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ABOUT US
Friends of SMART is a citizens’ advocacy group dedicated to assuring high quality public transportation in Sonoma and Marin Counties, including reliable passenger trains with an associated pathway, and compatible freight service.
We share a vision of a multi-modal transportation corridor where cities and towns along railroad right-of-ways have the benefit of high quality freight and passenger services, together with a greenway for bicycles and pedestrians. Our organization co-sponsors tours and forums, and provides informed speakers to explore modern transit services, and the compact communities that thrive within walking distance of rail stations.
OUR VISION
A fully connected, low-emission North Bay where high-frequency rail and active transportation seamlessly link our communities, coast, and regional transit hubs.
OUR MISSION
To advocate for the expansion, modernization, and community integration of the SMART rail and active transportation network, transforming it into a world-class transit backbone that delivers value to the entire region.
MEASURE Q
AND SMART FUNDING
Funding for the project—a 1/4-cent sales tax in Marin & Sonoma counties—was approved by the voters in the November 2008 election. The recession that set in shortly afterward significantly reduced the tax receipts that were expected to fund the full 70-mile project within the initial time frame. Nevertheless much has been accomplished—beginning with the 42-mile initial operating segment from Airport Road to San Rafael. Efforts are underway to obtain grants and other funding to complete the full route from Santa Rosa to Cloverdale (about 30 miles).
Stations will be in the cities of Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Windsor, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Petaluma, Novato, San Rafael, and Larkspur. The train is coming to town!
Friends of SMART is working to assure that rail service is as customer-oriented and efficient as possible, by enabling citizens to stay abreast of the fiscal, structural, environmental, property and other issues that underlie the SMART rail and pathway project.
You are welcome to attend our monthly business meetings. Your time, talents, insights, and experience can help SMART succeed!
For information contact Friends of SMART: info@friendsofSMART.com
DONATIONS WELCOME!
7790 Welter Lane Sebastopol, CA 95472
CONTACT US
Email: info@friendsofsmart.com
Tel: 707.486.3387
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