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Articlesby Louis PrejeanNovember 9, 2021

SacRT Earns APTA Award Through Initiatives

Henry Li, GM and CEO for SacRT, discusses the initiatives that led the agency to winning 2021 Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 14, 2021

ZEVs, Service Expansions Power SacRT’s Microtransit

With a total of nine active service zones, the agency’s SmaRT Ride program ensures residents across Sacramento County have access to cleaner, more convenient, and cost-efficient transportation options.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2020

SacRT’s Microtransit Service Among the Most Successful in the U.S.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, SacRT’s SmaRT Ride has experienced steady growth this summer, with July showing the highest ridership month to date, providing approximately 12,200 rides.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2020

SacRT launch Wi-Fi Bus to close digital divide

Testing for the 60-day proof of concept began Friday, with the first three Wi-Fi Buses going live Monday, to promote opportunities for distance learning, telework, and telehealth.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2020

Sacramento RT taps Siemens for 20 new light rail vehicles

The contract, including the 20 trains, spare parts, and tools is approximately $100 million.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2020

SacRT partners with Via to launch expanded microtransit system

With the service now the largest on-demand microtransit system in America with 42 vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2020

SacRT launches express bus service to airport

The new route operates seven days a week every 20 to 30 minutes combined with two Yolobus downtown/airport routes.

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ArticlesOctober 15, 2019

SacRT's Li reimagines bus, rail and pursues innovation

He was named APTA’s 2019 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager Award.

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ArticlesOctober 15, 2019

(Part II) What new tech, services are transit agencies implementing?

METRO asked some of the top execs in the nation what they are doing to improve their offerings for ridership.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2019

SacRT, UC Davis launch new renamed light rail station

The university is the second-largest employer in Sacramento County.

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