Sacramento Advocates for Rail and Transit

06/29/2026

Summer freedom starts with RydeFreeRT. Sacramento area students in grades TK through 12 can ride the entire SacRT network at no cost, giving families an easier and more affordable way to get around. New cards are available through schools, libraries and the SacRT Customer Service Center, and current cards remain valid through June 2026.

Learn more at Sac RT's RydeFreeRT webpage: https://buff.ly/L4mTzC1

06/27/2026

Thank you Governor Newsom! 👏👏👏

I just signed an executive order to support faster, cheaper, and easier public transit across California.

I'm directing state agencies to prioritize key local transit projects by enforcing clear deadlines, modernizing arrival data and payments, and expanding employee benefits.

06/24/2026

Sacramento stays active well into the night, but our transit system still winds down early. This month’s newsletter looks at why later service matters for workers, visitors and the city’s growing nighttime economy, and what it would take for Sacramento to keep its network awake when people need it most.

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

06/16/2026

This month we feature 3 Questions with a Frustrated Commuter Turned Advocate. SMART Board Member Frank Teran shares how unreliable service shaped his commute, why frequency changes everything for riders, and what stronger transit could mean for Sacramento’s economy.

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

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