SacRT Awarded $9.5 Million Grant to Fully Fund Construction of New Dos Rios Light Rail Station
SACRAMENTO, CA – The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has been award $9.5 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. The grant provides the final funding needed to construct the Dos Rios Station, a new light rail station on SacRT’s Blue Line. The station will serve the Mirasol Village housing development and Sacramento’s River District, just north of downtown Sacramento.
“SacRT continues to be at the forefront of innovation and community-centric development – making sure our neighborhoods are connected and Sacramentans can get where they need to be,” said Congresswoman Doris Matsui. “The new Dos Rios Light Rail Station is a critical investment for the future of the River District. With this transformative project, we are enhancing mobility and igniting economic growth to improve the quality of life for those residents. I was proud to fight to secure this funding and look forward to seeing its positive impact in the near future.”
The Dos Rios Station is a $43 million dollar project at the intersection of Ahern, Sproule and North 12th Streets. Preliminary work has already begun at the site, constructing a retaining wall and leveling ground. Major construction is scheduled to begin this spring, with riders to expect service disruptions this summer. The station is anticipated to open by the end of 2026.
“Expanding public transit infrastructure strengthens our communities,” said U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. “Thanks to funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Dos Rios Station will increase access to reliable and affordable transportation for Sacramento residents, connect historically underserved neighborhoods, and boost local economic growth.”
State Senator Angelique Ashby, a key supporter of the project, highlighted the station’s impact on mobility. “The Dos Rios Station provides critical access to the families living or working in the River District,” said Ashby. “Public transportation provides opportunities otherwise unavailable to many Sacramento residents. We want riders to move about the city for work, school, and recreation – improving quality of life regardless of income level.”
“With the strong support of our congressional delegation and our local partners, we’ve been making tremendous progress to deliver the new Dos Rios Station. This funding award is the last piece of the puzzle to complete project delivery to increase connectivity for the community,” said SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li. “Thank you to US Senator Padilla, Congresswoman Matsui, and State Senator Ashby for helping Sacramento to lead the way.
“I’m proud that SacRT, in conjunction with our federal partners, has been able to respond swiftly to the community’s needs to secure funding for the Dos Rios Station,” said SacRT Board Chair, Sacramento County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy. “This project is a testament to what we can accomplish when we come together with a shared vision and determination.”
“We’re extremely excited to be part of this long-awaited celebration for the SacRT Dos Rios Station project which will create a key link in connectivity that has been missing in the River District for decades,” said La Shelle Dozier, SHRA Executive Director. “The new station will serve an important transportation need for residents at the new Mirasol Village development across 12th Street to be able to get to work, school, appointments and other places, while also enhancing access to the new housing, public amenities, and attractions in the District.”
The Dos Rios Station represents a collaborative effort to improve accessibility and equity in the Sacramento region. The RAISE grant completes the financing required for the project, enabling SacRT to preserve other funding for system operations and maintenance.
For more information on the Dos Rios Station project and updates, visit sacrt.com/dosrios.