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February On Track Newsletter | Strategic Plan Update | Valentine's Day | Bike Share Program

This issue offers Valentine's day trip inspiration and much more!

All aboard for FeBREWary

SMART is your ticket to celebrating FeBREWary – a month-long craft brewery event

January On Track Newsletter

January On Track Newsletter

SMART Corridor: A Federal Boost for Passenger Rail Expansion!

SMART corridor designated part of FRA Corridor Identification and Development

On Track Newsletter - December Edition

The December issue of On Track is now available!

November issue of On Track

November issue of On Track

On Track Newsletter - October Edition

On Track Newsletter | Fleet Week | Healdsburg Extension | Expanded Schedule

SMART awarded $32M for extension of passenger rail to Healdsburg and purchase of low emission freight locomotives

Grant advances SMART's rail to Healdsburg and Cloverdale.

Petaluma's Meridian at Petaluma North Station Project Receives $30.2M for Affordable Housing

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On Track Newsletter

September 2023 Issue

On Track Newsletter

August 2023 Issue

SMART reduces price of 31-Day Pass in response to hybrid work week

SMART has reduced the price of the 31-Day Pass in response to a survey conducted

SMART secures critical funding for construction of extensions to Windsor and Healdsburg

SMART secures critical funding for construction of extensions to Windsor and Hea

Multi-use Pathway Wayfinding Plan Workshop

Join us on Zoom for a Pathway Wayfinding workshop on Thurs., June 29 from 6-7p.m

SMART offers expanded late evening service for the Marin County Fair

SMART offers expanded train service for the Marin County Fair.

SMART launches on demand microtransit shuttle with ribbon cutting celebration

SMART Connect shuttle provides connections between the SMART Airport Station.

Free public transit for K-12 youth in Marin and Sonoma counties

Free public transit for K-12 youth in Marin and Sonoma counties

Highway 37 will be closed May 20-21 to repair the railroad crossing

Highway 37 will be closed May 20-21 to repair the railroad crossing

Hop aboard the new Starlighter evening train!

Hop aboard the new Starlighter evening train!

FREE public transit for kids and teens in Summer 2023

FREE public transit for kids and teens in summer

Santa Rosa offering discounted parking permit for SMART rail commuters

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SMART pathway funds programmed for Marin and Sonoma by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission

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SMART secures $34M toward the construction of the system’s northern extensions

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$1.8 million in federal funding approved for the design of the SMART rail extension to Healdsburg

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Supreme Court ruling on RM3 positions SMART to be able to construct northern extensions

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SMART will host annual Holiday Express Toy Drive, December 3, 2002

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SMART and City of Petaluma announce Grand Opening celebration for bicycle and pedestrian pathway

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SMART announces NEW school field trip program

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SMART will offer NEW midday train service and improved connections to the Golden Gate ferry

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SMART marks 5th anniversary of startup of passenger service

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News Release: SMART extends reduced fares, suspension of parking fees at SMART parking lots through June 30, 2023

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News Release: SMART-City of Petaluma Announce $13M in Grant Funds for Petaluma Transit Improvements

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News Release: SMART announces special San Francisco Giants ferry service on June 12 and 26

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Draft FY 2022-2023 Budget Document

Read and comment on the Draft FY 2022-2023 Budget Document

News Release: SMART announces 10 trips added to its weekday schedule beginning on Monday, June 13

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News Release: SMART announces Sunday service returns on May 1

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News Release: SMART seeks community input on Planning for the Future initiative

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News Release: SMART extends promotional fares, removes parking fees at SMART parking lots

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January, 2022 General Manager's Report

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December, 2021 General Manager's Report

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Analysis of SMART’s Freight Market

Prepared by Project Finance Advisory Ltd. for the SMART District, Dec. 9, 2021

November, 2021 General Manager's Report

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October, 2021 General Manager's Report

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Short-Range Transit Plan

Public comments can submitted via email or U.S. Mail.

