ENSACRAMENTO, CA – This week, Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) and Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sacramento unveiled a new mural and transit wrapped train in Downtown Sacramento, celebrating the diversity of women in the transportation industry.
Aliyah Sidqe, a Sacramento-born visual artist, muralist, fine artist, and educator, was selected to bring this vision to life. Sidqe’s art explores themes of identity, emotion, and human connection, with a focus on helping people feel seen, confident, and celebrated. With more than a decade of experience creating public art through Sacramento, she brings both artistic excellence and a deep commitment to community engagement. After being introduced to Sidqe’s work, it became clear that her creative style, extensive mural portfolio, and community centered approach made her the ideal artist for this project.
The concept of the mural was inspired by a public art initiative led by the WTS Boston’s Chapter, which emphasizes the power of art to celebrate community and spark connection. To ensure the mural reflected organization’s values and vision, input was gathered through a survey of the Board of Directors, Advisory board, and full membership between February and April 2025. This feedback supported Sidqe’s creative direction and helped inspire a mural that was rooted in community voices.
“After being introduced to Sidqe’s work, it became clear that her creative style, extensive mural portfolio, and community centered approach made her the ideal artist for this project,” said WTS Sacramento chapter President Amanda Kahn. “Our board was thrilled to partner with SacRT to bring this project to life, amplifying the value women bring to the transportation sector.”
“SacRT is proud to partner with WTS Sacramento on a project that uplifts and celebrates the contributions of women in transportation,” said Henry Li, SacRT General Manager/CEO.
“This mural is more than a piece of public art, we hope it inspires future generations to see themselves in this industry and to continue shaping the future of mobility in the Sacramento region.”
The mural is located at the corner of R Street and 15th Street in Sacramento, on the exterior of Cafe Bernardo, where community members can experience this new public artwork celebrating creativity, connection, and the transportation community for the next decade.
WTS mural at R and 15th Street in Sacramento behind Cafe Bernardo.
WTS train wrap on train #114 which travels along SacRT’s Blue Line between Watt/I-80 and Cosumnes River College stations.
About WTS Sacramento
WTS is an international organization dedicated to advancing women in the transportation industry through professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities. With more than 6,500 members nationwide, the WTS Sacramento Chapter supports hundreds of transportation professionals across the Sacramento regional and Northern California.
About SacRT
SacRT is the region’s public transit provider, operating 82 bus routes, 43 miles of light rail serving 53 stations, and ADA paratransit services across a 440‑square‑mile area including Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom and Rancho Cordova. SacRT has been recognized nationally for excellence in safety, security, and innovation, including APTA’s 2021 Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year.