ENSACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has been awarded $3.76 million in California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Access for All (AFA) Program funding to continue and expand its current SacRT Flex Microtransit pilot program, which provides on‑demand wheelchair accessible transportation for seniors, low-income, and individuals with disabilities throughout Sacramento County.
SacRT serves as the CPUC‑designated Local Access Fund Administrator (LAFA) for Sacramento County and administers the Program locally using CPUC’s established guidelines, eligibility criteria, and scoring requirements.
The SacRT Flex shared-ride neighborhood service earned the highest score based on its demonstrated ability to improve mobility, reduce wait times, and expand equitable access to on‑demand wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) service in Sacramento County.
Pending Board approval on Monday, May 11, 2026, SacRT will continue to operate the service in partnership with Nomad Transit, LLC, a subsidiary of Via Transportation.
The three‑year award will support WAV operations from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and will help SacRT:
- Sustain and grow the existing SacRT Flex WAV pilot program
- Increase WAV vehicle availability and reduce wait times
- Explore expanded weekend operating hours
- Enhance curb‑to‑curb, on‑demand service for individuals with disabilities
“Ensuring equitable access to transportation is central to SacRT’s mission,” said Henry Li, SacRT General Manager/CEO. “This funding allows us to expand an already successful pilot and better serve community members who rely on WAV transportation for daily mobility and independence.”
CPUC allows transit agencies to serve as both the Local Access Fund Administrator and an Access Provider when they meet Program Guidelines and demonstrate community benefit, a structure used by several transit agencies statewide.
SacRT will continue to collaborate closely with disability advocates and community partners, including the Mobility Advisory Council (MAC), to refine and improve accessible on‑demand service across the region.
For more information about the Access for All Program, visit sacrt.com/AccessForAll.