Local Issues
An Easier Way to Pay
by Thea Marie Rood Life is busy. But thankfully the days of carrying cash, having exact change, even entering PINs into machines, are becoming an amusing memory. We pay our rent, buy our morning latte […]
SacRT
Families
“I need a ride!”
by Thea Marie Rood With many schools open or reopening, and summer just around the corner, Sacramento kids need some safe, reliable transportation. Sacramento Regional Transit District is providing plenty of buses, light rail trains […]
Local Issues
Ride for Free
SacRT offers free round-trip fares to COVID-19 vaccinations by Anne Stokes Whether you’re looking forward to spending in-person time with loved ones, traveling, or you’re ready and eager to get back to work, getting vaccinated […]
Local Issues
SmaRT Ride Comes to You
by Anne Stokes Ridesharing is an easy way to get around. It’s convenient, flexible and the ride comes to you! Although known mostly for its light rail and bus services, Sacramento Regional Transit District also […]
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SacRT and AmeriCorps team up
by Allen Pierleoni Sacramento Regional Transit District is always finding innovative ways to better serve its ridership and the community. For instance, as a walk-up to last November’s general election, it partnered with Sacramento County […]
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Ride for Free
SacRT offers free round-trip fares to COVID-19 vaccination centers by Anne Stokes It’s been a year since COVID-19 shut down the nation. Today, California is on the brink of reopening, thanks in large part to […]
Local Issues
Your Opinion Matters
Take the online rider survey between now and March 29 by Thea Marie Rood Do you love the public transportation in your neighborhood? Are you taking public transit during COVID-19? When will you be ready […]
Local Issues
Be Sure to Vote!
by Thea Marie Rood Tomorrow is Election Day but it’s not too late to make sure your voice is heard. Sacramento Regional Transit District can make it happen—and it’s free! Working with two partners—Sacramento County […]
Youth
Calling All Kids!
by Thea Marie Rood Especially with the weather turning cooler—and the rainy season on the horizon—Sacramento kids need some safe, reliable transportation. Not only is the Sacramento Regional Transit District providing plenty of buses, light […]
Local Issues
Make a Plan to Vote
by Thea Marie Rood With just one week to Election Day, now is the time to map out your strategy: How will you get yourself or your ballot to the polls? Sacramento Regional Transit District […]
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Kids Ride Free on SacRT
by Thea Marie Rood The Sacramento Regional Transit District’s fare-free transit program, which waives fares for students and youth in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade across SacRT’s service area, has been extended for another year, […]
Local Issues
Mark your calendars
by Thea Marie Rood Voters have a lot to consider this election season, but thanks to Sacramento Regional Transit’s Drive the Vote program, one thing we don’t have to worry about: transportation to and from […]
Youth
RydeFreeRT: A Proven Success
by Thea Marie Rood The Sacramento Regional Transit District’s fare-free program, which waives fares for students and youth in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade across SacRT’s service area, has been extended for another year, through […]
Local Issues
SacRT Steps Up for the Community
by Allen Pierleoni Sacramento Regional Transit District has been a national model when it comes to implementing conscientious protocols that keep its customers and employees safe during the coronavirus pandemic. For instance, a creative offshoot […]
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Riding the (Light) Rails
A Q&A with Light Rail Operator Jessica Clark by Anne Stokes Light Rail Operator Jessica Clark has been with Sacramento Regional Transit District for eight years, driving light rail trains for four. She talks to […]
Local Issues
Volunteers for a Safer Sacramento
by Allen Pierleoni When Jessica Gonzalez learned that Sacramento Regional Transit District had received 60,000 free face masks from federal, state and city sources, she knew just what to do. To help fight the pandemic, […]
Local Issues
A Seat on the Bus
By Anne Stokes For 38 years, Joyce Adams-Watkins has been getting Sacramentans where they need to be. We talked with Sacramento Regional Transit District’s senior-most bus operator to see what it’s like keeping Sacramento moving. […]
Disabilities
Freedom of Movement
by Anne Stokes For individuals with disabilities, reliable transportation is key to living an independent life. Sacramento Regional Transit District provides accommodating, reliable and affordable services to help riders with mobility, visual and other impairments […]
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Need a ride? A shuttle is on its way.
by Allen Pierleoni The good news is that the Sacramento Regional Transit District has once again broadened its transit service area, offering safe, convenient and easy access to more destinations for riders. The better news […]
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Safety First
A Q&A with SacRT Safety Specialist Stephen McCabe by Anne Stokes As a safety specialist, what does your job entail? It’s everything from environmental compliance, [which is] protection of soil and water, tracking chemical use […]
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Ticket to Ride
by Anne Stokes Whether you’re a regular commuter or just planning a day trip, Sacramento Regional Transit District can help get you where you need to go conveniently and on budget. Fare options include single […]
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Modernization Grants
by Thea Marie Rood The future of public transportation in the Sacramento region just got a whole lot more interesting, not in small part because of $27 million coming its way. The Sacramento Regional Transit […]
Local Issues
The Bus of the Future
by Thea Marie Rood It may not fly through the air like George Jetson’s car, but the new bus service on the Yolo Causeway is all electric—and a sign of what’s to come in public […]
Education
Wearing is Caring
by Thea Marie Rood Masks or face coverings are now required by Sacramento Regional Transit District, which launched a public information campaign late last month to inform its riders. “Wearing is Caring” is designed to […]
Local Issues
A Community Effort
When is a bus not a bus? When it’s a Wi-Fi hotspot, of course. Between May 4 and July 1, Sacramento Regional Transit District deployed 10 repurposed buses, which provided 60 days of free wireless […]
Local Issues
SacRT trains to get low-profile upgrade: Sacramento-built light rail vehicles part of system-wide modernization
By Debbie Arrington Light rail service in the Sacramento region will soon get a major upgrade, making riding the train easier and more accessible than ever. At the same time, this modernization supports local jobs: […]
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Keeping Passengers Safe and Healthy: SacRT outlines precautions to combat COVID-19
By Debbie Arrington Clean, safe and convenient; that’s the experience customers will find as they’re welcomed back to light rail and bus service by the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT). With cleaner buses and trains […]