Sacramento Regional Transit District

Name

Sacramento Regional Transit District

Legal name

Sacramento Regional Transit District

Website

https://sacrt.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Services

NAICS

Urban Transit Systems (48511)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Light Rail Transit (LRT) Operators (THAIABAB)

Keywords

• Public transit services
• Light rail operations
• Paratransit transportation
• Microtransit service
• Contactless fare payment

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fare Box Revenue - Fixed Route Bus and Light Rail: Single ride tickets ($2.50), transfer tickets ($0.25), daily passes ($7.00), semi-monthly passes ($50.00), and monthly passes ($100.00) sold to riders for use on fixed-route bus and light rail. Discount fares for seniors ($1.25 single), persons with disabilities, and students. 90-minute transfer window between bus and light rail.
2. Subscription Passes: Recurring monthly and semi-monthly pass subscriptions for unlimited rides, including basic, discount, and super-senior categories. Special $50 discount monthly pass for Folsom Stage Line routes for ages 55-61.
3. SacRT GO Paratransit Fares: Single ride fares for ADA ($5.00) and Non-ADA paratransit services. ADA 60-ride monthly pass for $137.50 grants free access to SacRT fixed routes. Personal care attendants and companions ride free; children under 5 ride free. Supplemental service operated by UZURV.
4. SacRT Flex Microtransit Fares: $2.50 flat per-rider, per-trip fare for qualified riders (seniors 62+, low-income, persons with disabilities, minors 13-17 in low-income households). No passes or discounts accepted. Children riding with parents ride free.
5. Airport Express Bus Service (Route 142): Premium hourly express bus service between downtown Sacramento and Sacramento International Airport (Terminals A and B). Standard fare $2.50, discounted fare $1.25, free for students TK-12. Operated with zero-emission battery-powered buses.
6. Government Grants and Federal/State Funding: Federal grants (e.g., $39.67 million FTA Low or No Emission grant; $21 million from California Transportation Commission for 8 new light rail vehicles) and state revenues (Senate Bill 1, California Climate Investments/Low Carbon Transit Operation Program).
7. Advertising Revenue: Bus and station advertising; SacRT lists advertising as a business opportunity on its website footer.
8. Employer-Subsidized Pass Programs: Free or subsidized transit passes for California state employees (SEIU members free; other unions subsidized through CalHR Mass Transit and Vanpool Commute Program), college students (Los Rios Universal Transit Pass, Sacramento State OneCard), and youth (RydeFreeRT for TK-12). Includes the Jibe Free Transit Fare Program for North Natomas residents.
9. Park-and-Ride Parking Fees: Paid parking at two of 22 park-and-ride lots: Cosumnes River College (CRC) at $2 per day or $20 monthly, and Alkali Flat/La Valentina. All other lots are free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels12 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SacRT operates fixed-route bus service across 82+ routes, 43 miles of light rail across three lines (Blue, Gold, Green), ADA-compliant door-to-door paratransit (SacRT GO), and on-demand microtransit (SacRT Flex) across a 440-square-mile service area in Sacramento County. It also provides specialized services including an airport express bus, a zero-emission Causeway Connection route to Davis, and contracted municipal transit for Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and Citrus Heights. The agency sells fares through Connect Transit Card, Tap2Ride contactless payment, and the Transit Connect mobile app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SacRT GO: ADA-compliant door-to-door paratransit service for seniors and persons with disabilities.
• SacRT Flex
• Rancho CordoVan
• RydeFreeRT
• Tap2Ride
• Transit Connect
• ZipPass
• Causeway Connection
• Airport Express (Route 142)

