As Sacramento braces for the brunt of extreme weather, the city and SacRT are channeling efforts into SacAdapt, an initiative aimed at future-proofing transportation. This collaborative venture, launched in late 2024, is entering its second phase, actively seeking input from the community on how to galvanize the city's roads and public transit against the havoc wrought by climate change.
According to a recent Sacramento City Express article, the SacAdapt team has spent the past year meticulously dissecting climate adaptation studies, and assessing potential threats to bridges, bus stops, and other critical infrastructure. Armed with this data, they're now turning to residents to weigh in on which transportation resilience strategies should be prioritized.
Sarah Kolarik, a Sustainability Specialist with the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability, emphasized the technical legwork involved in the project. "This past year of work has involved a lot of technical analysis to understand extreme weather impacts on our transportation system," Kolarik told the Sacramento City Express. She underscored the initiative's objective to present findings in a clear format, emphasizing accessibility for all modes of transport.
Sacramentans can make their voices heard by participating in an online survey available until October 31, as stated by the Sacramento City Express. Further, community engagement is encouraged through face-to-face interactions with the project team at upcoming events, one of which is Thursday's City Connect Mixer and another at Sunday's Climate Justice Festival listed on the SacAdapt website.
The City is preparing to roll out a draft plan by early 2026 for public review and commentary. Updates on the project, including upcoming events and other engagement opportunities, are regularly posted on the SacAdapt project website and disseminated through the Sustainable Sacramento newsletter.
