September 2023 Service Changes

August 27, 2023 General, SacRT in Community


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Bus Service Adjustments Begin August 27, 2023

Effective Sunday, August 27, 2023, SacRT made minor service adjustments to two bus routes:

Route 19 (Rio Linda):
The schedule timepoint changed at Rio Linda and Pinedale to Rio Linda & Main Street. The trip time shifed one minute later heading toward Arden/Del Paso Station and one minute earlier heading toward Watt and Elverta at the new timepoint.  
View the new timetable effective August 27, 2023.

Route 61 (Fruitridge):
On Saturdays the trips departing from Florin Towne Centre start three minutes later to improve connections at the Fruitridge light rail station. All other times shift accordingly. View the new timetable effective August 27, 2023.

Effective Sunday, August 13, 2023, SacRT made minor service adjustments to three Elk Grove transit services bus routes: E18, E111 and E113. Learn more at https://www.sacrt.com/elk-grove-transit-service-adjustments-effective-august-13-2023.

SmaRT Ride Shuttle Service Adjustments Begin August, 28, 2023

Three Zones SmaRT Ride Twitter (1)

Beginning Monday, August 28, 2023, SacRT’s SmaRT Ride on-demand shuttle service made adjustments to three service zones that will impact hours and span of service.

SacRT’s SmaRT Ride program does not have a permanent secure funding source. In 2018 the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) provided an initial program award of $12 million that unfortunately expired in June; however, more recently, STA awarded an additional $2.5 million to help support the popular microtransit service over the next two years. SmaRT Ride also receives operating funds from Sacramento County and the cities of Citrus Heights and Folsom.

As a result of the initial SmaRT Ride program grant funding expiring and significantly less funding available, several factors were taken into consideration in deciding which zones would be impacted by the service adjustments while prioritizing service in disadvantaged communities, especially areas that do not have fixed-route service.

The Citrus Heights-Antelope-Orangevale and Downtown-Midtown-East Sacramento microtransit service zones are reduced in size and the Florin-Gerber zone expanded slightly (at no additional cost). The changes aim to increase ridership and reduce cost per passenger.

For operational consistency, all nine SmaRT Ride zones provide the same service hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Changes to SmaRT Ride Zones (effective August 28, 2023)

New Improved Transit Options

SacRT also launched an improved SmaRT Ride app to improve the customer experience by providing all the transit options available near them when a SmaRT Ride shuttle is unavailable due to high demand or other factors.

With the updated app, customers can easily explore various routes and schedules, and receive real-time updates for fixed-route buses, light rail, and other modes of public transportation. If SmaRT Ride isn't available, the app assists by offering the most convenient alternative transit option.

New Nine Zone Service Areas (Effective Monday, August 28, 2023)
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Download the SacRT SmaRT Ride App

First, download the free SmaRT Ride App, which is available in Google Play and the App Store.

To request a ride, enter a pick-up address and then enter your destination address. Note: SmaRT Ride shuttles cannot travel outside the service boundary. The pick-up and drop off location need to be inside the same service zone.

Following a SmaRT Ride request, the SmaRT Ride app will provide passengers with an estimated pick-up time, track their bus in real-time, and be alerted when their ride is about to arrive. After boarding the vehicle, passengers will also be alerted when their ride is about to reach their desired destination.

SmaRT Ride customers will also be able to request rides by calling 916-556-0100 or by going online to ondemand.sacrt.com; however, trip requests must be made on the same day. Wait times for service are subject to vehicle availability and demand.

The drop off window is an estimate based on your desired travel time. Because this is a ride-sharing service, actual drop-off time may vary due to demand. Please understand that while we make every effort to arrive at your desired travel time, you may have to wait for the SmaRT Ride shuttle arrival due to demand. If you must arrive at your destination at a specified time, we recommend planning your trip to include a time cushion.

SmaRT Ride service is only available within each designated geographical service zone. SmaRT Ride shuttles cannot travel outside the service boundaries.

