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Downtown Riverfront Streetcar Project
SacRT is advancing the Downtown Riverfront Streetcar Project, a transformative 1.8-mile light-rail connection between West Sacramento and downtown Sacramento, improving regional mobility, transit accessibility, and connectivity to key destinations.
This project will service as a catalyst for the nation’s largest infill development sites; the Sacramento Railyards and will link Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento to Sacramento Valley Station, providing seamless access to Amtrak, Capitol Corridor, San Joaquins, and SacRT’s light rail and bus network.
Public Planning Workshops
SacRT is hosting a series of Public Planning Workshops to share updates and gather feedback on the Downtown Riverfront Streetcar project. Community members are invited to attend, provide comments, and learn more about the project’s progress, design concepts, and next steps.
Upcoming Workshops
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
West Sacramento Community Center
1075 W Capitol Ave, West Sacramento
Transit Options: Yolobus West Sacramento Transit Center, bus routes 37, 40, 41, 42A
Past Workshops
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (Virtual and In-Person)
SacRT Auditorium
1102 Q Street, Suite 4000, Sacramento
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (In-Person)
SacRT Auditorium
1102 Q Street, Suite 4000, Sacramento
As the project advances, SacRT is engaging riders, residents, businesses, and stakeholders through Public Planning Workshops pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.25 that will:
- Discuss the project’s history
- Present findings from the racial equity analysis and project business case
- Review updated design concepts
- Gather community perspectives and feedback to help shape next steps
Public input is a vital part of this process, and SacRT encourages all interested community members to attend.
Workshop Presentation
Click the button below to review the PowerPoint presentation that was shared during the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 workshop.
Project Highlights
The Downtown Riverfront Streetcar will serve high-demand destinations, including:
- Golden 1 Center
- Downtown Commons (DOCO)
- Crocker Art Museum
- Old Sacramento Waterfront
- Historic Washington District & Riverwalk Park
- Sutter Health Park
- The Railyards Development
Revised Alignment
The revised alignment will use a single Siemens S700 streetcar vehicle, traveling from Sutter Health Park across the Tower Bridge, along Capitol Mall, and south on 3rd Street to N Street. Double tracks will be installed on N Street, connecting to SacRT’s existing light rail system at 7th and 8th Streets.
- New Station Locations Include:
- West Sacramento/Bridge District
- 2nd & Capitol
- N Street (outbound & inbound platforms)
Environmental Review & Public Comment Period
As part of the environmental review process, SacRT released the Subsequent Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (SIS/PMND) for public review in January 2026.
Public Comment Period ended on February 12, 2026.
Subsequent Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration
Project Benefits
- Improved regional connectivity between West Sacramento and downtown Sacramento
- Enhanced access to cultural, entertainment, and employment centers
- Support for future transit expansion into West Sacramento
- Reduced traffic impacts with strategic alignment and infrastructure planning
- Environmentally responsible design with modern, zero-emission vehicles
Project Timeline & Background
- 2015: Initial project conception
- 2022: SacRT Board & cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento approve N Street Alignment.
- 2025: Revised alignment proposed to improve connectivity and reduce costs.
- 2026: Environmental and design documents completed in winter.
- 2027: Construction expected to begin in early 2027.
- 2030: Project completion.
