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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2018

Sacramento RT looking to develop 'world class' transit system

The 'SacRT Forward' study will have variety of community involvement components, including two stakeholder meetings, SacRT Board workshops, and nearly a dozen community events where planners will solicit input from current riders and potential riders alike.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2018

Sacramento RT unveils 'Rolling Art' light railcars

The artists were selected from a juried registry based on their individual bodies of work that would suit the scale of light rail trains.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2018

Sacramento RT, TransLoc team for microtransit pilot launch

The new on-demand service will be piloted for six months enhancing the existing City Ride service, a dial-a-ride service that currently provides 8,000 annual trips in Citrus Heights.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2017

Sacramento RT awards contract for bus route optimization study

Jarrett Walker + Associates will evaluate SacRT’s existing service conditions, as well as current travel patterns, to determine the type of design changes to recommend.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2017

Sacramento RT lands grant to upgrade fare collection, signage

Many of the system’s existing fare vending machines are more than 15 years old and only accept cash and coin. The new machines will allow passengers to pay with credit, debit, and Connect Card — the region’s new transit smart card.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2017

Sacramento RT lands fed grant to improve rail track worker safety

Working with Protran Technology, a Harsco Rail Co., equipment will be installed in RT’s entire fleet of light rail vehicles and up to 60 Track Workers will be supplied with a smart device and/or an upgraded wearable warning device.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2016

Sacramento RT receives state certification for bus apprenticeship program

Having trained and qualified mechanics is critical to RT’s mission of providing reliable bus service to the Sacramento region.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2016

Sacramento RT unveils executive leadership reorg

New strategy focuses on putting the customers first in everything that RT does, building effective partnerships throughout the community, inspiring RT employees to journey for excellence, striving for organizational efficiency, and ensuring performance excellence through the implementation of fiscal policies and strict accountability.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2016

Sacramento RT avoids service reductions planned for January 2017

In the last week, RT staff has worked closely with RT’s funding agencies and has identified a $1 million potential operating fund source.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2016

Calif.'s Sacramento RT taps new GM

Henry Li, who was tapped to lead the agency on Thursday, said the agency needs a major "culture change" immediately to improve its service and regain finanical footing.

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