Bus, Light Rail Service, and SacRT GO Paratransit Services for the Sacramento Region
Sacramento, CA
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🚌 Shuttle buses are in service between 47th Ave and Cosumnes River College during Blue Line service disruption.
🚫No shuttle at Morrison Creek and no shuttle at Center Parkway headed toward CRC.
🚆Light rail operating Watt/I‑80 ↔ 47th Ave
Full info: sacrt.com/BlueLine
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Wow!! We love to see light rail as an option to get to a wedding ceremony. We are honored to be part of the big day! 🚆💕💒 Congratulations!!!
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We have a light rail stop right here! 🚊 You might need a trip back home to refresh your memory! 😃
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SacRT was just awarded a $45.1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support the purchase of 16 new light rail vehicles.
The grant will help SacRT towards the purchase of 16 new low-floor light rail vehicles.
Learn more here: bit.ly/3M9s1DP
ALT Text: SacRT Awarded $45 Million for New Low-Floor Light Rail Trains Image: New low-floor train
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🚊 Exciting news! SacRT officially launched the new S700 low-floor light rail train this morning, Sunday, September 1! The first train departed Sacramento Valley Station at 4:49 a.m., heading to Sunrise Station on the Gold Line. 🎉 Three enthusiastic riders joined us on this historic first ride! 🙌
Learn more about the new trains and what they mean for your commute at sacrt.com/newtrains.
#NewTrains #SacRT #LightRail #GoldLine
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As part of @Mayor_Steinberg’s campaign to light the city blue in honor of health care workers and first responders, we turned our lights blue at our 7th & Capitol light rail station. Thank you everyone on the frontlines. #LightSactoBlue 💙💙💙💙💙
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3,000 people traveled this afternoon on RT to downtown compared to 500. 600% increase of ridership for first half of event! @Golden1Center
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New LED lighting feature at the 7th & Capitol Station looks amazing at night! @Golden1Center @SacramentoKings
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SacRT is offering FREE rides on light rail to get fans to downtown Sacramento events on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Simply print or screenshot the free ride flyer. Only one flyer is needed per group.
Learn more at bit.ly/3oaOwhU.
ALT Image of free ride flyer for free rides on light rail on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
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A huge thank you to our operators at SacRT that continue to keep the region moving during these challenging times. We know we are a lifeline service to many in our community and many essential workers need to still get to work and home safely.
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One of our six new electric buses has the #CausewayConnection wrap! The new service between Davis and Sacramento begins in April!
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We heaRT you, Sacramento! Our love letter to you: Lower fares + better service on busses and light rail.
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SacRT has launched a new bus route with service between downtown Sacramento and the Sacramento International Airport! A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today. Read the news release: sacrt.com/apps/sacrt-launche…
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SacRT is celebrating the arrival of our first new low-floor light rail train from Siemens Mobility. This is the first of 28 new trains, which are being manufactured at their facility in south Sacramento. Learn more about the process at sacrt.com/newtrains. #NewTrains #SacRT
ALT Group photo of SacRT staff in front of new low-floor light rail train with a banner. Banner text: First New Low-Floor Light Rail Train.
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Did you see the hail? Our drivers got a good look before their shift today. #hail #sacramento #winterwx
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Have you seen me? Starting today, SacRT is testing our new electric buses on the airport express route. These will be used for the Causeway Connection route, which begins April 6. Let us know if you get a chance to ride in our new electric bus! sacrtairport.com
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SacRT is moving forward with the order of 20 new low-floor light rail vehicles from local manufacturer @SiemensMobility. The purchase of the new light rail vehicles is part of SacRT's overall light rail modernization plan. Learn more here: sacrt.com/apps/sacrt-purchas…
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The fare-free transit program for youth starts tomorrow! Look for our sign flippers at local area schools tomorrow to promote the RydeFreeRT program. Visit www.RydeFreeRT to learn more.
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The force is strong on SacRT! Happy #StarWarsDay! #Maythe4thBeWithYou
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Check out the "World's Smallest Concert Hall" at the 14th & L bus shelter through November 30. Speakers play live symphony music 24 hours a day, and four red theater seats allow bus riders and passersby to relax, enjoy some music, and learn about the upcoming @SacPhilOpera season
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Free WiFi is coming to Sacramento on wheels! Free internet access will be available on SacRT “WiFi Buses” deployed to communities across Sacramento starting Monday, May 4. To see where the WiFi Bus will be and how to access the network, visit thewifibus.com.
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We are on the new Route 142 bus on the way to Sacramento International Airport! The new airport express bus service started today. We will be live on @kcranews to talk about the new service.
