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Blue Line transit plan

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Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.

Public comments (8)

MixedLynn WheatApr 22, 2026

Supports light rail but opposes bus rapid transit and doesn't want residents taxed for a project that may take decades; wants incremental progress done right.

City Council (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026 · 2:13:35 →
OpposedDavid BakerApr 22, 2026

Opposed the plan — he lives along the route, sees empty buses daily, and would rather see road fixes like the Whitelock interchange and cheaper on-demand electric shuttles.

City Council (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026 · 2:16:30 →
SupportiveAlison HickoxApr 22, 2026

A CRC environmental science student who says light rail is crucial to cutting the city's car dependence, traffic, and emissions.

City Council (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026 · 2:19:40 →
SupportiveMarley DuncanApr 22, 2026

Another CRC student who says car dependency isn't viable for everyone and light rail would give residents real transportation alternatives.

City Council (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026 · 2:21:36 →
SupportiveAbigail YonanApr 22, 2026

Said the light rail extension would cut traffic, make travel affordable and accessible, and reduce emissions as the city grows.

City Council (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026 · 2:23:22 →
SupportiveCarol KinserApr 22, 2026

A 36-year resident and environmentalist who has waited decades for light rail and hopes the council supports the Blue Line.

City Council (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026 · 2:25:00 →
SupportiveMichael BarnbaumApr 22, 2026

Supported the plan and urged the council to also explore a regional bus rapid transit corridor on Elk Grove–Florin Road.

City Council (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026 · 2:26:29 →
SupportiveNathaniel HeadleyApr 22, 2026

A frequent visitor whose mother has Parkinson's; he highlighted how level-boarding light rail would transform mobility for disabled and elderly people and their caregivers.

City Council (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026 · 2:29:31 →