ABOUT NORTH BAY TRANSIT RIDERS
Our campaign is driven by and for all those who use public transportation in the North Bay region (Sonoma, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties). Our mission is to catalyze public investment in high-quality, frequent, and connected transit options that get people where they need to go. Transit services should be easy to navigate, and feel safe and comfortable for all users.
Our recent advocacy projects have included helping shape the MASCOTs roll-out (which has led to greater coordination among North Bay transit systems); campaigning to pass the SMART ballot measure in June 2026-( which has given SMART train & path a reliable source of operating income through 2050); and recruiting elected leaders to participate in the national Week Without Driving. In the coming year, our priorities include ensuring every bus stop provides reasonable shelter, and advocating for both expanded operating and more frequent service.
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High frequency bus, train, ferry service
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Connectivity and coordination between transit systems
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Service that is easy to navigate and feel safe and comfortable for all users
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Ensuring every bus stop in the north bay provides adequate shelter and seating
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Supporting efforts to double-track portions of the SMART tracks
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Growing participation among elected officials in the Week Without Driving educational campaign
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Working with allies around the state to pass state-level policy and funding
Upcoming events
Upcoming Workshops, Talks, and monthly roundtables keep our campaigns.
3rd Monday
NBTR Monthly Meeting
Share route feedback, Actionable stories, and stop-access concerns with volunteer organizers the 3rd Monday of each month
Join Meeting
Petaluma Transit Update
Zoom Meeting
We’re looking forward to hearing from Maria Arce, the new director of Petaluma Transit about the changes that have taken place, and plans for the future.
Transit Tailwinds: Transit App, Advocates & Agencies Working Together
Zoom Meeting
Hundreds of thousands of Bay Area public transit riders use Transit app to get where they're going. Join us to discuss how transit agencies and Transit app work together to make public transit easy, fun, and seamless. We'll discuss the history and role of open data; why real-time arrival data is so important; a sneak preview of what's coming soon in your favorite green app; and what Transit app's pro-bono advocacy team can do for advocates and agencies.
