The SMART Larkspur Extension construction work on the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive) continues to move forward with the bulk of the work at the new Rice Drive and Francisco Blvd West intersection and rail crossing. Underground drainage facilities and preliminary grading have been … Continued
The SMART Larkspur extension is at full speed ahead with the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive). SMART’s contractor, Stacy Witbeck/Herzog has completed installation of the underground drainage and is now grading for the realignment of Francisco Blvd West and the SMART tracks between 2nd … Continued
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) has canceled passenger rail service this morning as a result of extreme fire conditions in Santa Rosa. The fire is causing poor visibility due to heavy smoke, and multiple SMART railroad crossings in north Santa Rosa have also been closed to assist in the evacuation of that area. A track … Continued
SMART has already started performing work on the Larkspur extension. They have been installing sheet pile and constructing improvements along the new rail line. Next week SMART’s contractor will be closing Francisco Blvd West on October 17-24 to remove the existing wood trellis and wood walls along the San Rafael creek. Since these existing facilities are … Continued
Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) started regular commuter rail service on August 25, 2017, from the Santa Rosa Airport to the downtown San Rafael Station. Congratulations SMART! On Tuesday evening, the City Council will hear a report from Public Works giving an overview of SMART-related construction projects that have been completed by the City, … Continued
SMART Announces Full Service to begin August 25, 2017 SMART announced last week that it has received the green light from the Federal Railroad Administration to begin full passenger train service. Service will begin on Friday, August 25. Please remember to use extreme caution around the railroad tracks as the train will only sound the horn as … Continued
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District announced today that it has received the green light from the Federal Railroad Administration to begin full passenger train service. Service will begin on August 25. “We are proud to say that we are ready to roll,” said SMART Board of Directors Chairwoman Debora Fudge. “This is the … Continued
SMART will begin its soft launch this week with free preview rides for the public, designed to offer passengers an early look at the North Bay’s newest transportation system. Based on more than a thousand responses from the public identifying what stations they will use and what days they would like to ride, SMART has … Continued
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District today released its passenger train schedule that includes 34 trips each weekday, with more frequent service during peak commute times. The schedule is also timed to connect with SMART’s public transit partners, including Marin Transit, Sonoma County Transit, Golden Gate Transit, Petaluma Transit and Santa Rosa CityBus, to … Continued
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District will no longer use train horns at railroad crossings in jurisdictions that have established Quiet Zones, unless there is an emergency. Quiet Zones have been established in Novato, San Rafael and in the County of Marin. SMART anticipates other jurisdictions will also establish Quiet Zones throughout the 43-mile … Continued
