Zinfandel station is a side platformed SacRT light rail station in Rancho Cordova, California, United States. The station was opened on June 11, 2004, and is operated by the Sacramento Regional Transit District. It is served by the Gold Line. Across the street from the stop is the Rancho Cordova Town Center mall.

Zinfandel
SacRT light rail
Station platform, October 2024
General information
LocationFolsom Boulevard and Zinfandel Drive
Rancho Cordova, California
United States
Coordinates38°35′42″N 121°17′25″W / 38.59500°N 121.29028°W / 38.59500; -121.29028
Owned bySacramento Regional Transit District
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus transport Sacramento Regional Transit: 175, 176, 177, SmaRT Ride Rancho Cordova[1]
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedJune 11, 2004; 20 years ago (2004-06-11)[2]
Services
Preceding station Sacramento Regional Transit District Following station
Mather Field/Mills Gold Line Cordova Town Center
Location
Map

The station was originally intended for construction along Folsom, east of Zinfandel Drive. However, RT officials moved the station west of Zinfandel after requests by the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce due to the better location adjacent to retail centers.[3] Zinfandel, along with Cordova Town Center and Sunrise, opened on June 11, 2004, as part of an $89 million, 2.8-mile (4.5 km) extension of the Gold Line east of the Mather Field/Mills station.[4] Rancho Cordova city officials have stated the establishment of the stations will help in the development of transit-oriented development/redevelopment of the Folsom corridor through the city.[5]

Platforms and tracks

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Side platform, doors open on the right
Westbound      Gold Line toward Sacramento Valley Station (Mather Field/Mills)
Eastbound      Gold Line toward Historic Folsom (Cordova Town Center)
Side platform, doors open on the right
Freight track UP Placerville Industrial Lead; No passenger service →

References

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  1. ^ "SacRT System Map" (PDF) (Map). Sacramento Regional Transit District. August 29, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  2. ^ Bizjak, Tony (June 10, 2004). "All aboard! RT extension ready to roll – Three light-rail stations open Friday morning in Rancho Cordova". The Sacramento Bee. p. B1.
  3. ^ Myer, Chuck (February 25, 2001). "Light-rail station links past, present of community". The Sacramento Bee. p. N3.
  4. ^ Dugan, Molly (June 12, 2004). "New light rail stations open to little fanfare". The Sacramento Bee. p. B3.
  5. ^ Bizjak, Tony (July 2, 2004). "City hitches hopes to light rail – Rancho Cordova plans development hubs". The Sacramento Bee. p. B1.