Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Addressing Concerns For Regional Transit's Safety, Comfort And Costs

July 6, 2017 | Chris Remington

A shooting at a Sacramento Light Rail station last week of a Sheriff’s deputy raised concerns about safety on the light rail train. RT chief Henry Li discusses what’s being done to keep the trains secure and comfortable during the hot summer months.

Suspect Identified In Shooting Of Officer

June 27, 2017

UPDATE June 28, 9:20 a.m.: (AP) - Authorities have released the name of a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a sheriff's deputy in Sacramento.

Regional Transit Creates Bus Mechanics Apprenticeship Program

October 19, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

Sacramento Regional Transit has identified a way to find entry-level mechanics to replace the dozen or so mechanics who retire or leave the agency every year.

RT Launches Safety App

September 20, 2016 | Steve Milne

Sacramento Regional Transit launched a new app today intended to help increase safety on light rail trains and buses. It's called Alert SacRT.

Fare Evasion Decreases With Addition Of New Light Rail Inspectors

September 6, 2016 | Melody Stone

Sacramento Regional Transit added 25 transit agents this summer and the agency is reporting a decline in people not paying for rides. Officials say they’re also seeing cleaner, quieter trains.

Regional Transit Rate Hike Goes Into Effect Friday

June 30, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

Riding Sacramento Regional Transit light rail and buses will be more expensive beginning tomorrow.

RT Upgrades To Downtown Stations Come With Service Disruptions

May 9, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

Phase 1 of Sacramento Regional Transit’s plan to improve downtown stations begins today.

RT Board Approves Fare Hikes

March 15, 2016 | Steve Milne

It'll soon cost more to ride Sacramento Regional Transit buses and light rail trains. The RT board Monday night voted to raise fares starting July 1st to help balance the agency's budget.

Sacramento Regional Transit Rolls Out New Mobile App

January 5, 2016 | Melody Stone

You can now plan trips and pay fares on Sacramento’s Regional Transit system using a new smartphone app.

New Cross-Town Extension Opens In South Sacramento

December 15, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

It's been 50 years since a Cosumnes River Boulevard extension was first planned. On Tuesday, the extension and interchange for Interstate 5 opened. A development project comes next.