Products and services

• Light Rail Service (Blue, Gold, Green Lines) Light rail service operating on three lines (Blue, Gold, Green) across 43 miles and 53 stations 365 days a year. Trains run every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening, with Blue/Gold operating until 12:30 AM and Green 6 AM-8:30 PM. Standard adult fare $2.50 with 90-minute transfer window; serves daily commuters, event-goers (Golden 1 Center), students, and regional travelers in Sacramento County.
• Fixed-Route Bus Service Bus service across 82+ fixed routes in Sacramento County, covering 440 square miles including Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova. Operates 365 days a year with standard adult fare $2.50, transfer $0.25, daily pass $7.00, semi-monthly pass $50.00, and monthly pass $100.00. Includes suburban, commuter, and local routes serving riders for daily commute, errands, school travel, and regional connections to light rail.
• SacRT GO Paratransit Service ADA-compliant door-to-door paratransit service for seniors and persons with disabilities within 3/4 mile of bus routes and light rail stations, with extended non-ADA service within the SacRT service area. Single ride $5.00 (ADA and non-ADA); ADA 60-ride monthly pass $137.50 grants free access to fixed routes. Personal care attendants, companions, and children under 5 ride free. Supplemental service is operated by UZURV. Reached one-millionth passenger milestone.
• SacRT Flex Microtransit On-demand shared-ride curb-to-curb microtransit service operated by Via in nine map zones (Citrus Heights-Antelope-Orangevale, Arden-Carmichael, Downtown-Midtown, Elk Grove, Florin-Gerber, Folsom, Franklin-South Sacramento, Natomas-North Sacramento, Rancho Cordova). Limited to qualified riders: seniors 62+, low-income individuals, persons with disabilities, and minors 13-17 in low-income households. $2.50 flat per-rider, per-trip fare; no passes or discounts accepted. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles available. Selected for Access for All funding to expand on-demand wheelchair-accessible service.
• Airport Express Bus Service (Route 142) Premium hourly express bus service between downtown Sacramento and Sacramento International Airport (Terminals A and B). Operates 5:15 AM-10:33 PM daily using zero-emission battery-powered buses. Standard fare $2.50, discount $1.25, free for TK-12 students. Free 90-minute transfers to/from SacRT bus and light rail. Targets air travelers seeking an affordable alternative to airport parking and rideshare.
• Causeway Connection Electric Bus (Route 138) Zero-emission battery-electric bus service jointly operated with YoloBus between Davis (Silo Terminal) and Sacramento (UC Davis Medical Center). 30 daily trips Monday-Friday alternating between SacRT (RT) and YoloBus (Y). Cost $2.50/$1.25 discount; UC Davis students/employees with valid Aggie ID ride free. Buses feature free Wi-Fi, USB charging, accessibility for up to two wheelchairs, secure bike racks, and real-time bus tracking. Fleet purchased by Electrify America as part of its $44 million Green City initiative.
• Elk Grove Bus Service Fixed-route local, commuter, and ADA paratransit service operated by SacRT under contract with the City of Elk Grove. Includes Route 137 Elk Grove to UC Davis Medical Center express. City of Elk Grove funds the Elk Grove Senior Transit Pass program for residents 62+ on routes beginning or ending within Elk Grove.
• Folsom Bus Service Folsom bus routes 10 and 20, Gold Line light rail service to Historic Folsom, and SacRT Flex zone in Folsom. Special $50 discount monthly pass for Folsom Stage Line riders ages 55-61. Operated by SacRT following the 2019 annexation of Folsom transit services.
• Rancho CordoVan Shuttle Service Three shuttle routes (Routes 175, 176, 177) operating in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, connecting Rancho Cordova communities to Zinfandel light rail station. Monday-Friday morning and afternoon service.
• Tap2Ride Contactless Fare Payment Contactless open-loop fare payment system built on the Cal-ITP framework. Riders can pay with EMV credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) and mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay) on SacRT buses, SacRT GO paratransit vehicles, and (Phase 1) at light rail fare vending machines. Built-in discount verification through the Cal-ITP web app for seniors, veterans, and Medicare cardholders. Riders can tap and ride without purchasing separate fare media.
• Transit Connect Mobile Fare App SacRT's official mobile fare payment app, available on Apple App Store (id6749118720) and Google Play. Supports mobile ticket purchase, activation, and account management. Replaces ZipPass and integrates with the Connect Transit Card regional fare system. Planned Phase 2 enhancements include contactless tap-to-pay validation, fare capping, cash loading at vending machines, smart card option, and regional integration with partner agencies by fall 2026.
• Connect Transit Card Regional electronic transit fare payment card accepted across SacRT and partner transit agencies in the Sacramento region. Can be loaded with tickets and passes online or at participating outlets, including the SacRT Customer Service Center at 1225 R Street. Enables UC Davis Health affiliates and other institutional riders to access free transit via Connect Card. Transitioning to Transit Connect app in fall 2026.
• Bike Locker Rentals (Bike-and-Ride) 70+ weatherproof bike lockers available at 20 light rail stations across the SacRT system. Standard lockers available for 6-month leases ($105 total) or 13-month leases ($150 total). Hourly rentals are available at Folsom locations. Supports multimodal bike-and-ride commuting for light rail riders.
• Park-and-Ride Parking Paid and free park-and-ride parking at 22 light rail stations with 10,000 total parking spaces. Cosumnes River College (CRC) lot charges $2 per day or $20 monthly; Alkali Flat/La Valentina is paid; all other lots are free. Largest lot (CRC) provides 2,016 spaces.
• Golden 1 Center Event Transit Service Special event transit service to Golden 1 Center (Sacramento Kings arena) with light rail stations located one block from the venue. SacRT coordinates bus stop closures during Golden 1 Center events and publishes dedicated transit-to-arena routing instructions on sacrt.com/golden-1-center, driving event ridership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 49 aging CNG buses (averaging 510,000 miles, 16 years, 56% availability) being replaced with low-emission vehicles expected in 2027
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, minor and core new sacrt go mobile app launching may 19, 2026, provided by qryde vendor. replaces the ecolane dispatch software. app supports paratransit ride booking, real-time status, and customer portal integration..

