There are two low-frequency bus routes in the SacRT system, Route 11 Natomas/Land Park and Route 13 Natomas/Arden. Both routes have a frequency of about 45 minutes, though it varies with time of day. All other regular bus routes (excluding commuter routes [100 series] and school routes[200 series]) are 30-minute frequency or better. What do … Continue reading SacRT low-frequency bus routes 11 & 13
Tag: SacRT Forward
SacRT High Capacity Bus Service workshop
SacRT is holding a virtual workshop tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, for public input on High Capacity Bus Service. This is a plan to speed bus service along high ridership but congested corridors, by implementing bus rapid transit (BRT) or lesser measures that speed buses. The corridors being contemplated are Stockton Blvd, Florin Road, Sunrise Boulevard, … Continue reading SacRT High Capacity Bus Service workshop
report on STAR’s 2018 top issues
In January of 2018, STAR developed its top three issues for the year. See STAR's top issues post. Route optimizationLight rail extension and expansionCoalition work to improve “Measure B” and support if sufficiently improved We spent much of the year working on route optimization, much less on the other two issues. Route optimization, renamed SacRT … Continue reading report on STAR’s 2018 top issues
STAR position on SacRT Forward
Below is the position statement of STAR on the final network plan of SacRT Forward. The plan will be considered at the SacRT board meeting tonight (Monday, February 25), with the staff recommendation being adoption by the board. Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR), welcomes this opportunity to comment on the final SacRT Forward Network … Continue reading STAR position on SacRT Forward
SacRT Forward Proposed Network presentation
The draft proposal developed by the SacRT Forward process (route optimization study) will be presented to the SacRT Board of Directors this Monday, December 10. The staff recommendation is that the board forward it to the public for comment. The meeting starts at 5:30PM, but the item is #14 on the agenda so it will … Continue reading SacRT Forward Proposed Network presentation
SacRT Forward Community Open House, November 13
Join us for a Community Open House Tuesday, November 13, 5–7 PM Based upon technical analysis, best practices in transit planning, and community input, the SacRT Forward team has developed two draft alternative transit networks for SacRT’s service area. These two alternatives are intentionally very different from one another: Learn about the two alternatives, … Continue reading SacRT Forward Community Open House, November 13
SacRT Board 2018-11-12
The agenda for the Monday, November 12 SacRT Board of Directors meeting has been published. The main items are: 3. Resolution: Conditionally Approving the Annexation of the City of Citrus Heights Transit Services into Sacramento Regional Transit District and the Associated Annexation Agreement (L. Ham) 4. Information: SacRT Forward Alternatives Report and Public Involvement (J. … Continue reading SacRT Board 2018-11-12
SacRT Forward downtown maps
At our recent Action Team meeting, several people commented on the downtown maps, which we have not previously posted. So, here they are. Each graphic links to a pdf page which was extracted from Appendix A of the SacRT Forward Alternatives Report. The maps are not remarkably different, but there are differences if you study … Continue reading SacRT Forward downtown maps
SacRT Forward Virtual Community Workshop
The SacRT Forward website now opens to the splash page of the Virtual Community Workshop, which asks for public input to the process. We encourage you to answer the questions. And please comment here about what you had to say, and how the survey worked for you. Did it ask you what you wanted to … Continue reading SacRT Forward Virtual Community Workshop
Coverage vs Ridership Charts
The final post, before our meeting this Saturday, on the SacRT Forward process and documents is on the High Coverage Alternative and High Ridership Alternative route charts. At a glance, the High Ridership Alternative seems to have far less bus routes. However, some of these routes are longer, including some pieces of other existing routes. … Continue reading Coverage vs Ridership Charts
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 