SacTRU and STAR are hosting a presentation on Sacramento Valley Station by Chris Flores of SacRT and Greg Taylor of the City of Sacramento on Saturday, May 9. The STAR meeting scheduled for this Saturday, April 25, has been cancelled, see more information below. The meeting (1:00PM on Saturday, May 9) will be held by … Continue reading Sacramento Valley Station presentation May 9
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SacRT and Measure A
SacRT has published a one-page about what they would do with the share from the potential Measure A transportation sales tax measure. SacRT's share is somewhat less than 40%, as part of the 'transit' allocation would go to regional rail. Check the graphic below or download the pdf. sacrt-measure-a-allocation-infographicDownload STAR's position on transit funding is … Continue reading SacRT and Measure A
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
Folsom Stage now part of SacRT
In a recent action, the Folsom Stage Line bus, operated by the City of Folsom, will be merged into the SacRT service area and operated by SacRT. Though no initial changes to Folsom Stage are planned, it is hoped by SacRT, the city, and the citizens of Folsom that the annexation will result in better … Continue reading Folsom Stage now part of SacRT
SacRT April Board Retreat presentation
During Action Team discussion of our presentation to SacTA (Sacramento Transportation Authority) at their December 13 meeting, people asked exactly what SacRT wants out of a new Measure B for the 2020 ballot. We have heard from SacRT in meetings, and in emails, about what their priorities are, but have not come across an official … Continue reading SacRT April Board Retreat presentation
SacTRU Transit Challenge Winners
From the SacTRU newsletter, 2018-09-25: SacTRU invited RT Board members and other elected officials around Sacramento to participate in a transit riding competition that challenges our community leaders to ride public transit on September 16-22, 2018. SacTRU would like to thank everyone who participated in our Transit Challenge over the last week. We had a great time watching the … Continue reading SacTRU Transit Challenge Winners
SacTRU’s Transit Challenge #SacRTChallenge
Sacramento Transit Riders Union (SacTRU) is sponsoring the SacRT Challenge this week. STAR supports this effort, and all efforts at getting public officials to better understand the challenges of operating transit in this region, and to support improvements and increased ridership through funding and ridership. The press release from SacTRU is below. SacTRU Transit Challenge … Continue reading SacTRU’s Transit Challenge #SacRTChallenge
fare decrease on SacRT agenda tonight
SacRT staff is proposing a fare decrease (what? decrease?) on the board meeting agenda tonight, Monday, August 27. Item 8, 'Building Ridership through Fare Reductions' would reduce the single ride price from $2.75 to $2.50, which was the price before the increases in 2016, would reduce the monthly pass rate from $110 back to $100, … Continue reading fare decrease on SacRT agenda tonight
Low Carbon Transit Operations Progam
SacRT is also expected to receive funding through the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP), for enhanced operation of the Gold Line to Folsom. The description of the program is below. We do not have a copy of the request or award for SacRT, but when post it when available. "The Low Carbon Transit Operations … Continue reading Low Carbon Transit Operations Progam
Serve on the SacRT board
From our friends SacTRU and also noticed by Ridership for the Masses. Mayor Steinberg is appointing a member of the private sector to the SacRT Board. This seat will replace one of the Sacramento City Council seats currently filled by Councilman Rick Jennings and will serve until the end of 2018. The member of the … Continue reading Serve on the SacRT board
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 