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 RT Press Release
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Senator Darrell Steinberg and RT Announce Transit Exclusion Policy - Riders Who Repeatedly Violate Transit Laws Can Be Banned
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CONTACT:
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Alane Masui
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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PHONE:
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916-556-0121
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) and the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) will hold a joint news conference at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2009, at the Cathedral Square light rail station (11th and K streets) to announce RT’s new exclusion policy, which addresses nuisance behavior and security.
Senate Bill 1561, authored by Senator Steinberg, was enacted to allow RT to exclude passengers who repeatedly violate transit laws from using the system. The purpose of the exclusion policy is to reduce the number of passenger disruptions and improve overall RT service.
Effective October 1, 2009, anyone arrested for a crime or cited on three separate occasions within a period of 60 consecutive days for infractions committed in or on an RT vehicle, bus stop or light rail station will now face a ban of 30 days. Offenders can be banned for up to a year if convicted of more serious offenses.
Interfering with an operator of a transit vehicle, willfully disturbing others on or in a system facility or vehicle, and defacing District property could all result in exclusion.
“The exclusion policy puts Sacramento at the forefront of a continued effort to improve passenger safety on California’s transit systems,” Senator Steinberg said. “Over the next few years, we will prove the exclusion policy can be a valuable asset not only in our region but to transit operators across the state.”
The exclusion policy provides an appeals process for individuals who opt to contest a prohibition order. Transit personnel have also been trained to recognize and facilitate passengers’ special needs.
The exclusion policy, including all enforcement provisions, can be found at www.sacrt.com. For route, schedule and fare information, call 321-BUSS (2877) or visit www.sacrt.com.
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