Petaluma, CA – Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) announced today that a new lawsuit filed Monday in the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of California challenges the construction or planned construction of the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District’s pathways along the railroad right-of-way. SMART is carefully reviewing and assessing plaintiffs’ claims and will evaluate all available options.
 

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To view the February 2021 General Manager's Report, click here. 

All three agencies are offering free rides by bus, train, and boat in both directions to mass vaccination sites, hospitals, or anywhere else that is offering vaccinations.

To view the January 2021 General Manager's Report, click here. 

These funds support transitioning freight transportation off of highways and onto railroads, reducing congestion impacts, improving traffic safety, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the movement of goods.

PTC is an enhanced safety feature that uses a computerized system designed to prevent certain human-error incidents. PTC systems constantly monitor the trains, including location, direction and speed. The system will warn train operators of potential problems and safely bring the train to a stop if the operator does not act.

SMART remains committed to providing a safe, reliable transportation option for the North Bay.

SMART began meeting with local colleges in 2016 to discuss the development of career technical education programs that would teach skills relevant to critical positions at SMART, such as Signal Technician and Vehicle Maintenance Technician. District staff also participated in employer advisory panels hosted by the colleges. SMART has moved forward with developing the new in-house Signal Technician training program as the most efficient way to position SMART to fill these essential jobs.

To view the November 2020 General Manager's Report, click here. 

Beginning Monday, November 23, North Bay transit riders with Clipper START cards will receive 50 percent discounts on SMART, Golden Gate Ferry, and Marin Transit, and 20 percent discounts on Petaluma Transit, Santa Rosa CityBus, and Sonoma County Transit.