SacRT Blog: SacRT in the Community
SacRT Blog: SacRT in the Community
SacRT and Cal-ITP partner to offer new Digital ID service, and discount fare for military veterans
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is putting out the word about dramatic upcoming 2025 service improvements for eligible riders, […] Read More
SacRT encourages people to ride transit three days for free during annual ‘Week Without Driving’ and Clean Air Day events
National “Week Without Driving” begins next week. It’s the week when residents in cities around the country are asked to […] Read More
SacRT’s historic relationship with Siemens Mobility comes full circle with our new train cars
The rollout this month of Sacramento Regional Transit’s new S700 low-floor light rail vehicles offer a major light-rail system upgrade […] Read More
Our new low-floor light rail train cars are ready to roll; meet the SacRT team that made it happen
At Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT), we’ve always known that great teamwork leads to great moments. That may have never […] Read More
At SacRT, we’re committed to disability independence. Here are three personal stories from our riders
Priscilla Vargas, Sacramento Regional Transit District’s (SacRT) ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance officer, has a favorite word when discussing […] Read More
SacRT GO Paratransit Services hit the one-millionth passenger mark this week. And we celebrated!
Susan Kenney, hands on her walker, was headed Thursday morning toward her SacRT GO paratransit services shuttle, accompanied by driver […] Read More
Sacramento Regional Transit welcomes three new board members for a dynamic 2024
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) welcomed three new members to its governing board this year, adding new perspectives to […] Read More
Meet four Sacramento community members who were true ‘Transit Champions’ for SacRT in 2023
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has long benefited from close ties with caring community members who actively support improved […] Read More
SacRT’s ‘transit heroes’ are here, there, everywhere, serving the public everyday
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is a team of heroes. Every day, our over 1,400 employees save the day […] Read More
Meet Blue, SacRT’s new police services employee. He has a nose for the job
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) this year welcomed aboard an energetic and talented rookie police K9 – with a […] Read More
2024 will be a big year for light rail modernization. Here are the improvements riders can look forward to
This coming year will mark a “game changing” moment for light rail in Sacramento.Years in the making, the Sacramento Regional […] Read More
Our fourth annual SacRT ‘Transit Academy’ class just graduated! Here’s what academy members learned
Operating a transit service in a sprawling metropolitan area is a complex and Herculean task. How are decisions made? Who is […] Read More
SacRT and its employees are taking the California Clean Air pledge. Here’s how you can join them!
Katie Lichty, a Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) senior marketing specialist, believes in doing her part as a good […] Read More
Interested in improving mobility in Sacramento? You might want to join SacRT’s free Transit Academy
Are you a business or political leader interested in improving mobility in Sacramento? A transit rider curious about how the […] Read More
Leading the way to an electric future, SacRT and partners unveil public-use EV charging hub
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is playing a central role in what California leaders are calling a potentially “game changing” […] Read More
Sacramento Regional Transit’s Pioneering ‘Fare-Free Rides for Youth’ Program Offers Hope and Opportunity
With the school year starting, we at the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) are again ramping up our groundbreaking RydeFreeRT […] Read More
Interested in helping improve the lives of seniors and people with disabilities? Join SacRT’s mobility advisory council!
Seventeen years ago, when Pam Flohr heard the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) was forming a citizen’s group called […] Read More
SacRT GO paratransit service is on the move in the post-COVID era, serving Sacramentans countywide
Each day at teacher Alice Kimble’s Sacramento preschool, a yellow, blue and white shuttle bus shows up, bringing Kimble in […] Read More
We thank SacRT’s bus and rail mechanics for their tireless work to keep Sacramento rolling
Veteran SacRT Light Rail Mechanic John Haswell got the radio alert one day a few weeks ago. A two-car light […] Read More
Want to explore Sacramento? Here are seven fun outings you can enjoy on SacRT
The good weather is here! If you’re itching to get out and about, the Sacramento Regional Transit District’s (SacRT) extensive […] Read More
Meet Brianna Harrison, the first female graduate of SacRT’s innovative and rigorous bus mechanic training program
Brianna Harrison is a self-starter who believes she should challenge herself whenever she gets the chance. The Sacramento Regional Transit […] Read More
‘You’ll always be special in my heart.’ SacRT riders celebrate our 50th year with heartfelt messages
You don’t spend 50 years serving the public without making friends along the way. So, it’s no surprise that several […] Read More
SacRT is offering free rides Saturday in celebration of Earth Day
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is providing free rides on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in celebration of Earth Day. […] Read More
SacRT has big plans for our next 50 years. To succeed, we count on your support.
A Message from SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li Click image above to play the video message from SacRT General […] Read More
Sacramento Regional Transit turns 50 this year
We’re sharing the experience from those who were there For 50 years, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has […] Read More
Our operators are the face of SacRT in the community
We celebrate their service on Transit Driver Appreciation Day!What does it take to be a good transit operator? It’s a question […] Read More
A great agency is made up of great employees
Meet SacRT veterans Anita, Joyce, and BonifacioThe Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is a seasoned and experienced agency with a […] Read More
50th Anniversary: SacRT by the Decades
1973 – 1979: Regional Transit is Born 1980-1989: Light Rail Hits the Tracks 1990-1999: The Growth Years 2000-2009: Boom […] Read More
New Faces Bring Added Diversity and Ideas to SacRT Board
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) welcomed five newcomers in January to its 11-member governing board, adding diversity and new […] Read More
Take an inside look at SacRT’s ‘gold standard’ security and safety program
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) just won a federal Transportation Security Administration “Gold Standard” award for its emergency preparedness […] Read More
SacRT launches biggest light rail modernization project in its history. Here’s what you need to know:
This weekend may be inconvenient for some Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) light rail riders. But we’re happy to say […] Read More
At SacRT we rose to the challenge in 2022. Here are some of the highlights
This past year saw solid growth at the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT), as the agency and community transitioned to […] Read More
SacRT helps save four historic Sacramento trolleys, including one used in an East Sacramento restaurant
Streetcars once ruled the roads in Sacramento, taking thousands to work daily and helping give birth to the region’s first […] Read More
December 3rd is International Day of People with Disabilities
However, at SacRT, our dedication to our riders is 365 days a year, just ask SacRT GO driver Jose MoralesThe […] Read More
Measure A vote result: Sacramentans want a sustainable transportation plan that supports modern, greener, and transit-oriented growth
Sacramento voters last month declined to support Measure A, the county transportation sales tax proposal. We at Sacramento Regional Transit […] Read More
Building Better Communities: How Sacramento Regional Transit helped create the region’s ‘coolest’ neighborhood
Years in the making, one of the most dramatic and unusual neighborhoods in the region is rising fast in a […] Read More
Headed to vote Tuesday? Hop on SacRT for a free ride
Election Day is coming, and with it, free transit rides. Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is once again offering to […] Read More
SacRT asks for community help to improve bus stop convenience and safety
Bus stops are the humble, but important, front door to a transit system. Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) wants them to […] Read More
It’s Clean Air Day. Here are 12 tips from SacRT on ways you can take a stand for better air quality
We live in an era of climate change, wildfires and poor air quality. It can feel overwhelming at times, but […] Read More
Sit back, relax and read a book while Sacramento’s new Library Train gets you to your destination
The next time you ride SacRT light rail, you may find yourself stepping into a literary adventure. SacRT and the Sacramento […] Read More