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The Causeway Connection electric bus service between Davis and Sacramento launched with a modified service this morning. Thanks to a partnership with @YolobusYCTD, @ucdavis, @UCDavisHealth, @TheCityofSac and @ElectrifyAm. Visit causewayconnection.com. #CausewayConnection
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SacRT's Airport Express Bus Service begins January 5, 2020! Try out the service with free rides from January 5 - 31. SacRTAirport.com
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Attention @JUMPbyUber users! You can ride light rail for free next week by riding a JUMP bike and then show your valid JUMP receipt with the same date to a fare inspector on light rail. More information on the offer is available here:
sacrt.com/apps/sacrt-to-offe…
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#SoundtheHorns! SacRT bus and light rail sounded their horns at noon today in honor of front-line transit workers. We can’t thank them enough for keeping the Sacramento region moving. 🔊🔊🔊🔊 #TransitHeroes #SacRTstrong
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We ❤️ @SacramentoKings fans and @SacRepublicFC fans! And we really ❤️ when they wear masks on transit! @TheCityofSac @SacCountyCA 😷
#MaskUpSac #WearingIsCaring
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Yesterday’s light rail accident provides an opportunity to remind the community to never cross tracks when signal lights are flashing and the crossing gates are down or coming down. It is not only dangerous, but also illegal!
ALT Light rail train and truck at crash scene.
ALT Truck smashed between pole and train.
ALT Wider shot of truck smashed in between pole and train.
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We are aware we are a lifeline service for many essential workers and for community members. We would like to thank our employees in our Security Operations Center, which operates 24/7 to keep our riders safe. We couldn't do it without them. Thank you!
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SacRT is offering system-wide free ride days to help Drive the Vote! #Vote #TryTransit
kcra.com/article/sacrt-free-…
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SacRT is proud to be recognized as the 2021 Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year by the @APTA_info. For more information on the award, visit sacrt.com/APTAaward. #APTAAwards
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Ride bus and light rail for free to the Sac Republic block party on Monday, October 21. Simply print or screenshot the free ride flyer.
sacrt.com/apps/republicfc-fa…
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We’re excited about the big MLS announcement and the two new light rail stations that will help serve both the River District and the Railyards with a future light rail station that will welcome soccer fans to the new stadium. #MLStoSac
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🚆 Exciting News! SacRT's new low-floor trains are in the final testing phase, a milestone in the Light Rail Modernization Project! The first train began testing last night! Learn more at sacrt.com/newtrains. #SacRT #NewTrains
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Did you hear it? We blasted our horns in support of public transit employees today. Thank you to all the SacRT employees that are helping to keep the region moving during the COVID-19 pandemic. #SoundTheHorn #HeroesMovingHeroes #SacRTstrong
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Thank you to the maintenance team at SacRT for providing a vital service to keep our region's essential workers and those engaged in essential travel to work, hospitals, health care providers and grocery stores moving.
Reminder, service reduction schedules begin on Monday.
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You can now #TaptoRide on ALL SacRT light rail trains. The touch-free payment technology allows riders to tap to pay fare onboard light rail trains. A celebration was held today to launch the contactless fare payment option on light rail. Learn more at sacrt.com/contactless.
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🤩 Today, SacRT and @saclib launched Sacramento’s first Rolling Library Train during an event at the Cosumnes River College Station. The brightly decorated train promotes riding and reading. Learn more bit.ly/3AZcb96. 📚🚊 #RollingLibrary #ReadandRide #LibraryTrain
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Today, SacRT along with @SMUDUpdates, @TheCityofSac, @CalTreasurer, @fionama, CalEPA Secretary Jared Blumenfeld, and GiddyUp EV, Inc., celebrated a new high-speed electric vehicle charging hub with a plug-in ceremony at the Power Inn light rail station. sacrt.com/charginghub.
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SacRT has been awarded $77 million in funds from the @FTA_DOT Low or No Emission Grant program! This will help purchase new hydrogen fuel cell buses, upgrade our bus facility, and launch a robust workforce development program. Learn more at bit.ly/3XX0ICO.
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Statement from SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li ... “I would like to send a huge thank you to all of our 1,000+ SacRT employees. SacRT continues to provide essential transportation services for the region and it takes a lot of hard work behind the scenes to make it happen.”
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SacRT is testing our new low-floor light rail trains everyday between noon and 2 p.m. Riders can't board yet, but these new trains will be on the Gold and Green lines this summer. Learn more at sacrt.com/traintesting. 🚆
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Are you ready to ride?
