Next Stop: SacRT
What does it take to move a city? At SacRT, it's more than just buses and trains - it's people, planning, safety, service, and innovation. Next Stop: SacRT takes you behind the scenes of the work shaping the future of public transit in Sacramento. Hear from the experts driving major projects, social programs, clean energy initiatives, and more. Got a question or a topic you'd like us to explore? Let us know at sacrt.com/Podcast.
Episodes
In this episode of Next Stop: SacRT, host Gregg Fishman talks with James Drake, SacRT’s Senior Manager of Service planning about the challenges of designing and managing bus service across a growing Sacramento region. Take a look behind the scenes of transit planning, what goes into choosing bus routes and stops, balancing service frequency with route extensions, and mo
On this episode of, Next Stop: SacRT, Gregg Fishman sits down with Robin Stimson, Vice President of Business Development for Siemen’s Mobility Inc. and Vince Beatty, SacRT’s Assistant Vice-President of Light Rail Operations. Learn about Siemen’s Mobility’s history in Sacramento, how they’ve grown since then, and more about their history w...
On this episode of, Next Stop: SacRT, host Gregg Fishman, sits down with Cheryl Croshere, the Executive Director of the 50 Corridor Transportation Management Association and Casey Courtright, SacRT’s Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to discuss alternatives for people commuting into downtown Sacramento, and especially, for California State employees who may now be required to be in the offic...
On this episode of Next Stop SacRT, host Gregg Fishman sits down with SacRT’s Director of Marketing, Communication and Public Information, Jessica Gonzalez; Girl Scout Troop Leader Deana Chan; and Troop 4204 Scout Sydney to talk about the creation of the new SacRT Transit Patch Program.
Developed in partnership with Girl Scout Troop 4204 as part of their Journey Take Action Project, the...
This episode explores SacRT’s RydeFreeRT program and how fare-free transit for students in grades TK–12 is making a real difference in classrooms and communities. Hear from school partners and students about the benefits of reliable, fare-free transportation, from boosting attendance to expanding opportunities beyond the school day.
In this Earth Day–themed episode of Next Stop: SacRT, host Gregg Fishman sits down with two leaders dedicated to cleaning up Sacramento’s air: Jennifer Finton, Executive Director of Breathe Sacramento, and Alberto Ayala, Executive Director and Air Pollution Control Officer for the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District.
Together, they reflect on how far our region has come, from the days when summer haze...
SacRT is transforming the way you pay your fare! In this episode of Next Stop: SacRT, host Gregg Fishman sits down with Casey Courtright, SacRT’s Director of the Office of Management & Budget, to talk about Transit Connect, the new mobile fare payment app replacing ZipPass.
Learn what’s available now, what’s coming in 2026—including contactless fare payme...
What does it take to modernize an entire transit system while keeping service running every day? In this episode of Next Stop: SacRT, host Gregg Fishman sits down with Craig Norman, SacRT’s Director of Engineering, to explore the massive projects shaping Sacramento’s transit future.
From preparing for new low-floor light rail vehicles and upgrading platforms, to building the new Dos Rios Station...
This January, SacRT is partnering with local organizations to help prevent human trafficking in our region during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Please Note: This episode includes discussions and real stories related to human trafficking, which may be sensitive or distressing for some listeners.
In this episode of Next Stop: SacRT, host Gregg Fishman talks with:
👤 Lisa Hinz, VP of Safety, Security & Customer Satisfaction
👤 Je...
On this episode, host Gregg Fishman sits down with SacRT’s Director of Planning, Anthony Adams, for a forward-looking conversation about how we’re shaping the future of mobility in the Sacramento region.
They explore mobility hubs — what they are, where they’re coming, and the partners helping bring them to life.
Then they jump into Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) — how it works, where SacRT is plann...
We’re back with another episode of Next Stop: SacRT. In this episode, we’re heading to the heart of the city: Downtown Sacramento. From seasonal events to long-term revitalization efforts, downtown is buzzing with energy and SacRT is helping people get there.
Join host Gregg Fishman as he sits down with Amelia Chew, Events Manager at the Downtown Sacramento Partnership (DSP), to talk about how events like the Downt...
Join us for the very first episode of Next Stop: SacRT featuring SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li who shares the remarkable journey of transformation SacRT has experienced over the past decade. From improving safety and reliability to modernizing the light rail fleet and expanding services, Henry takes listeners through the challenges, innovations, and partnerships that have shaped SacRT into a national model for transit excellen...
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