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Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT)

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Sacramento, CA 95816
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The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) operates 67 bus routes and 38.6 miles of light rail covering a 418 square-mile service area.

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The citations are part of the Bus Stop Enforcement Program, which aims to improve rider safety, accessibility and the reliability of SacRT bus service.
March 5, 2025
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SacRT breaks ground on Dos Rios Station project
The new light-rail station is located on North 12th St. between Richards Boulevard and Sunbeam Avenue and will provide a crucial transit connection for the River District and...
Feb. 20, 2025
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SacRT bus.
The Bus Stop Enforcement Program aims to keep designated transit zones clear to reduce delays and risks of accidents.
Dec. 18, 2024
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In partnership with the California Department of Technology and the California Integrated Travel Project, the six-month pilot program will provide discount fares for up to 60,...
Nov. 11, 2024
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Launching Jan. 2, 2025, SacRT Flex aims to prioritize eligible riders with the greatest transportation needs such as people with disabilities, low-income individuals and seniors...
Nov. 6, 2024
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SacRT rolls out comprehensive customer survey to enhance rider safety, address street harassment.
To better understand the safety concerns of its riders, SacRT is launching comprehensive customer survey opportunities with incentives.
Oct. 10, 2024
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SacRT rolls out new S700 low-floor light-rail vehicles.
The S700 light-rail vehicles will help SacRT modernize its rail transit system and rider experience.
Sept. 4, 2024
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SacRT received three state planning grants totaling nearly $1,000,000.
The Caltrans Sustainable Community grants support the agency’s efforts to improve safety, enhance transit connections and meet the community’s mobility needs.
July 24, 2024
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SacRT breaks ground on Watt/I-80 Transit Center Improvement Project.
The project aims to enhance safety, accessibility and overall customer experience at one of Sacramento, Calif.’s, largest transit hubs.
July 19, 2024
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A S700 low-floor train.
The vehicles are set to begin service on the Gold and Green lines during summer 2024.
May 31, 2024

Articles

Valley Metro
Valley Metro fare machine.
The agencies are making adjustments to the way fares are being collected.
March 27, 2025
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Houston Metro is expanding its microtransit partnership with the city of Houston and Evolve Houston to include service in Second Ward, Third Ward and downtown Houston.
Tyler Transit is transforming its existing fixed-route service into a microtransit service while Houston Metro is expanding its microtransit partnership with the city of Houston...
Dec. 20, 2024
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SacRT has been awarded an Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program grant from the California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to enhance public health with heat-resilient bus shelters.
The $449,900 in funding will enable SacRT to deploy up to 20 heat-resilient shelters at bus stop locations that are shelter-ready with space requirements.
Nov. 14, 2024
BART
On Oct. 24, 2024, California Department of Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin announced at the North Berkeley BART Station that BART has been awarded $25 million from the Cycle 7 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) for the North Berkeley Transit-Oriented Development Mobility Enhancements Project.
The funding was awarded to 27 new public transportation projects to transform rail and transit improvements throughout the state.
Oct. 28, 2024
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
FTA officials joined GCRTA at an event to mark the awarding of a $130 million grant that will allow the authority to purchase up to rail cars.
The first-time grants were awarded through FTA’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which targets replacement of aging rail cars responsible for service delays and increased maintenance...
May 8, 2023
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SacRT's 59th Street Station was the first of 15 stations on the Gold Line to undergo platform modifications to accommodate the district's new low-floor light-rail vehicles.
The work requires both stations to be closed temporarily so their platforms can be adjusted to accommodate SacRT’s new low-floor light-rail trains.
Feb. 14, 2023
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Left, an AC Transit vaccine shuttle, right, BART representatives speak with a rider about the vaccine.
Vaccine access helps transit agencies build a bridge to a brighter post-pandemic future.
March 29, 2021
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APTA awarded a Gold Award to Long Island Rail Road as part its Rail Safety Awards.
The annual recognition honors transit agencies for innovative and proactive safety and security programs.
Sept. 23, 2020
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Henry Li.
SacRT says the selection is a testament to the achievements that Li has completed over the past three years as general manager and CEO of SacRT and his more than 20 years in the...
July 1, 2019

Additional content from Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT)

