Sacramento Advocates for Rail and Transit

06/10/2026

Summer has arrived in Sacramento and families are on the move as streets get busier and gas prices stay high. Our latest newsletter looks at how stronger transit, better bike connections and more reliable service can make travel easier and more affordable. It also highlights a citizen effort gathering signatures for the Safe Streets and Affordable Transit Measure.

Read here: https://buff.ly/qmqVuBe

06/01/2026

Be sure to get on the train and join us!

Join us this Wednesday for the Downtown Riverfront Streetcar Workshop—now offered in‑person or virtually!
📅 June 3
🕙 10 a.m.
📍 SacRT Auditorium (1102 Q Street, Suite 4000) or join via Zoom
Your feedback will help shape the future of riverfront mobility.
Details: sacrt.com/Streetcar

05/27/2026

Sacramento sits at the center of a vast regional trail system, offering safe, scenic routes for riders of all kinds. SACOG’s interactive map makes it easy to explore and plan your next trip.

Explore the Regional Bike Trail Network: https://buff.ly/oZnFsSE

05/20/2026

A new passenger rail station is coming to Midtown. Located at 19th and Q, it will bring Gold Runner and ACE service back to the neighborhood for the first time since 1970.

Read Steve Martarano’s article: https://buff.ly/UPw08LH

05/14/2026

Sacramento’s light rail and intercity trains welcome bikes on board, making it easy to pair longer rides with transit. This month, try riding the American River trail to Folsom, then take the Gold Line back to Sacramento.

See full map with landmarks: https://buff.ly/yqnW15N

05/11/2026

In this month’s Board Perspective, SMART Board Member and City of Sacramento Active Transportation Commissioner Emel Wadhwani reflects on why safe streets are fundamentally an equity issue.

Read the column: https://buff.ly/G4YMR26

05/06/2026

May is Bike Month, and more riders are out enjoying Sacramento’s growing network of trails and bike‑friendly transit options. Our latest newsletter looks at how we can continue improving safety and mobility for everyone on our streets.

Read here: https://buff.ly/G4YMR26

04/29/2026

Did you know? Transportation is one of Sacramento’s biggest climate challenges and choosing transit, biking, or walking even once a week makes a real impact. This Earth Day, small shifts can add up to big change.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/SmmgmFJ

04/22/2026

The Safe Streets and Affordable Transit Measure is a citizens’ initiative that would place a half‑cent transportation sales tax before Sacramento voters in 2026, with funding dedicated to street safety, repairs, and improved transit service.

Learn more: www.safersacstreets.com

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04/15/2026

In a new column, SMART Board Member Steve Cohn breaks down why cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and Portland are able to offer more frequent, reliable transit and compares Sacramento’s limited local funding base.

Read Steve’s column:https://buff.ly/SmmgmFJ