The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District has received the green light from the Federal Railroad Administration to begin full passenger train service. Service will begin on 25 August. SMART will run 34 trips each weekday, and 10 trips on weekends.
SMART train service will be free of charge on opening day. After opening day, SMART fares will be 50% off the regular price through Labor Day, 4 September and regular fares will be in place on 5 September. Under SMART’s fare structure, commuters can purchase 31-day passes at significant discounts. Seniors, youth and passengers with disabilities also receive 50% off fares. SMART uses Clipper cards, the same payment system used by other Bay Area transit providers, for a seamless trip.
“This is the result of years of hard work from SMART’s staff, its team of contractors and consultants, and Federal Railroad Administration Regional Administrator James Jordan and his team. Successfully opening a new transit system is a major accomplishment and we will remember this day for generations to come,” said SMART Board of Directors Chairwoman Debora Fudge.
“This system will bring relief to commuters stuck on Highway 101 and provide a stress-free way to travel. It will also provide a major economic boost for both Marin and Sonoma counties,” said SMART Board Vice Chairwoman Kathrin Sears.
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