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SacRT orders additional nine S700 light-rail vehicles from Siemens Mobility.
The additional order of nine Siemens light-rail vehicles brings the total number of trains ordered to 45.
March 20, 2024
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SacRT begins development of Mobility Hubs at three light-rail stations.
SacRT has received $1.7 million in federal grant funding from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation for the development of the Mobility Hubs, which are aimed at reducing...
March 8, 2024
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SACRT’s low-floor trains have entered their final testing phase.
SacRT began the “burn-in” testing phase on Dec. 7; during the phase, the new low-floor trains will simulate real-world scenarios, actively pulling into stations, deploying ramps...
Dec. 11, 2023
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SacRT has begun construction for the Folsom 15-minute light-rail service.
Construction on the passing track near Glenn/Robert G. Holderness Station is part of SacRT's Light Rail Modernization project, which also includes purchasing new light-rail vehicles...
Nov. 10, 2023
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One of the S700 low floor LRVs.
The addition of the eight S700 LRVs builds upon the current 28 S700 LRVs SacRT received from Siemens Mobility between 2020 and 2021.
Oct. 10, 2023
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SacRT has been awarded a total of $4.4 million in state grant funding for three projects aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure and addressing climate change impacts.
The grants underscore SacRT’s commitment to sustainable and accessible transit options across the region.
Sept. 20, 2023
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SacRT, along with GiddyUp EV Charging and SMUD unveiled a new high-speed electric vehicle public charging hub at the Power Inn light rail station.
The public-private partnership offers a state-of-the-art charging solution for Sacramento’s emerging electric vehicle market, aimed to meet the region and state’s sustainability...
June 16, 2023
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SacRT's new low-floor light-rail trains from Siemens Mobility.
The new trains feature improved accessibility with wider aisles and areas for passengers using mobility devices, including wheelchairs and bicycles.
May 4, 2023
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Free rides will be offered every Tuesday during April, with customer appreciation public pop-up events happening across the month.
April 6, 2023
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SacRT station rendering
The station modifications are one part of the Light-Rail Modernization Project, which also includes adding a passing track to provide 15-minute service to Folsom area stations...
Jan. 31, 2023
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The TSA's Gold Standard Award given to the SacRT.
The award is the highest recognition TSA can give to a transit agency for achieving top scores during an annual review of 17 categories of security and emergency preparedness ...
Jan. 30, 2023
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The brightly decorated train promotes riding and reading and marks the first time the interior of a SacRT light-rail train has been completely reimagined.
Sept. 1, 2022
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SmaRT Ride is SacRT’s on-demand ride-share shuttle service where customers can use a smartphone app to request a ride that will pick up and drop them off within the service zone...
Aug. 24, 2022
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Customers can tap to ride for $1 during the month of September.
Sept. 3, 2021
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Free rides will be offered during the first week of service.
Aug. 30, 2021
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SacRT will provide fixed-route local, commuter and paratransit services, and maintenance operations for the city of Elk Grove.
June 29, 2021
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The new charging hub is anticipated to go live in October 2021 and be one of the largest charging hubs in the state when built out.
June 23, 2021
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Funding will go towards modernizing light rail, replacing buses, furthering the Sacramento Valley Station Loop Stations Project and reimagining the Watt/I-80 Station.
April 21, 2021
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SacRT will provide fixed-route local, commuter and paratransit services and maintenance operations for Elk Grove.
April 16, 2021
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Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin administered and analyzed 5,600 student surveys before and after several months of the program’s implementation.
March 1, 2021
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Santa Clara VTA is helping to lead four other Northern California transit agencies to create successful labor/management partnerships, aimed at improving the quality of transit...
Nov. 13, 2020
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SmaRT Ride provided nearly 12.200 rides in the month of July.
The on-demand shuttle ridership continues to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sept. 10, 2020
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Wi-Fi buses serve as hotspots.
The new mobile app helps communities in Sacramento with limited high-speed internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic locate wireless hotspots.
June 1, 2020
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SacRT is providing buses to serve as Wi-Fi hotspots for students during social distance learning amid COVID-19.
Ten buses will become free hotspots during a 60-day proof of concept.
May 4, 2020
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Example of Siemens Mobility S700 low-floor light-rail vehicle.
The new vehicles, to be purchased from local manufacturer Siemens, will benefit the city’s economy.
April 23, 2020
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Last month, SacRT saw a 106 percent increase in student ridership, with 176,5000 bus trips taken.
Feb. 13, 2020
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The on-demand shuttle service is now available in nine areas.
Jan. 14, 2020
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The new route 142 will make several stops downtown and operate seven days a week.
Jan. 7, 2020
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A new shuttle will connect Davis and Sacramento across the Yolo causeway.