✅ @SacramentoKings jersey
✅ @SacRepublicFC scarf
✅ Mask 😷
#MaskUpSac #WearingIsCaring
ALT Two people on the stairs of a light rail car. One wearing a Sacramento Kings Jersey and one wearing a Sac Republic FC scarf. They are both wearing masks.
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SacRT’s 1958 “Old Blue” bus visited Sacramento City Hall today to commemorate and celebrate the legacy of Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks, whose birthday is today, February 4. #BlackHistoryMonth #RosaParks
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A huge THANK YOU to our facilities teams who continue to work hard to keep us safe & clean 👏❤️ We appreciate all your hard work! #SacRTstrong
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Ride SacRT FREE on Wednesday, October 2, for California Clean Air Day! Do your part to reduce pollution by taking public transit! @CleanAirDay cleanairday.org/transportati…
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🚆 Reminder for Gold and Green line riders: Our new S700 low-floor light rail vehicles are now in service alongside Legacy (high-floor) trains! We anticipate operating a mixed-fleet during the first two-weeks of rollout. Please remember to board all S700 trains from the elevated platform level.
Learn more about the new trains at sacrt.com/newtrains. #RideSacRT #NewTrains #S700
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In honor of #ElectionDay SacRT is offering free rides system-wide on Tuesday, November 3. No flyer or exemption code necessary to ride free. Let SacRT Drive You to Vote! Visit sacrt.com/drivethevote to learn more. #DriveTheVote #Vote2020 #RallyTheVote
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SacRT is thrilled to be part of @wideopenwalls_ ! The Customer Service and Sales Center at 1225 R St is in the process of getting a new look from artist Mateus Bailon. We can't wait to see the final product!
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🎉 Today was a milestone moment for SacRT! We celebrated the launch of our new S700 low-floor light rail trains at the 7th & Richards/Township 9 Station with fantastic press and community events!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us in the celebration! 🙌 Check out highlights from the press event, two special train rides, and all the excitement from our community gathering.
Learn more about these innovative new trains at bit.ly/3Tf8eFS. #SacRT #NewTrains #CommunityCelebration #S700Rollout @SiemensMobility @DorisMatsui @RepBera @RepKiley @FTA_DOT @AsmKevinMcCarty @AsmNguyen @SenatorAshby @Mayor_Steinberg @CA_Trans_Agency @PatrickDKennedy
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SacRT staff is working hard to prepare for the launch of the Airport Express Bus Service beginning this Sunday, January 5! Check out the new signs for the shuttle stops ✈️🚌
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🚍🚊 SacRT is offering system-wide free rides on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022 to travel on all buses, light rail, SmaRT Ride shuttles and SacRT GO Paratransit Services shuttles during regular service hours. No flyer is needed to ride free.
sacrt.com/earthday.
ALT Happy Earth Day Ride SacRT for free to celebrate earth day. Friday, April 22, 2022. Picture of light rail train with trees and butterflies.
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SacRT is celebrating Civil Rights Pioneer Rosa Parks by "reserving" a seat on every SacRT bus
February 4th is known as Rosa Parks Day, please join us in remembering it all started on a bus. #RosaParks
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SacRT Police Services showed their support for fallen @SacPolice Officer Tara O’Sullivan at the Woodlake Park softball field. The softball field is being renamed in her honor and is close to the Arden/Del Paso Station. 💙💙💙
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The WiFi Bus is here! SacRT, @TheCityofSac, @Mayor_Steinberg, @saclib, @officialSCUSD and @CA_Trans_Agency showed off one of the WiFi buses today. Thanks to
@Verizon @ATTPolicyCA @cradlepoint @SierraWireless @ArubaNetworks #TheWiFiBus #DigitalDivide #ConnectingCommunities
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Thank you to everyone who rode RT yesterday! 10,000 people traveled on RT to get to both events @Golden1Center.
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Thanks @kcranews for sharing our efforts to increase ridership and offer great rider incentives. kcra.com/article/report-show…
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A new study finds SacRT’s RydeFreeRT fare-free transit for youth program achieved multiple keys goals to increase transit ridership and school attendance. SacRT saw a 127% increase in student ridership when the program launched. sacrt.com/apps/new-study-fin…. #StudentsRideFree
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It's #NationalSuperheroDay!
Not all heroes wear capes, some drive buses and trains! 🦸🚍🚈 #SacRTstrong #Transitheroes
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The electric bus for the new Causeway Connection service between Davis and Sacramento is available to view before our SacRT Board meeting tonight. The new service begins on April 6, 2020. The board meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.
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All military (active, veterans, reservists) and their families ride SacRT free Saturday, November 11, 2017. Please present military ID upon request. Thank you for your service to our country!