Executive Summary of SMART’s Freight Rail Operations

Read the Executive Summary of SMART’s Freight Rail Operations

September, 2021 General Manager's Report

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August, 2021 General Manager's Report

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July, 2021 General Manager's Report

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June, 2021 General Manager's Report

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May, 2021 General Manager's Report

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Planning for the Future

Please read the News Release

April 2021 General Manager's Report

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SMART Board of Directors approve $21.4 million Capital Improvement Plan

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March 2021 General Manager's Report

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Grade Crossing Systems Testing in Santa Rosa

SMART will perform testing in Santa Rosa.

Lawsuit challenges SMART pathways along the railroad right-of-way

Please read the News Release

February 2021 General Manager's Report

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SMART, Marin Transit, and Golden Gate Offer Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

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January 2021 General Manager's Report

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State of California Awards SMART $1.45M for Freight Rail Investments

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SMART Achieves Positive Train Control Certification

The agency received special recognition from the Federal Railroad Administration

December 2020 General Manager's Report

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SMART announces in-house training program for essential positions

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November 2020 General Manager's Report

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SMART To Join Bay Area Low-Income Fare Program

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Assessment of the North Coast Railroad Authority and Viability of a Great Redwood Trail

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SMART Hires Heather McKillop as new CFO

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October 2020 General Manager's Report

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SMART Cuts Costs by Refinancing Construction Bonds

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SMART Receives AA Rating on Refinancing its Construction Bond

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SMART Listening Forums

Help shape the future of SMART.

September 2020 General Manager's Report

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Cleaning Protocols and Enhanced Sanitation Measures

SMART's response to COVID-19

SMART Celebrates 3 Years of Passenger Service

Take a look back at the history of SMART.

August 2020 General Manager's Report

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July 2020 General Manager's Report

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June 2020 General Manager's Report

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SMART Board of Directors authorize funds for a second train station in Petaluma

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May 2020 General Manager's Report

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Service Advisory: No Train Service on Monday, May 25, 2020

In observance of Memorial Day, SMART will not operate train service.

SMART's Community Survey Results

View the survey results.

SMART seeks your input on proposed service reductions

We want to hear from you. Take the survey.

SMART will operate non-passenger service trips this weekend for ongoing training and certification

Please note that weekend passenger service remains canceled.

Passengers Are Required to Wear Facial Coverings When Riding SMART

SMART is following recommendations from the CDC.

SMART Citizens Oversight Committee to meet via Zoom teleconference

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SMART to hold Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom teleconference

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SMART will implement further temporary reductions to service levels on Monday, April 6

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March 2020 General Manager's Report

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SMART Social Distancing Protocol

See how SMART is practicing social distancing.

Requests for Fare Refunds and Credits

Information on refunds due to impacts from the COVID-19 situation.

SMART makes additional schedule changes amid statewide Shelter in Place Orders

View the temporary schedule.

SMART to cancel selected weekday train trips due to shelter-in-place orders for Marin and Sonoma counties

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SMART is Temporarily Cancelling Weekend Train Service

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SMART is Taking Proactive Measures Regarding the Coronavirus

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SMART Ridership Rises 40% Over Last Year

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Service Advisory: Regular Weekday Schedule for Presidents' Day

Trains will run on the regular weekday schedule on Monday, February 17, 2020.

Ridership Grows 26% in January, 2020

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SMART Establishes a 50% Discount Fare Policy for Low-Income Riders

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SMART’s green commuters reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 33% compared to using an automobile

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Service Advisory: Regular Weekday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Trains will operate on the regular weekday schedule on Monday, January 20, 2020.

December 2019 General Manager's Report

Read our latest General Manager's Report.

SMART Launches into the New Year With a New Schedule

The schedule features expanded service and regional transit connections.

Service Advisory: Holiday Schedule for Christmas Day

SMART will operate on the weekend/holidays schedule on December 25.

Temporary Schedule in Effect from December 14 through December 31

View the temporary service schedule.

