SacRT receives award for Bus Stop Enforcement Program
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The program was launched in partnership with the City of Sacramento with the goal of improving accessibility, safety and transit reliability across the region, according to officials.
With the use of AI-powered camera technology, vehicles illegally parked in bus stops are detected, helping keep bus zones clear to create a safer environment for boarding passengers, said SacRT said.
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'Building on the program's success, enforcement was recently extended to bike lanes,' SacRT officials said. 'As of April 14, 2025, warning notices are being issued to vehicles blocking bike lanes, with citations to follow beginning June 13, 2025.'
Moe information about the bus program can be found on SacRT's website.
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