Sacramento Regional Transit is in for a major overhaul, with nearly $40 million in fresh federal funding set to swap out dozens of aging buses and revamp worn maintenance facilities. Transit officials say the cash infusion is aimed squarely at cutting breakdowns and lowering emissions on key all‑day routes across the region, as reported by SacRT.
What the grant will buy
According to SacRT, the $39.67 million award will replace 49 older compressed‑natural‑gas (CNG) buses and help pay for upgrades to bus maintenance infrastructure that the agency says will boost reliability. SacRT frames the investment as a way to support frequent service on busy routes while also expanding access in underserved neighborhoods.
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