SMART Will Begin Passenger Service to the New Larkspur and Novato Downtown Stations on December 14, 2019

Join us for a weekend of celebrations.

SMART Will Host the Larkspur Station Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, December 13.

Passenger service to Larkspur and Novato Downtown will begin on December 14.

Free Train Service Thanksgiving Day Through December 1.

Ride the SMART train for free beginning Thanksgiving Day.

SMART Announces New Train Schedule to Take Effect on January 1, 2020.

View the new train service schedule and press release.

SMART announces new Communications and Marketing Manager

SMART welcomes Julia Gonzalez to the District.

Simulated Service for the Larkspur Extension Begins November 17.

SMART enters the final phase of testing for Larkspur.

SMART Will Operate a Bus Bridge Between Petaluma and Novato the Weekend of November 9 & 10

Trains will operate on a modified service schedule.

Veterans and Active-Duty Military Personnel, and Their Families Can Ride Free on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11, 2019.

October 2019 General Manager's Report

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Service Advisory: Regular Weekday Schedule for Veterans Day

SMART will be operating on its regular weekday schedule on Monday, November 11.

SMART Resumes Service to All Stations and Continues Free Service Through November 8

SMART will operate full service beginning Thursday, October 31.

SMART Will Run Free Limited Service Wednesday, October 30 Through Wednesday, November 6

SMART will operate on a limited schedule beginning Wednesday, October 30.

Service Advisory: All Trains Canceled for Tuesday, October 29

Service has been canceled for Tuesday, October 29.

Service Advisory: All Trains Canceled for Monday, October 28

Service has been canceled for Monday, October 28.

SMART Board of Directors Unanimously Adopts 2020 Expenditure Plan on October 16, 2019

SMART Board Unanimously Adopts Expenditure Plan

Suicide Prevention is a Community Effort

Please read the full statement from SMART.

Law Enforcement Agencies to Join SMART in Promoting Rail Safety

Rail Safety Week is September 22-28

August 2019 General Manager's Report

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California Rail Safety Month

Help promote rail safety awareness this September.

Service Advisory: Weekend/Holiday Train Service Schedule for Labor Day

SMART will be operating on its weekend/holiday schedule on Monday, September 2.

SMART Draft 2019 Strategic Plan

Check out a draft update of our strategic plan.

July 2019 General Managers Report

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June 2019 General Manager's Report

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May 2019 General Manager's Report

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SMART Passenger Rail Service Novato to Suisun City Report

Read the report on the feasibility study.

SMART to surpass the 100,000-cyclist mark

SMART will carry its 100,000 bicyclist on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

SMART recommended to receive for $12.6 million grant for bicycle and pedestrian pathway

MTC staff recommended SMART as a recipient for the regional grant.

SMART Set to Reach 1 Million Passenger Mark

The Bay Area’s newest transit system will reach an important milestone this week

Request for Information for Freight Rail Operator Service

Read About SMART's RFI for Freight Rail Operator Service

Public Safety Power Shutoff Should Not Affect SMART

SMART trains are operating on the regular schedule.

September 2019 General Manager's Report

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SMART's First Year of Service in Review

View SMART's presentation to the Board of Directors.

SMART Receives Transit/Rail Project of the Year Award

SMART receives top honors at California Transportation Foundation ceremony.

SMART Board of Directors Unanimously Adopts 2020 Expenditure Plan on October 16, 2019

SMART Board Unanimously Adopts Expenditure Plan

Service Advisory

Please view the service advisory for Saturday, October 19.

Systems Testing Update

SMART is testing for the Larkspur extension.

SMART 2020 Expenditure Plan Draft

View the plan and give us your feedback.

North Bay Coalition on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention

Join the public awareness campaign in September.

SMART statement regarding incident at the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority

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General Manager Recruitment Brochure

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November, 2021 General Manager's Report

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SMART receives $21 million for its extension to Windsor

SMART moves closer to completing its 70-mile vision.