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Don’t be alarmed! SacRT buses and trains will sound their horns at 12 pm today to honor front-line transit workers. 🔊🔊🔊
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSt…
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Exciting update on our Light Rail Modernization Project. After testing the station platform clearance measurements of our new low-floor trains at the 16th Street Station, our Engineering team just gave the green light. Learn more at sacrt.com/modernization.
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Not all heroes wear capes, ours wear uniforms. We are extremely grateful for our employees who are doing an exceptional job keeping us moving. #TransitHeroes #SacRTstrong
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Today, we celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Folsom 15-minute light rail service at Iron Point Station. Once completed, the new low-floor light rail trains will offer 15-minute service to Folsom area stations.
bit.ly/40CxcSg
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SacRT, in partnership with the @CityofElkGrove, is exploring new ways to enhance mobility and connectivity for Elk Grove residents and visitors. The Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to Elk Grove Implementation Plan will assess the feasibility of two high-capacity transit options: extending light rail (LRT) or implementing a bus rapid transit (BRT) line. Visit elkgrovecity.org/transitplan to take the survey now!
ALT Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit in Elk Grove Implementation Plan Take our Survey! Share your input on how you travel around the City of Elk Grove.
ALT Map showing current transit and possible future options.
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🚆Check out our new @SiemensMobility S700 low-floor light rail trains!
Customers won’t get a chance to ride the new low-floor trains yet, as each train must first be put through a rigorous phased testing process.
Learn more about the project at sacrt.com/modernization.
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Today, SacRT joined local, state, and federal leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the future Dos Rios Station on the Blue Line! This new station, located in the growing River District, will provide a vital transit connection for residents of Mirasol Village and beyond.
With $43 million in funding secured, construction is set to begin this summer, and the station is expected to open by late 2026. This project is a game-changer for mobility, economic growth, and sustainability in Sacramento!
Learn more at bit.ly/4i7qVoT. #SacRT #DosRiosStation #LightRail #SacramentoTransit
ALT Image at Dos Rios Station groundbreaking.
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Today, we are celebrating Civil Rights Pioneer Rosa Parks by "reserving" a front seat on every SacRT bus and offering FREE Rides on fixed-route bus with a free ride flyer today. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery public bus.
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SacRT Police Services and the @SacPolice celebrated 8 year-old Lino Fleita Jr. today with a police car birthday parade. Lino says it was a dream come true and he idolizes police officers. Help us wish Lino a Happy 8th Birthday! 🎁 🚔 🎉
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A special shout-out to our Transit Ambassadors that are out riding light rail every day. They are practicing social distancing and helping our current riders navigate the new Sunday Plus schedule. We are very proud of the work our Transit Ambassadors are doing.
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🚲 May is Bike Month! Did you know you can take your bike on light rail. Learn how to load your bike on a train. We can’t wait for our new low-floor trains, make it even easier!
Learn more at sacrt.com/apps/bike-and-ride… . #MIBM #MayIsBikeMonth 🚊🚍❤️🚲
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SacRT is pleased to announce that it will be the recipient of two state grants worth over $84 million. This funding will go towards new light rail trains and double tracking the Gold Line between Sunrise and Historic Folsom Stations. Read more: buff.ly/2FkoAEx
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Great news! SacRT was awarded two grants totaling $35 million from the @California_CTC to improve the light rail system.
Learn more at sacrt.com/apps/sacrt-awarded….
ALT Text: SacRT awarded $35 million in funding for Light Rail improvements. Image: new low-floor light rail train.
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SacRT is offering FREE transit rides to get to a scheduled COVID-19 #vaccine appointment within SacRT’s service area starting March 1. To ride free, show a COVID-19 vaccine appointment confirmation - email, text or vaccine card. Visit sacrt.com/vaccine #RideFree
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🗓 Mark your calendars! SacRT is hold two in-person hiring events.
⏰Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
⏰Tuesday, December 14, 2021
3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
📍 SacRT Auditorium
1400 29th Street, Sacramento, CA
💻 Learn more at sacrt.com/hiringevents.
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SacRT teamed up with @saccountyca to drive community members to vote. SacRT is offering system-wide free rides today- Election Day, Tuesday, November 8. Visit sacrt.com/drivethevote to learn more. #DriveTheVote #Vote2022
ALT Election Day, November 8, 2022 Let SacRT Drive You to Vote!
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We kicked off our 50th anniversary celebration with a press event and celebration today, at Cosumnes River College Station where we displayed our new 50th anniversary logo and rolled out our special 50th anniversary bus and train.
