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Teens Earn Bikes

Cordova High School students in Rancho Cordova have benefitted from a program created by the American River Bike Patrol (ARBP) that has introduced teens to the joys of cycling and taught them life skills in an unusual way. Original article …

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Folsom Light Rail Project Expected to Be Complete Later This Month

Folsom area light rail customers can expect light rail service disruptions and continued bus bridges between Iron Point and Historic Folsom stations for the duration of the construction period, which has been extended through December 2024. 

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Folsom Inmates Refurbish 200 Bikes for Those in Need at Christmas

For nearly four decades, Folsom State Prison has been home to a remarkable holiday tradition: an annual bike donation program that delivers refurbished bicycles to those in need across the region. This year, the program continued its legacy of generosity, …

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Folsom Police Awarded $125K Grant for Traffic Safety Enforcement

The Folsom Police Department has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to enhance its traffic enforcement and education programs aimed at reducing road injuries and fatalities. The program is set to run through …

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SacRT Awarded Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) was recently selected as a Round 1 Grantee of the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program by the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).

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SacRT’s Holiday Bus Returns

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Holiday Bus has returned. The Holiday Bus is a festive tradition offering free rides to passengers while spreading holiday cheer throughout the region. Original article published at Sacramento Oracle

Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent logo LOCAL NEWS
Grant Enhances Safety and Connectivity

The City of Rancho Cordova has secured a grant to enhance transportation and pedestrian access along Chase Drive with the addition of a multiuse path stretching from Coloma Road to the American River Parkway. Original article published at Rancho Cordova …

Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent logo LOCAL NEWS
Bipartisan Effort by California Congress Members Drives Modern Multi-Modal Transportation Project Forward

Democratic Representatives Ami Bera and Doris Matsui, along with Republican Kevin Kiley, are collectively pushing for federal funding to support the Capital SouthEast Connector project.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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Prioritizing Safety for Families on Grant Line Road

While improving traffic flow through the Sacramento region has always been the Capital Southeast Connector Expressway’s focus, improving safety throughout the route has been an equal goal.

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Saluting Labor: SouthEast Connector Paves Path to Opportunity

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) has plans for a regional bike and pedestrian trail that links people to parks, schools, business employment centers, retail outlets, and more

Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent logo LOCAL NEWS
The Capital SouthEast Connector: A Lifeline for Public Safety and Emergency Response

The Capital SouthEast Connector will be a crucial thoroughfare for emergency vehicles reducing response times and ensuring that help arrives as quickly as possibleOriginal article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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Regional Transit Gets $499K to Fund Heat Resilient Bus Shelters

Shelters to be installed across county and cities of Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Sacramento

Carmichael Times logo LOCAL NEWS
California Capital Airshow to Host Volunteer Rally Nov. 19

Community Members Invited to Learn About Volunteer Opportunities for March Airshow

Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent logo LOCAL NEWS
SacRT Receives Grant Funding

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) recently announced several grant awards, totaling more than $105 million, that will benefit Sacramento commuters, public transit riders and the environment.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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SacRT, Community Leaders Welcome $77M Grant for Zero-Emission Future

Leadership and key staff from the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) officially celebrated the acceptance of nearly $77 million in federal grant funding Wednesday morning during a special event attended by state officials, and dignitaries from Sacramento County. The gathering, …

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$29M in Grant Funds Going to SacRT to Advance Key Transit Projects

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is pleased to announce that the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) has awarded SacRT $29 million in grant funding through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP).

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