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2021 – Press Releases
May 26, 2021: SMART statement regarding incident at the Santa Clara Valley Transit Valley Transit Authority
May 19, 2021: SMART launches Welcome Back Campaign with a new expanded service schedule and reduced fares
April 23, 2021: SMART Board of Directors approve $21.4 million Capital Improvement Plan
March 19, 2021: Lawsuit challenges construction or planned construction of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District's pathway along the railroad right-of-way
March 16, 2021: SMART announces new UV light sterilization upgrades are completed
February 24, 2021: SMART, Marin Transit, and Golden Gate Offer Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
January 29, 2021: State of California awards SMART $1.45M for Freight Rail Investments
2020 – Press Releases
December 16, 2020: SMART announces in-house training program for essential positions
November 19, 2020: SMART To Join Bay Area Low-Income Fare Program
November 4, 2020: SMART hires Heather McKillop as new CFO
October 30, 2020: SMART cuts costs by refinancing construction bonds
October 12, 2020: SMART receives AA rating on refinancing its construction bonds
June 17, 2020: SMART Board of Directors authorize funds for a second train station in Petaluma
May 11, 2020: SMART seeks community input on proposed service reductions
April 17, 2020: SMART Citizen Oversight Committee to meet via Zoom teleconference
April 10: SMART to hold Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom teleconference
April 3: SMART will implement further temporary reductions to service levels on Monday, April 6
March 20: SMART makes additional schedule changes amid statewide Shelter in Place Orders
March 17: SMART to cancel selected weekday train trips due to shelter-in-place orders for Marin and Sonoma counties
March 16: SMART is temporarily cancelling weekend train service
March 5: SMART is taking proactive measures regarding the coronavirus
March 2: SMART ridership rises 40% over last year
February 6: SMART ridership gropws 26% in January, 2020
February 5: SMART establishes a 50% discount fare policy for low-income riders
January 15: SMART's green commuters reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 33% compared to using an automobile
2019 – Press Releases
December 31: SMART launches into 2020 with a new schedule
December 6: SMART will begin passenger service to the new Larkspur and Downtown Novato stations on December 14, 2019
November 27: SMART will offer fare-FREE service during the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend
November 21: SMART announces new train schedule to take effect on January 1, 2020
November 18: SMART announces new Communications and Marketing Manager
November 14: SMART to begin simulated service for the Larkspur station on Sunday, November 17
November 13: SMART completes testing for the Novato Downtown station
November 8: SMART offers veterans and active-duty military personnel, and their families free train service on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11
November 6: SMART to operate a bus bridge from Petaluma to Novato on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10
October 30: North Santa Rosa evacuation orders lifted, SMART to serve all stations - Sonoma County Airport to San Rafael beginning October 31; SMART continues free service
October 29: SMART will run free limited service Wednesday, October 30 - Wednesday, November 6
October 28: SMART to cancel Tuesday, October 29 train service due to Public Safety Power Shutdown impacts on local city traffic signal systems
October 27: SMART to cancel Monday, October 28 train service due to Public Safety Power Shutdown impacts on local city traffic systems
October 27: SMART to cancel train service due to malfunction of local traffic signal systems resulting from Public Safety Power Shutdown
September 19: Law enforcement agencies to join SMART in promoting rail safety
August 28: SMART to post schedule for overnight testing
August 19: In preparation for opening the Larkspur Extension SMART to conduct overnight testing of train control systems
June 12: SMART to add a late-night train run during the Marin County Fair
June 4: SMART San Rafael Station and a portion of 3rd street in San Rafael closed this weekend for Larkspur extension construction
May 29: Weekend Street Closures: SMART to close portion of 2nd and 3rd streets in San Rafael for Larkspur extension construction
May 23: SMART to kick-off free weekend rides for youth 18 and under this summer
May 22: SMART to offer free train service Memorial Day weekend for veterans, and active duty military personnel
May 16: SMART, Sonoma County and Marin County offer veterans, and active duty military personnel and their families free train service and free entry to regional parks on Memorial Day weekend
May 15: SMART to offer free rides on weekends this summer for youth 18 and under
May 14, 2019: SMART to close portion of 2nd and 3rd streets in San Rafael for Larkspur extension construction
March 13, 2019: SMART to surpass the 100,000-cyclist mark
January 31, 2019: SMART recommended to receive for $12.6 million grant for bicycle and pedestrian pathway
January 15, 2019: SMART trains poised to reach the 1 million passenger mark
January 9, 2019: SMART conducting overnight testing for the City of Petaluma this week
2018 – Press Releases
December 10, 2018: SMART conducts overnight vehicle safety testing on four new rail cars
December 3, 2018: SMART’s Holiday Express Toy Drive Train debuts Saturday
November 14, 2018: SMART to clear brush along rail corridor
September 13, 2018: Join SMART in Promoting Rail Safety
August 15, 2018: SMART celebrates its first year of service with a festival on August 18 and free train service on the weekend of the event
July 18, 2018: SMART celebrates its first year of service with a festival on August 18 and free train service on the weekend of the event
May 24, 2018: SMART Receives Transit/Rail Project of the Year Award
April 27, 2018: Freight Operator Northwestern Pacific Railroad Co. to Conduct Positive Train Control Testing in Santa Rosa
April 26, 2018: SMART receives $21 million in state funding for its extension to Windsor
April 9, 2018: SMART secures funding from the Federal Transit Administration for the Larkspur extension
April 4, 2018: Freight Operator Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company to conduct Positive Train Control testing in Rohnert Park
March 28, 2018: Freight Operator Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company to begin Positive Train Control testing in the North Bay
March 12, 2018: SMART’s finances earn high marks from major credit rating firm
January 31, 2018: SMART Service Resumes Schedule
January 30, 2018: SMART awarded $10.5 million in Senate Bill 1 funding
January 5, 2018: SMART to add third car to popular commuter train
2017 – Press Releases
December 6, 2017: SMART Holiday Express toy drive expands to meet growing need
November 15, 2017: SMART launches two programs for businesses and individuals impacted by the Sonoma County fires
October 17, 2017: SMART continues to provide free service through Friday to assist those needing transportation
2016 – Press Releases
