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El Dorado Transit provide public transportation for the Western Slope of El Dorado.

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Sidewalk Project Slated for Placerville Drive

01/29/2025

Read on to learn more about the The Placerville Drive Pedestrian Connectivity Project and other capital improvement projects beginning soon in Placerville.

Mt. Murphy Bridge Repaired and Reopened

01/23/2025

After being closed for 10 days for repairs following damage from a vehicle on January 12, the Mt. Murphy Bridge in Coloma is open again for vehicular traffice.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Tahoe Transit Joint Powers Authority (STTJPA) announced the swearing-in of board members and the successful conduct of its first meeting. This significant event marks a new chapter in enhancing public transit services for …

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CHP Swears in Over 100 New Officers to Serve Statewide

More than 100 new officers officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jan. 17 during a swearing-in ceremony that marked a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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SR28 Corridor Plans Move Ahead

Local agencies are forging ahead with plans to expand access within the State Route 28 Corridor and reduce reliance on private automobiles. The plans are part of a series of initiatives to expand access to existing trails through new parking …

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El Dorado County to Replace Aging West Shore Transportation Facility Garage

TAHOMA, Calif. – A new El Dorado County Department of Transportation garage may be coming to the west shore. The current garage located at 7100 Wilson Avenue has reached its end of life and plans are getting underway to replace …

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First City Council Meeting of the Year Sees Vision Zero, Commission Appointments, and in-Home Kitchens

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe's first city council meeting of the year addressed the Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic accidents in the city, citizen appointments for city boards and commissions, and a back-and-forth regarding microenterprise home …

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Tahoe Transportation District Announces New Board Leadership for 2025

STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) announced the appointment of Andy Chapman as Chair of the Board of Directors and Brian Bigley as Vice Chair. These appointments reflect TTD's commitment to providing innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that …

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