On the suggestion of one of our members, we have compiled a list of our accomplishments. We are not suggesting that STAR is solely responsible for these items, only a few, are there are several other transit-supporting organizations in the region, but we are proud of what we have accomplished. Since the initiation of Sacramento … Continue reading STAR Accomplishments
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STAR deep dive into SacRT Forward
The STAR Action Team will devote most of our November 3 meeting to a deep dive into SacRT Forward (route optimization study). We intend to develop a position on the balance between coverage and frequency (ridership), and other aspects of the planning process. SacRT will be holding a public open house on November 13, time … Continue reading STAR deep dive into SacRT Forward
Sep 22 Action Team meeting
The STAR Action Team will meet this Saturday, September 22, from 10:30 to 12:00, at Organize Sacramento, 1714 Broadway, Sacramento. The location is accessible, and served by nearly light rail Blue Line and SacRT bus route 51. SacTRU, our 'sister' transit advocacy group, meets 1:00-3:00 at the same location. Agenda SacRT Forward: Discuss SacRT Forward … Continue reading Sep 22 Action Team meeting
Join us to set our direction
The STAR meeting this Saturday (10-12 at 1714 Broadway) is our Action Team meeting, but it is also an open meeting for all our members and supporters. The main agenda item will be developing a short list of priority issues and actions for the rest of the year. The preliminary list is available, but we … Continue reading Join us to set our direction
STAR response to SacRT’s Strategic Vision
At the SacRT board meeting in February, Henry Li presented a new strategic vision for the future of SacRT. Over several meetings, Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) has analyzed the issues, policies, and projects identified in the SacRT Strategic Planning workshop and slides from the February board meeting and March budget presentation. Listed below … Continue reading STAR response to SacRT’s Strategic Vision
May 13 Community Forum on Carbon Zero
Please save the date of Saturday, May 13 for the Community Forum: Leading the Way to Carbon Zero. This event, led by 350 Sacramento, will take place at McGeorge School of Law, 9:00am to 3:00pm. The keynote will be by Alex Steffen, author of Carbon Zero: Imagining Cities That Can Save the Planet. The 350 Sacramento … Continue reading May 13 Community Forum on Carbon Zero
STAR update
STAR has been busy! But we haven't been so good about keeping our "members" informed, so here is an update. Joined onto a statewide "opposed unless amended" letter on the transportation funding bills, SB 1 and AB 1. Participated in a meeting with Henry Li and other staff of Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) to discuss … Continue reading STAR update
evolving What We Want
The STAR Action Team, a group of about 10 members who form the core of STAR, met recently to update our What We Want document. This document summarizes our objectives for transit in our region. It is not just about SacRT, but about transit in a more general sense. This document is also a discussion … Continue reading evolving What We Want
presentation from Transit Dreamin’
At the Transit 101: Transit Dreamin' event hosted by 350Sacramento on October 16, 2016, STAR gave a presentation on its vision and ideas for the future of transit in Sacramento and the region. Slides, slightly modified from the event, are in the gallery slideshow below. These slides represent only a part of STAR's vision for … Continue reading presentation from Transit Dreamin’
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 