not work until Phase 2 of the implementation sometime in late 2025. It does work on buses. See previous posts on CalITP and Tap2Ride (the categories overlap) for more information on the program and … Continue reading SacRT Tap2Ride update
Tag: paratransit
Measure A: shortchanging senior and disabled transportation
The 2004 Measure A Transportation Expenditure Plan for 2009-2039 sets aside funds for senior and disabled transportation. This is largely for the paratransit program, but may be used in other ways to support seniors and disabled. "The sales taxes dedicated in support of the Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA) shall be 3.5% for years 1-10. … Continue reading Measure A: shortchanging senior and disabled transportation
Are hourly bus routes useful?
One of the characteristics that distinguishes the SacRT Forward High Coverage Alternative from the High Ridership (frequency) Alternative is that the High Frequency drops all (hourly) 60-minute buses. See the maps posted here, or on the SacRT Forward Plan Documents page, Alternatives Report. There are many people who argue that hourly buses are not useful … Continue reading Are hourly bus routes useful?
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 