El Dorado County Local News: Transportation


All Local Transportation News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

California Local Pin Marker From Mountain Democrat...

03/22/2024
El Dorado County Supervisors are considering a proposal to build a new roadway connecting Latrobe Road to the Sacramento County line to help with growing congestion and accommodate for new development.

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03/21/2024
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Certain segments of U.S. 50 and State Route 89 have seen almost 20 fatalities in the span of 10 years and 229 minor injury and property damage accidents. The City of South Lake Tahoe and Caltrans are looking into how to make these segments safer.

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03/21/2024
The El Dorado County Grand Jury 2023-2024 report includes safety concerns at the Georgetown Airport.

California Local Pin Marker From South Tahoe Now...

03/19/2024
In an effort to improve public transportation services across the Lake Tahoe south shore, the City of South Lake Tahoes and the County of El Dorado are in the process of forming a transportation Joint Powers Authority (JPA).

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03/15/2024
The Mosquito Road Bridge Replacement Project progress has been impacted by weather again, this time delaying the delivery of and pouring of concrete.

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03/13/2024
Image for display with article titled Over $1M in Funding Secured for Folsom Lake Crossing Safety;$4M for Empire Ranch Interchange

Over five million dollars in funding has now been secured for two different Folsom area traffic improvement projects.

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03/12/2024
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Welcomes Community Feedback in 2024 Active Transportation Plan

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has released two plans for public input, focusing on improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and reducing car dependency for sustainability.

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03/07/2024
Image for display with article titled Residents Hear Updated U.S. 50 Plan; Lane Reduction Removed

The Nevada Department of Transportation presented an updated U.S. 50 Corridor Management Plan to a skeptical crowd on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

California Local Pin Marker From Los Angeles Times...

03/01/2024
On March 1, the California Public Utilities Commission gave approval for driverless taxi company Waymo to expand service into Los Angeles and San Mateo counties.

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02/27/2024
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The City of Folsom is set to begin a project to improve traffic flow at the Iron Point Road and East Bidwell Street intersection.

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02/26/2024
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Mixed-Use Standards Designed to Reduce Gas Emissions

“The idea is that placing these services and residences nearby reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by reducing dependence on vehicles.”

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02/22/2024
Image for display with article titled Roadkill Surveys Could Save Animal Lives

Ecologist Tanya Diamond gets up every morning and checks messages for roadkill sightings. It’s the least fun, but one of the most important parts of her job.

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02/19/2024
Image for display with article titled South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County May Join Forces on Microtransit

On Feb. 13, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved commencing negotiations with El Dorado County to create a joint entity overseeing south shore microtransit.

California Local Pin Marker From Los Angeles Times...

02/14/2024
The San Pedro ports had a busy January as they rebounded from last year’s labor troubles and picked up cargo redirected because of Suez and Panama canal troubles.

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02/14/2024
California electric vehicle sales dropped significantly in the last half of 2023, raising questions about the state’s ability to phase out gas-powered cars.

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02/05/2024
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The Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award honors organizations promoting cultural awareness in transportation. Conducted by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the study found that nearly 1,000 households in the Tahoe region have no car.

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02/04/2024
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A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety sheds light on the daily risks encountered by tow truck drivers, mobile mechanics, and roadside technicians.

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01/24/2024
Image for display with article titled Folsom Council Recommends 7-Year Railroad Operating License

Over the last two months, the Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad faced uncertainty in with the looming renewal of its operating license.

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01/24/2024
A project to connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas via electric high speed rail could break ground in early 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.
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