• YoloBus (Yolo County Transportation District)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operator of the Causeway Connection Route 138, a zero-emission electric bus service between Davis and Sacramento. SacRT and YoloBus alternate trip operations, with 30 daily trips Monday-Friday. Trips are labeled RT (SacRT) or Y (YoloBus) in the schedule. Passengers transfer between agencies seamlessly.
• Electrify AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolkswagen subsidiary purchased 12 electric shuttles for the Causeway Connection as part of its $44 million Green City initiative to promote electric vehicle adoption in Sacramento. Funded the zero-emission bus fleet expansion.
• Via (RideWithVia)flagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperator of the SacRT Flex microtransit service, providing the technology platform, mobile app, and dispatch operations for on-demand shared-ride service in nine zones. SacRT Flex is offered free to children riding with parents and at $2.50 per adult trip.
• UZURVcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdaptive Transportation Network Company that provides supplemental door-to-door paratransit service for SacRT GO customers. UZURV independent contractor drivers operate regular passenger vehicles (marked with UZURV decal) to support SacRT's ADA paratransit service.
• JibecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFree Transit Fare Program allows North Natomas residents and employees to access up to 10 free SacRT rides each month through the Zip Pass app. Participants follow specific steps to claim rides for commuting and errands within Sacramento region.
• California State Government (CalHR)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalHR Mass Transit and Vanpool Commute Program provides free or subsidized transit for all California state employees. SEIU members ride free; other union employees receive transit subsidies covering most commute costs. State workers are encouraged to use Connect Card or Transit Connect app.
• Los Rios Community College DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversal Transit Pass (UTP) partnership providing Los Rios students fare-free access to SacRT bus, light rail, and SmaRT Ride for one semester. Pass delivered via ZipPass app (transitioning to Transit Connect).
• California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSacramento State OneCard (with commuter sticker) provides fare-free unlimited SacRT bus and light rail access for the entire semester, covered by student registration fees. Sticker available at Bursar's Office or UTAPS Welcome Center.
• UC Davis (University of California, Davis)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enables UC Davis undergraduate, graduate, exchange students, and employees with a valid Aggie ID to ride the Causeway Connection (Route 138) for free. SacRT also runs Route 137 UCDMC express from Elk Grove to UC Davis Medical Center.
• City of Elk GroveflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSacRT operates Elk Grove fixed-route local, commuter, and ADA paratransit services under contract. City funds the Elk Grove Senior Transit Pass for residents 62+ on routes that begin or end in Elk Grove. City of Elk Grove is represented on the SacRT Board of Directors.
• City of FolsomflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSacRT operates Folsom bus routes 10 and 20, the Gold Line light rail service to Historic Folsom, and SacRT Flex zone in Folsom. Special $50 discount monthly pass offered for Folsom Stage Line riders ages 55-61. City of Folsom is represented on the SacRT Board of Directors.
• City of Rancho CordovaflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership operates the Rancho CordoVan shuttle service (Routes 175, 176, 177) connecting Rancho Cordova communities to Zinfandel light rail station, Monday-Friday. City is represented on the SacRT Board of Directors.
• City of Citrus HeightscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCitrus Heights transit services were annexed by SacRT in 2019. Citrus Heights-Antelope-Orangevale is one of nine SacRT Flex microtransit zones. City of Citrus Heights is represented on the SacRT Board of Directors.
• California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP) / Caltrans / California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) / California Department of Technology (CDT)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationCal-ITP is a statewide initiative that built the Tap2Ride contactless open-loop payment system used by SacRT. Enables discount fare verification for seniors, veterans, and Medicare cardholders through the benefits.calitp.org web tool using Login.gov and California Digital ID Framework.
• Sacramento Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Real Time Information Center that supports the SacRT Security Operations Center. The SOC monitors over 2,000 cameras and operates 24/7 in partnership with SPD's Real Time Information Center.
