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

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.

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

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.

SMART Achieves Positive Train Control Certification

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 announces in-house training program for essential positions

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.

SMART To Join Bay Area Low-Income Fare Program

 

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.

SMART Hires Heather McKillop as new CFO

As CFO, Ms. McKillop will oversee SMART’s financial management, including day-to-day accounting, budget, payroll and financial management.

Prior to joining SMART, Heather McKillop was the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant General Manager of Finance & Administration for the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, where she has held that position since 2015. Prior to working for the RTD, Ms. McKillop was the Deputy Executive Director for the Colorado Department of Revenue.