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This is an online event.
Sacramento Rapid Transit's
"Light Rail Moderization Project"
Please join us for our monthly presentation. We will hear from Sac RT's Director of Engineering on their multi-disciplinary project, scheduled for 2023. FREE and open to the public.
About the Presentation:
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is moving forward with plans to modernize its light rail network. The Modernization Project focuses on the “Gold Line” (US 50 corridor) and includes the purchase of 20 new low-floor light rail trains with better accessibility; modification of stations to accommodate the new trains; and construction of a passing track. The additional track allows light rail trains to operate every 15 minutes, between the Sunrise Station and end of the line at the Historic Folsom Station, rather than the existing 30 minutes.
SacRT operates approximately 82 bus routes (fixed-route, dial-a-ride and microtransit); 43 miles of light rail serving 52 stations; and ADA paratransit services all within a 440-square mile service area. SacRT was recently named the 2021 "Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year" in the category of public transit agencies with more than 4 million but less than 20 million trips. The award is given by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Congratulations!
About the Presenter:
Craig Norman is SacRT’s Acting Director of Engineering. Prior to this position he was the Principal Systems Engineer and worked with Operations to troubleshoot, identify and implement improvements to the existing train signaling, overhead catenary system, traction power, communication and fare vending system. Mr. Norman works with the City of Sacramento and County of Sacramento to coordinate traffic control signals with grade crossings and in street running of light rail vehicles. He is both a licensed electrical and mechanical engineer in the State of California.