‘Rideshare’ Bus Service Comes To Downtown Sacramento As Regional Transit Expands On-Demand ProgramJanuary 8, 2020 | Bob MoffittOn Monday, Sacramento Regional Transit launched on-demand shuttle services in six new neighborhoods, including the central city.
Contentious California Plan To Expand Housing Near Transit Gets New LifeDecember 6, 2018 | Randol WhiteA bill designed to increase housing near transit stops in California died quickly last spring. Now, it's back in the fall with a new name and more support. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
SacRT Board Votes To Reduce FaresAugust 28, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe transit system's board of directors voted to reduce the cost of a monthly pass by $10 from $110 to $100, and a single ride by a quarter to $2.50. The reductions come as RT continues to see falling ridership. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
West Sacramento Launches On-Demand Ride Hailing Program With Mercedes VansMay 14, 2018 | Steve MilneThere's a new way to get around town without using your car or taking the bus in West Sacramento. The city has launched a new public transportation service offering on-demand shared rides. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Three Revolutions' That Will Change How People MoveApril 19, 2018 | Cody DrabbleUC Davis professor Dan Sperling explains changes taking place that affect how people use transportation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Regional Transit Debuts New Light Rail Art CarsMarch 12, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe typical car is white with the Regional Transit logo. But now, four trains each have one car that is wrapped in a work of art. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Bullet Train Cost Spikes 20 PercentMarch 9, 2018 | Chris NicholsGOP lawmakers and taxpayer groups seized on Friday’s new report indicating high-speed-rail cost overruns to argue the state should stop funding it.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTranscontinental Railroad Marks 150th AnniversaryFebruary 9, 2018 | Chris RemingtonThe US-China Railroad Friendship Association marks the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentYoung Californians Won't Get New Driving RestrictionsOctober 16, 2017 | Chris NicholsGov. Jerry Brown recently vetoed a bill that would have imposed a curfew on drivers under 21, saying increased teen driver training is a better approach.
Caltrans Seeks Public Comment On Capital City Freeway ProjectSeptember 20, 2017 | Steve MilneCaltrans is trying to get the word out about plans to ease congestion on one of Sacramento's worst bottlenecks: the Capital City Freeway from K Street to north of Arden Way. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
