Sacramento County Transportation Articles

Award supports weekend shuttle that enhances visitor access, eases parking strain in Historic District

Riders across the Sacramento region now have a faster, easier way to pay for public transit. As of today, April 1, 2025, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has officially launched Tap2Ride, a new contactless fare payment system designed to …

The City of Folsom has secured approximately $3.7 million in federal Highway Bridge Program funding to support its Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program, providing a significant boost to the city’s infrastructure.

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

Over 140,000 spectators attended event that spanned 204 acres and enlisted 1,024 volunteers

MATHER – Each year, the skies over Sacramento County erupt in the thunder of afterburners, vintage warbirds, and thrilling aerial acrobatics. The occasion is the California Capital Airshow, a nationally recognized aviation spectacle that draws tens of thousands of spectators …

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues its public art program with a $2-million investment in three permanent art installations as part of its SMForward expansion.

The Folsom City Council has approved a contract amendment with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to complete the project authorization and environmental documentation for the long-awaited U.S. 50/Empire Ranch Road Interchange project.

The 2025 California Capital Airshow is set to take flight at Mather Airport on March 22 and 23, promising a thrilling weekend for aviation enthusiasts.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

RANCHO CORDOVA – The Rancho Cordova Police Department (RCPD) is continuing its efforts to curb dangerous sideshow activity, a growing problem that puts public safety at risk.During a recent patrol, an RCPD DUI Enforcement Officer spotted a white sedan performing …

SacRT focusing on fixes after challenges with new passing tracks have riders steamed

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is now issuing $100 citations to drivers parking illegally blocking bus stops under its Bus Stop Enforcement Program. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, SacRT aims to ensure clear bus stops, enhance rider safety, …

Thanks to a new $188,000 grant awarded to the Prevention and Early Intervention Department at the Sacramento County Office of Education by the California Office of Traffic Safety, students at seven middle school campuses across Sacramento County will lead program …