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Address:   1400 29th St, Sacramento, CA 95812

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The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is an award-winning transit provider that serves the capital region and surrounding cities. SacRT operates more than 80 bus routes, uses and maintains 43 miles of light rail with 52 light rail stations, and also provides ADA paratransit service across a 400-square mile service area throughout Sacramento County.  SacRT serves the following cities: 

  • Sacramento
  • Citrus Heights
  • Ranch Cordova
  • Folsom 
  • Elk Grove

The district also runs SmartRT Ride, which offers on-demand ride services to the following areas: 

  • Arden
  • Carmichael
  • Citrus Heights
  • Downtown-Midtown-East Sacramento
  • Franklin-South Sacramento
  • Gerber-Calvine
  • North Sacramento 
  • Rancho Cordova

Annual ridership was approximately 21 million passengers in 2019. Weekday light rail ridership averages about 40,000 while weekday bus ridership averages approximately 37,000 passengers per day.

SacRT runs almost continuously. Buses and light rail trains operate every single day, with transportation options running from before dawn and into the late hours of the night. This transportation system provides ride support for thousands of Sacramentans, enabling them to travel to work, school, and everywhere else they need to go.

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Carmichael Times logo From Carmichael Times...

04/15/2025
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The Sacramento Regional Transit District is introducing a new, easier way for riders to pay their fares. On April 1, SacRT launched Tap2Ride, a contactless fare payment system on all buses and SacRT GO paratransit service vehicles.

Folsom Times logo From Folsom Times...

04/01/2025
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Riders across the Sacramento region now have a faster, easier way to pay for public transit. As of today, April 1, 2025, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has officially launched Tap2Ride, a new contactless fare payment system designed to streamline the experience of using buses, light rail, and paratransit services throughout the region.

Folsom Telegraph logo From Folsom Telegraph...

03/06/2025
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Light Rail glitches continue for Folsom commuters as Sacramento Regional Transit struggles with the 15-minute schedule.

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02/18/2025
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SacRT focusing on fixes after challenges with new passing tracks have riders steamed.

Folsom Times logo From Folsom Times...

02/18/2025
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The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is now issuing $100 citations to drivers parking illegally blocking bus stops under its Bus Stop Enforcement Program. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, SacRT aims to ensure clear bus stops, enhance rider safety, and maintain reliable public transit.