Monterey County Local News: Transportation

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Image caption: California transportation history runs from railroads to today’s car culture.

STATEWIDE EXPLAINER

California’s History of Transportation: From Railroads to Highways

The history of transportation in California has shaped the state, from the railroads to today’s highways, making the need for planning increasingly urgent. Here’s how it all happened, and where we stand today.

Image caption: Over two weekends last October, residents of Santa Cruz and Watsonville participated in demonstration rides aboard an electric streetcar on rails.

STATEWIDE EXPLAINER

The ‘Rail Trail’ Movement, Explained

Thousands of miles of railroad track, including some in Santa Cruz County, now sit idle. The fate of those largely abandoned tracks has become a burning controversy.

From Monterey Herald...

Transportation

Highway 140 to Yosemite Will Reopen One Lane

03/24/2025
Work on clearing a massive rockslide is progressing smoothly and one lane of Highway 140 into Yosemite National Park is expected to reopen within days. Read more.

From The Mercury News...

Parks & Recreation Transportation

Rockslide Closes Highway 140 Entrance to Yosemite

03/20/2025
A major rockslide has closed the Highway 140 entrance to Yosemite National Park. Read on for details.

From Monterey County Weekly...

Transportation

MRY’s Replacement Terminal Remains on Schedule, but With Tariffs, Its Cost Could Be a Wild Card.

03/19/2025
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With $37 million of federal grant money in its sails from the 2024 fiscal year and another $14.2 million expected to come this spring, the Monterey Regional Airport’s transformation is continuing.

From CalMatters...

Environment Health Transportation

‘Herculean Effort’: These Port Communities Have Waited Decades for Clean Air. Why a New Plan May Fall Short

03/19/2025
The ports of LA and Long Beach are the biggest sources of air pollution in the LA basin. Air quality officials have drafted new rules to help electrify the ports. But community groups representing 400,000 residents say they don’t go far enough or fast enough to clean up their dirty air.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation State of California

Tesla Gets Permit to Ferry Passengers in California, a Stepping Stone Toward Autonomous Taxis

03/19/2025
The permit lays the groundwork toward a driverless taxi service. Tesla has said it will launch such a service in Austin, Texas in June.

From Monterey Herald...

Transportation City of Marina

Update on Imjin Parkway Project Work in Marina

03/10/2025
Read on for details about the Imjin Parkway Widening and Roundabout Project in Marina as it enters phase 2.

From Monterey Herald...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Transportation City of Del Rey Oaks

Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway Update

03/03/2025
The Highway 218 bridge in Del Rey Oaks is where the work on the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway is being concentrated in Del Rey Oaks. Read on for details.

From CalMatters...

Transportation State of California

Towing Companies Can Sell Your Car — And the DMV Gets to Keep the Profit Without Telling You

03/03/2025
Since 2016, the DMV has collected more than $8 million from nearly 5,300 car sales, according to a CalMatters analysis.

From CalMatters...

Land Use & Development Transportation Water Housing State of California

‘Too Damn Hard to Build’: a Key California Democrat’s Push for Speedier Construction

03/03/2025
Oakland Democrat Buffy Wicks said lawmakers will soon see 20 bills to speed up housing construction, along with more on energy, water and transit.

From Monterey Herald...

Transportation

Overnight Closure of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek Slipout Site March 6

02/28/2025
Read on to learn more about the overnight closure of Highway 1 in Big Sur at the Rocky Creek slipout site.

From Monterey Herald...

Transportation

New Monterey Airport Terminal Advances

02/25/2025
In their February 24 meeting, the Monterey Regional Airport District Board of Directors selected the construction company to build the new terminal for an estimated $88 million. Read on for details.

From Monterey Herald...

Transportation City of Marina

Imjin Parkway Project Update

02/24/2025
The Imjin Parkway Widening and Roundabout Project in Marina is entering its second phase with a switchover of traffic on the completed north side. Read on to learn what's next.

From Salinas Valley Tribune...

Transportation Monterey-Salinas Transit

Soledad Mayor Velazquez Honored for MST Service

02/20/2025
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Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) team recently recognized Soledad Mayor Anna Velazquez for her outstanding service on the MST Board of Directors from 2017 to 2024.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation State of California

California’s Controversial New Fuel Rules Rejected by State Legal Office

02/20/2025
California’s new Low Carbon Fuel Standard has been stalled because it lacks ”clarity.” The new standard, which offers incentives for cleaner fuels, is highly controversial because it would raise gas prices.

From Monterey County Weekly...

Public Safety Transportation City of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel City Council Decides to Move Forward With Flock Cameras, With a Caveat.

02/19/2025
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In April 2023, the Carmel City Council approved a two-year contract with Flock Safety, a manufacturer and operator of surveillance systems, to install 30 license plate reader cameras.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation State of California

California Lawmakers Scramble to Fix ‘Lemon’ Vehicle Law — Again

02/19/2025
California lawmakers are rushing to fix last year’s controversial changes to the state’s lemon law, which critics say weakened protections for car buyers.

From Monterey Herald...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Transportation City of Del Rey Oaks

FORTAG Del Rey Oaks Work Upcoming

02/17/2025
Read on to learn more about upcoming night work for the for the Highway 218 span of the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway project in Del Rey Oaks.

From Monterey Herald...

Land Use & Development Transportation City of Marina

Imjin Parkway Project Update

02/10/2025
Read on for more information about the progress of the Imjin Parkway Widening and Roundabout Project in Marina as it approaches the one-year mark and prepares to enter the next phase of work.

From Monterey Herald...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Transportation City of Seaside City of Del Rey Oaks

FORTAG Work Progresses

02/03/2025
Read on for more information about the latest progress in the ongoing Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway project in Del Rey Oaks and Seaside.

From Salinas Valley Tribune...

Transportation Monterey-Salinas Transit

Monterey-Salinas Transit Receives $450K for Customer Experience Research

01/30/2025
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U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will receive approximately $450,000 in federal support for research into new tools and approaches to improve the transit rider experience.

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