Dec. 12, 2019
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Free rides are available the week of Dec. 9.
Dec. 9, 2019
The development will create 223 student-focused apartments with ground retail and is adjacent to one of the busiest SacRT transit centers.
Nov. 25, 2019
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Station Sign With Decals (1)
The 39th Street light- rail station is now named the 39th Street/UC Davis Health Station.
Oct. 8, 2019
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The RydeFreeRT waives youth fares on bus, light-rail and SmaRT Ride mictrotransit services across SacRT’s service area.
Oct. 4, 2019
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SacRT will launch a new bus network on Sept. 8.
The agency said the network redesign will provide more frequent service and more late night and weekend service.
Sept. 5, 2019
The city-sponsored Student Free Fare Transit Pass program will provide over 100,000 students the opportunity to ride any of SacRT’s fixed-route or SmaRT Ride microtransit services...
June 13, 2019
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Sacramento Regional Transit District has been awarded a grant to promote shuttle service in residential and commercial areas.
SmaRT Ride microtransit service may be coming to a neighborhood near you, thanks to a $12 million grant to expand the on-demand, neighborhood-friendly bus service to twelve Sacramento...
May 31, 2018
Officials from the Sacramento Regional Transit District announced they will be expanding service hours on the Gold Line to and from Folsom stations for the first time since the...
May 21, 2018
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SacRT's new on-demand microtransit service has been expanded to serve the communities of Antelope and Orangevale.
The Sacramento Regional Transit District’s new on-demand microtransit service was expanded to serve the communities of Antelope and Orangevale with a connection to the Historic...
April 30, 2018
The Sacramento Regional Transit District is one step closer to becoming a world-class transit system. Today the transit agency learned it will be the recipient of two grants worth...
April 27, 2018
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“SacRT Forward” seeks to create a world-class transit system that is reflective of today’s travel patterns.
The effort to develop a new generation network for the Sacramento Regional Transit District has officially been launched.
April 18, 2018
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Train wrap designed by artist Kerri Warner.
The artists were selected from a juried registry based on their individual bodies of work that would suit the scale of light rail trains.
March 14, 2018
On the morning of March 12, the Sacramento Regional Transit District debuted four light rail vehicles that have been wrapped with art designed by four local artists.
March 12, 2018
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SacRT ribbon cutting ceremony.
Community leaders gathered today for the official debut of SmaRT Ride, a new on-demand transit service that is being piloted in the city of Citrus Heights by the Sacramento Regional...
Feb. 14, 2018
The Sacramento Regional Transit District will hold a press conference/ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce the debut of SmaRT Ride, a new on-demand transit service in the city ...
Feb. 6, 2018
Sacramento Regional Transit District announced today the imminent launch of its microtransit pilot project, SmaRT Ride.
Jan. 29, 2018
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Some jokingly call it the “Voice of God,” but for passengers of the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT), the new public address system acts as a security enhancement tool that has the added advantage of significantly improving customer service.
Some jokingly call it the “Voice of God,” but for passengers of the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT), the new public address system acts as a security enhancement ...
Dec. 21, 2017
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SacRT operates approximately 69 bus routes and 43 miles of light rail throughout Sacramento County, including the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Elk Grove.
The SacRT Board of Directors took a major step toward that goal by unanimously voting to award a $400,000 contract to Jarrett Walker + Associates to conduct a Route Optimization...
Dec. 18, 2017
The Board of Directors unanimously voted to roll back SacRT’s student monthly pass from $55 to just $20 (65 percent reduction).
Dec. 13, 2017
Security improvements at the Watt/I-80 Station continue to be a major priority for the Sacramento Regional Transit District, which is dedicated to making its most challenged station...
Aug. 2, 2017
As part of the immediate turnaround strategy, and with the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) Board of Directors’ strong leadership, new General Manager/CEO, Henry Li has...
July 20, 2016
Light rail service on the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) Blue Line were disrupted on Monday July 11, due to police activity unrelated to RT.
July 12, 2016
In October 2015, Mike Wiley, general manager/CEO of the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT), announced his intention to retire in December 2016, which would cap a nearly...
June 29, 2016
In April 2016, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) began the process and development of a plan for service changes effective January 1, 2017.
June 15, 2016
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The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Henry Li as the new general manager/CEO.
After a nationwide search, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) board of directors have announced the appointment of Henry Li as the new General Manager/CEO, effective...
June 8, 2016
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) will begin Phase 1 of a system wide station improvement project on Monday, May 9, 2016, when construction begins to revitalize three...
May 9, 2016
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) Police Services saw a second year of decrease in crime for 2015.RT Police Services (RTPS) reports that in 2015 there were 60 thefts...
Jan. 19, 2016
To improve the convenience of buying tickets and passes, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) has launched a new “RideSacRT” mobile fare app. The mobile fare app allows...
Jan. 5, 2016
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) and Operation Lifesaver (OL) have partnered to promote a light rail safety campaign that emphasizes pedestrian and motorist safety...
March 18, 2015