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As summer approaches, City prepared to open weather-respite centers
As summer approaches and the temperatures rise, the City is prepared to open weather-respite centers during extreme heat. Following its use as a respite location during winter storms, the City’s O...
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From SF Gate...
Electric Vehicle Drivers May Not Be Able to Ride Solo in Calif. Carpool Lanes Anymore
A program that allows solo drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to use carpool lanes on freeways and bridges in California may be removed for good next year.
From Los Angeles Times...
Part of Highway 1 Near Big Sur Crumbles as New Landslide Closes More of Historic Roadway
Highway 1 is closed indefinitely from Palo Colorado Road to Rocky Creek Bridge, the California Department of Transportation said on social media after a new landslide eroded part of the roadway.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Sacramento Among the Best Places to Drive an Electric Vehicle
New report ranked metro areas based on electric vehicle charging infrastructure and found improvement over the last year using data from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center.
Waymo Approved to Start Robotaxi Service in Los Angeles and San Mateo Counties.
On March 1, the California Public Utilities Commission gave approval for driverless taxi company Waymo to expand service into Los Angeles and San Mateo counties.
California EV Sales Are Falling. Is It Just Temporary, or a Threat to State Climate Goals?
California electric vehicle sales dropped significantly in the last half of 2023, raising questions about the state’s ability to phase out gas-powered cars.
Cargo Traffic Jumped at L.A. and Long Beach Ports in January
The San Pedro ports had a busy January as they rebounded from last year’s labor troubles and picked up cargo redirected because of Suez and Panama canal troubles.
From CalMatters...
Californians Bought Record Numbers of Electric Cars as Industry Eyes Slowdown
Some automakers are reducing production of electric cars and Tesla sales have dropped. Can California sustain its record pace and meet the state mandate?
From Citrus Heights Sentinel...
Citrus Heights to Move Forward on ‘Sorely Needed’ San Juan Ave Roadway Project
The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved a multimillion-dollar contract for the first phase of roadway enhancements on San Juan Avenue—the first phase of a larger project to improve safety for all users.
Controversial California Bill Would Physically Stop New Cars From Speeding
The proposed bill would require new California cars to have a speed limiter.
From North County Messenger...
Organizations Partner to Promote Safe Driving Behaviors
The California Office of Traffic Safety and Caltrans announced a partnership with the California Interscholastic Federation to educate drivers on safe travel behaviors, especially around highway work zones.
Electric Rail to Las Vegas Keeps Rolling with New Federal Funding Approved
A project to connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas via electric high speed rail could break ground in early 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.
From The California Aggie...
A Guide to License Plates
The numbers and letters on your car can reveal more than you think.
Citrus Heights Mayor Votes Against New Light Rail Station
The Sacramento Regional Transit Board of Directors voted 11-1 for a new light rail station, with opposition coming from Citrus Heights Mayor Bret Daniels who sits on the board.
From LA Times...
State Trying to Use Generative AI to Reduce Traffic
Caltrans has set a Jan. 25 deadline for tech companies to show how generative artificial intelligence might reduce traffic congestion in the state. This follows an executive order that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in September related to this type of AI.
From SFGate...
Snow Shortage Followed by Potential Whiteout in Sierras
Heavy snow is projected in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Previously, warmer storms had been bringing precipitation mainly to higher elevations in the Sierras.
Driverless Cars Can’t Be Ticketed in SF for Speeding or Running Red Lights
San Francisco police officers have been operating for more than a year with guidance from their chief that California’s vehicle code doesn’t provide authority for them to ticket driverless cars for infractions like speeding or running red lights. Officers are still encouraged to report relevant information about incidents.
From The Sacramento Observer...
Advocates Want More Black Californians Involved in State’s Transition to EVs
There are concerns about the transition to zero emissions vehicles on Black Californians and how the state will equip low-income neighborhoods with the infrastructure needed when California bans the sale of all gas-powered vehicles in 2035.
Kern County Is Poised to Become Warehousing’s Next Frontier
Farmland is being rezoned for industrial use, and massive warehouses are being built on spec near communities like Buttonwillow and Shafter, so goods coming through the Southern California ports can be shipped quickly throughout the western United States.
From LAist...
Protesters Calling for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Shut Down 110 Freeway
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.
Commute Times Highlight Income Divide
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.
From The Arden Advocate...
SacRT Unveils Annual Holiday Bus
The 40-foot holiday-themed bus celebrates SacRT’s 50 years of service and brings holiday spirit throughout the Sacramento region.
High-Speed Rail Project Connecting SoCal to Las Vegas Wins Grant
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.
From KQED...
Oakland Might Have to Pay Developers Millions Over Coal Terminal
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.
From Sacramento Bee...
DMV Shift Appears to Spur Drop in ‘No Party Preference’ Voter Sign-Ups
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.
Express Lanes Open on Interstate 405
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.
Data Shows Four Cities in California Among Worst for Holiday Travel
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.
From The Natomas Buzz...
Toll Lanes Proposed from Natomas to Davis
Caltrans seeks public comment on a proposed $465 million project to construct toll express lanes on Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento and Yolo counties.
Interstate 10 Is Reopening Much Sooner than Expected
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.
Newsom’s Visit Underscores Electric Car Problem: China Holds Keys to Battery Industry
China modeled some of its climate programs on policies first adopted by California. Now, California depends on the world’s most populous country for essential materials in its electric vehicle ambitions.
Lawmakers Strike $106 Million Deal for Hydrogen Vehicle Fueling Stations
Hydrogen fueling stations will get 15 percent of funds in a state program — even though Californians own only about 12,000 hydrogen cars. The funds come from fees paid by drivers.
From CapPublicRadio...
Armed With Traffic Cones, Protesters Are Immobilizing Driverless Cars
Two people wearing masks dart into a busy street in San Francisco. One of them hauls a big orange traffic cone. They sprint toward a driverless car and set the cone on the hood.
California Legislators Battle Over $300 Million to Build Fuel Stations for Hydrogen Cars Almost No One Owns
With only 12,000 hydrogen cars on the road, and just two models for sale, California lawmakers are debating how much state money should support them.
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