• Sacramento County Public LibrarycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDistributes RydeFreeRT cards to TK-12 students alongside schools and the SacRT Customer Service Center, expanding access to free youth transit.
• Girl Scouts / Scouts of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSacRT Transit Patch Program teaches Girl Scouts and Scouts of America how to use SacRT bus and light rail, building youth ridership and brand affinity.
• Google TransitcoreTechnology or IntegrationSacRT publishes GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) data files and GIS files via a transit data portal. Google Maps, Transit App, Moovit, and Whiz use the real-time data to track SacRT buses. Google Pay is accepted at fare vending machines.
• QRyde (SacRT GO mobile app vendor)core new sacrt go mobile app launching may 19, 2026, provided by qryde vendor. replaces the ecolane dispatch software. app supports paratransit ride booking, real-time status, and customer portal integration.Technology or IntegrationQRyde provides the new SacRT GO paratransit mobile app launching May 19, 2026, replacing the Ecolane dispatch software. App supports paratransit ride booking, real-time status updates, and customer portal integration.
• Golden 1 Center (Sacramento Kings Arena)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoordinates event-night bus stop closures and rerouting; publishes dedicated transit-to-arena routing instructions on sacrt.com/golden-1-center; light rail stations one block from venue drive event ridership.
• Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPer SB125, SACOG is responsible for allocating state transit funding to SacRT and other agencies. SacRT has developed a long-term action plan for fiscal sustainability in coordination with SACOG.
• Connect Transit Card (regional fare system)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationRegional electronic transit fare payment system interoperable with multiple transit agencies. Connect Card can be loaded with tickets and passes online or at participating outlets. Transitioning to Transit Connect app in fall 2026.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• San Diego Metropolitan Transit System: California public transit agency operating bus, light rail (Trolley), and paratransit across the San Diego metro. Directly comparable to SacRT in scale, governance model, multi-modal mix, and dependence on state/federal transit grants.
• TriMet (Portland, OR): Mid-sized multi-modal public transit agency serving the Portland metro with bus, light rail (MAX), and paratransit (LIFT). Closely analogous in fleet size, light rail modernization approach, and microtransit/Hop Fastpass fare integration.
• Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD): Colorado multi-county transit operator running bus, light rail, commuter rail, and paratransit. Comparable in scale, public-board governance, federal/state capital grant reliance, and active light rail fleet expansion programs.
• Valley Metro (Phoenix, AZ): Phoenix-area public transit agency operating bus, light rail, and paratransit across multiple member cities. Directly comparable in municipal-contract model (similar to SacRT's Elk Grove/Folsom arrangements) and light rail expansion trajectory.
• VIA Metropolitan Transit (San Antonio, TX): Texas public transit agency operating bus and paratransit (VIAtrans) for Bexar County. Comparable in mid-sized metro scale, public-sector governance, ADA paratransit operations, and growing microtransit/on-demand pilots.
• MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority): Atlanta's multi-modal transit agency operating heavy rail, bus, and paratransit (Mobility). Comparable in regional scope, public-authority governance, fare integration work, and reliance on FTA/state capital grants.

Broad incumbents

• Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART): Northern California regional rail operator with significantly larger heavy-rail network and budget. Comparable as a California-designated regional transit provider reliant on state cap-and-trade, SB1, and FTA grant funding streams.
• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro): Largest transit agency in California operating bus, rail, BRT, and paratransit across LA County. Comparable governance (elected board), funding structure (FTA/CTC/SB1), and zero-emission fleet transition programs.
• Sound Transit (Seattle, WA): Regional transit authority for the Seattle metro operating express bus, light rail, and commuter rail under a subarea-based funding model. Comparable as a Pacific Coast regional rail/light rail operator with state and federal capital dependencies.

Others

• Via Transportation: Technology vendor operating SacRT Flex microtransit and similar on-demand transit platforms for agencies across North America. Relevant as SacRT's outsourced microtransit operator and a leading transit-tech partner comparable to the broader ecosystem of mobility-as-a-service vendors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RideSacRT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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