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The SacRT Holiday Bus will be traveling on a different route each day between now and January 1, 2020! Catch a ride for FREE and make a donation to the Sacramento Children's Home. Get the schedule at: sacrt.com/apps/ride-free-on-…
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A special shoutout to our wayside crews for working around the clock during the storms to keep our services running. They completed repairs on light rail wires and grade crossings this morning.
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A special shoutout to our SacRT families during these challenging times. Check out these SacRT masks made by a SacRT Police Services supervisor’s wife. We ❤️ them!!! #SacRTstrong
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The Airport Express bus route 142 between downtown Sacramento and the Sacramento Intl Airport will be ready for take-off on Sunday, August 29, 2021. All new zero-emission electric battery powered buses, every 30-minutes, 7 days a week. sacrtairport.com. ⚡️🚍✈️
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It will be accessible once housing is built nearby. No word on a timeline for that yet. Glad you got to check out our newest station. 🚉
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Today is Transit Driver Appreciation Day! We're so grateful to all of our operators who keep us moving safely everyday. Help us celebrate our amazing team by saying “thank you” to your driver today or by sharing a compliment. ❤️ 🚊 🚌 🚎
#TDAD
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Free rides on transit to @Golden1Center to vote! SacRT has teamed up with the @SacramentoKings to help #DrivetheVote! You can ride SacRT for free to the Golden 1 Center on October 24 & November 3. Learn more at sacrt.com/drivethevote. #RallyTheVote
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Thank you to the light rail maintenance team at SacRT for providing a vital service to keep our region's essential workers and those engaged in essential travel to work, hospitals, health care providers and grocery stores moving. #SacRTstrong
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SacRT is getting ready to roll out a newly redesigned bus network on Sunday, September 8, 2019. In celebration of the new bus network, SacRT is offering free rides on bus and light rail from September 8 - September 11. News release available: sacrt.com/apps/sacrt-launche…
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🚆 Ride light rail for FREE through Tuesday, June 15, 2021 to get around the Highway 99 closure. Simply print or screenshot the free ride flyer at sacrt.com/fixsac99. 🚆
ALT Text: Free Rides on Light Rail through June 15, 2021. Photo of the Caltrans Highway 99 closure map and a photo of a light rail station with a train and people.
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A huge thank you to all SacRT employees that are helping to keep essential workers moving and community members get access to food and medical facilities.
THANK YOU to #publictransportation employees, who are working tirelessly to provide a safe and essential service to health care workers, first-responders, and others requiring mobility during the #COVID19 pandemic. #transit #coronavirus
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SacRT is offering FREE rides on light rail during the FixSac99 project, which includes a complete closure of a section of Highway 99 in south Sacramento between Friday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Print or screenshot the free ride flyer at sacrt.com/fixsac99.
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SacRT and the Martin Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the grand opening of the Wexler, a new student housing transit-oriented development (TOD) project located adjacent to SacRT’s University/65th Street Transit Center.
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Did you know that SacRT has nine zero-emission electric shuttles as part of our on-demand microtransit service called SmaRT Ride. The shuttle service is available in nine different service areas across the Sacramento region. Visit sacrt.com/smartride to learn more!
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Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Today, we’d like to say:
To all public transportation workers, thank you.
#GoogleDoodle → goo.gle/2xVOQHq
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Thanks to @TheCityofSac to the #RydeFreeRT fare-free transit program for youth has been extended! Students only need a student ID or RydeFreeRT card to ride, no sticker required this year thru Sept 30, 2021! rydefreert.com. #FreeTransitforYouth #StudentsRideFree
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SacRT and @UCDavisHealth have partnered to rename the 39th Street light rail station to the 39th Street/UC Davis Health Station. This morning, SacRT and UC Davis Health held a celebratory press conference officially unveiling the new station name.
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🚧Crews are putting the finishing touches on the raised platforms at 59th Street Station that will be needed for the new low floor light rail trains.
🚍Bus bridges are in place between 29th Street and Power Inn Stations in both directions.
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A huge thank you to our dispatchers! They are working day and night to keep our buses and light rail vehicles moving. These are very uncertain times, but we want to make sure riders know we are still here for them if needed.
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SacRT is offering FREE rides to hiring opportunities in the Central City every Wednesday between May 5 and June 16, 2021. Simply print or screenshot the free ride flyer to ride bus, light rail or SmaRT Ride on-demand shuttles for FREE. Visit sacrt.com/apps/free-rides-we… to learn more.
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Starting today, youth in grades TK-12 can ride SacRT for free! All youth that go to school or live within SacRT service boundaries are eligible for the RydeFreeRT program. Learn more at RydeFreeRT.com.
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