During peak hours, SmaRT Ride customers may experience longer wait times or no service available due to increased demand, the updated SacRT SmaRT Ride app will display other fixed-route transit options (bus and light rail) that are available (including Elk Grove transit services and Folsom Stage Line).

Have more questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) webpage. 

More information on current SmaRT Ride services is available at sacrt.com/smartride.

Express Bus Service Between Elk Grove and UC Davis Medical Center 

SacRT is partnering with UC Davis Health to launch a new bus service called the Elk Grove/UC Davis Medical Center Express (bus route 137) which will operate between the city of Elk Grove and the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. The express bus will start service on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, and operate Monday through Friday with six morning trips and six evening trips.

Funding for the new bus service was provided by UC Davis Health as a way to offer a convenient transportation solution to employees and students who commute from Elk Grove.

Learn more at sacrt.com/UCDHElkGrove.

Translations

Ajustes en el servicio para septiembre de 2023
A partir del domingo 27 de agosto de 2023, SacRT hará ajustes menores a las rutas de los autobuses 19 y 61. El lunes 28 de agosto de 2023, SacRT hará ajustes a 3 zonas de SmaRT Ride que incluyen Citrus Heights-Antelope-Orangevale, Downtown-Midtown y Florin-Gerber. Obtenga más información en sacrt.com/septemberservice o llame al 916-321-2877.

2023年9月服務調整通知
自2023年8月27日星期日起，SacRT將對19路和61路公交線路進行輕微調整。自2023年8月28日星期一起，SacRT將對Citrus Heights-Antelope-Orangevale，Downtown-Midtown和Florin-Gerber三個SmaRT Ride區域進行調整。請訪問sacrt.com/septemberservice或致電916-321-2877了解更多詳情。

Điều Chỉnh Dịch Vụ Tháng 9 Năm 2023
Có hiệu lực từ Chủ Nhật, ngày 27/8/2023, SacRT sẽ điều chỉnh một chút đối với các tuyến xe buýt 19 và 61. Vào Thứ Hai, ngày 28/8/2023, SacRT sẽ điều chỉnh ba khu vực SmaRT Ride gồm Citrus Heights-Antelope-Orangevale, Downtown-Midtown và Florin -Gerber. Vui lòng đọc thêm theo liên kết: sacrt.com/septemberservice hoặc gọi số 916-321-2877.

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Siv Tau Txij Hnub Sunday, Lub Yim Hli 27, 2023, SacRT yuav ua kev hloov kho me ntsis rau cov kev tsheb npav 19 thiab 61. Thaum Hnub Monday, Lub Yim Hli 28, 2023, SacRT yuav ua kev hloov khor au peb cheeb tsam Cai Tsheb SmaRT muaj xws li Citrus Heights-Antelope-Orangevale, Downtown-Midtown thiab Florin-Gerber. Kawm paub ntau ntxiv ntawm sacrt.com/septemberservice los sis hu rau 916-321-2877.

Изменения в обслуживании в сентябре 2023 года
С воскресенья, 27 августа 2023 г., SacRT немного скорректирует работу автобусных маршрутов 19 и 61. С понедельника, 28 августа 2023 г., SacRT немного скорректирует обслуживание трех зон SmaRT Ride, включая Citrus Heights-Antelope-Orangevale, Downtown-Midtown и Florin-Gerber. Подробнее —на странице sacrt.com/septemberservice или по телефону 916-321-2877.

تعديلات الخدمة بتاريخ سبتمبر 2023

ستُجري هيئة النقل العام في ساكرامنتو -اعتبارًا من يوم الأحد الموافق 27 أغسطس 2023- تعديلات بسيطة على مسارات موقف الحافلات رقم 19 و61. بينما تُجري -اعتبارًا من يوم الاثنين الموافق 28 أغسطس 2023- تعديلات على ثلاث مناطق ركوب سمارت رايد، والتي تشمل خطوط سيتروس هايتس-أنتيلوب- أورنجفيل، وداون تاون-ميد تاون، وفلورين-جربر. لمعرفة المزيد، زُر موقعنا على sacrt.com/septemberservice أو اتصل هاتفيًا على رقم 916-321-2877.