Elk Grove has more than 30,000 people living in their golden years. Now, city leaders are trying to make it a little easier for them to get around town.
Under the one-year pilot project, anyone 62 and over could hop on Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) buses for free. It applies to buses on Elk Grove routes and those that go from the city to the Cosumnes light rail station.
"We really want it as easy as possible, and so we're allowing residents to just show their government-issued ID card that shows they are a resident," Lyons said.
The city says extending it to seniors could be a big help for older adults living on a fixed income.
The overall goal is to encourage more use of public transportation and help seniors maintain an affordable, active lifestyle even if they don't drive.
The program will cost about $100,000 and will begin next Monday. It's scheduled to run through June 2027.
"I am very excited about this," Mayor Bobbie Allen-Singh said. "This is not something other cities can do to provide these services. We hear about the need all the time."
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