El Dorado County Local News: Transportation


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

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12/14/2023
Image for display with article titled California's Electric Vehicle Transition Means Drastic Cut in Gas Tax Revenue, Endangering Roads

As consumers require less gas for their cars, they'll also be paying out less in gas tax to the state.

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12/13/2023
Higher-income workers are more likely to work from home, analysis of recent census data shows. Lower-income workers can face long and solitary commutes to get to work.

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12/13/2023
A group of protesters sat down with interlocked arms on the 110 Freeway near downtown LA on Dec. 13, halting southbound traffic for more than an hour. Multiple people were arrested according to the CHP.

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12/08/2023
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Navigating the mountains during winter presents challenges unique to the Tahoe Sierra, from knowing how to drive in snowy conditions and when to put chains on your cars, to what you should pack in case you get stuck during a storm.

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12/05/2023
Private company Brightline secured a $3 billion grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation toward a 218-mile high-speed rail line from Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas. The line would allow people to make the trip to Sin City in a little over two hours.

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12/04/2023
The California Department of Motor Vehicles changed its voter registration process in 2019 to put a party selection dropdown on the same page. Since then, the number of people registering as Republicans or Democrats has jumped close to 20 points.

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12/04/2023
An Alameda County judge ruled on Nov. 22 that the city of Oakland thwarted a proposed coal export terminal. The judge will rule if the developer who sued is entitled to $159 million in damages or moving forward with the project.

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12/01/2023
The Orange County Transportation Authority announced that work has been completed for express lanes along 16 miles of Interstate 405. The lanes, which were part of a $2.16 billion improvement project, span from Costa Mesa to the Los Angeles County line.

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11/21/2023
A new study by Forbes shows that four cities in the Golden State—Los Angeles, Fresno, San Diego and Sacramento—are among the 21 worst cities in the United States for holiday travel. Forbes looked at a variety of factors including car accidents, hotel prices and air travel.

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11/16/2023
Interstate 10 in Los Angeles will reopen Nov. 21, following a fire on Nov. 11. It had previously been feared the freeway would be closed much longer.

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11/06/2023
Image for display with article titled Douglas County to Launch In-House Airport Department

After 13 years, Douglas County commissioners approved a nearly $400,000 plan to bring management of Minden-Tahoe Airport back in house.

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11/04/2023
Image for display with article titled Daylight Saving Time, Explained: California Voted for Year-Round DST. Why Do We Still Set Back the Clock?

In 2018, California voted to ditch the twice-annual time shift. But the state still has it. Here’s why.

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10/30/2023
Though construction likely won’t begin for at least a decade, El Dorado County is moving forward with improvements to the Highway 50 interchange.

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10/25/2023
Image for display with article titled State Pulls Self-Driving Cruise Taxis From Road After Terrifying Oct. 2 Incident

State DMV claims Cruise company was not fully forthcoming with information about a recent accident.

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10/23/2023
Image for display with article titled Logistics in California: the Most Important Part of the State Economy You’ve Never Heard Of

Keeping supply chains running is a huge part of the state economy, but it comes with a price

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10/22/2023
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Transportation District Votes to Dissolve IV Mobility Hub Committee

The Tahoe Transportation District and Tahoe Transportation Committee held a two-hour meeting to discuss several items related to current transit projects in the area.

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10/21/2023
Image for display with article titled Making Transportation More Accessible Around Lake Tahoe

In an area known for million-dollar views, some may not know that a significant demographic has a hard time getting around Lake Tahoe. That’s according to the Transportation Equity Study put out by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

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10/20/2023
A pedestrian and bicycle safety improvement project is on the horizon for Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines, expected to commence in spring 2024.

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10/08/2023
Image for display with article titled Inaugural Electric Transportation Summit Brings Together Tahoe Leaders

The first Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Summit sparked discussion on the importance of bringing Lake Tahoe up-to-speed with electric transportation.

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09/25/2023
Image for display with article titled Mountaineer Expands for Winter Season

Mountaineer, which provides free, on-demand winter transportation in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, will expand its operating schedule for the 2023-24 winter season. Passengers may request rides through the Mountaineer app.

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