From Elk Grove Laguna News...
Upcoming Road Construction in Elk Grove
08/15/2024Two upcoming road construction projects are expected to lead to periodic traffic delays.
From CalMatters...
California Seeks Biden Administration Approval for Controversial Diesel Truck Ban
08/14/2024The EPA must grant a waiver before the diesel truck measure can be implemented. It’s one of California’s most controversial measures to clean up air pollution and greenhouse gases.
From The Sacramento Bee...
How to Make Watt Avenue Safer?
08/08/2024Sacramento County is seeking public input as it consider how to improve traffic safety on a three-mile stretch of Watt Avenue.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Sacramento Airport Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
08/07/2024A groundbreaking ceremony on August 5 marked the beginning of the $1.3 billion expansion project expected to be completed in 2028.
From Rio Linda Messenger...
Give Your Input for North Watt Avenue Corridor Project
08/01/2024Sacramento County is seeking public input and feedback on how to improve the North Watt Avenue Corridor through the month of August.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Elk Grove Launches E-Bike & Scooter Programs
07/31/2024The City of Elk Grove is launching two programs to encourage electric bike and scooter usage and ownership.
From CapPublicRadio...
Sacramento Opens Online Comments, Hosts Workshops on Pedestrian & Bike Safety
07/30/2024The City of Sacramento is preparing its Streets for People Active Transportation Plan and is seeking public input through online comments and in workshops.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Sacramento Airport Uopgrades in the Works
07/24/2024Sacramento International Airport is undertaking seven major upgrades as part of its $1.3 billion SMForward initiative, to be completed by 2028.
From Citrus Heights Sentinel...
Phase 2 of the Auburn Boulevard Project Begins in Citrus Heights
07/20/2024The second phase of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Revitalization Project has begun on the section from Rusch Park to Interstate 80.
From CalMatters...
California Needs a Million EV Charging Stations — but That’s ‘Unlikely’ and ‘Unrealistic’
07/15/2024Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.
From Elk Grove News Net...
Work on Elk Grove's Commuter Rail Station Proceeds
07/11/2024Work is slowly underway on the Altamont Commuter Express station on Dwight Road in Elk Grove.
From Rio Linda Messenger...
Funding Secured for Bike Trail Extension
06/27/2024$564,864 in funds was secured by the Sacramento County Department of Transportation for a feasibility study for extending the Northern Bike Trail.
From Citrus Heights Sentinel...
Update on Citrus Heights Road Upgrades
06/27/2024An update on road repairs, restriping and resurfacing and safety improvements in Citrus Heights.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Input Sought for “Streets for People: Sacramento Active Transportation Plan.”
06/21/2024The City of Sacramento is seeking public input on making city streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
From The Sacramento Bee...
ChargePoint EV Stations to Begin... Charging
06/20/2024The Sacramento City Council voted to being charging a fee for use of city-owned EV charging stations.
From CapPublicRadio...
Sacramento Regional Tranisit Free Student Program Extended
06/11/2024Funding has been secured to continue the Sacramento Regional Transit RydeFreeRT program for local K-12 students.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Elhorn Boulevard Extension to Airport Opens
06/02/2024The one-mile span connects Highway 99 in North Natomas to the Sacramento Airport.
From CalMatters...
Why a Bay Area Transit Rescue Plan Is on Hold
05/31/2024A Bay Area transit funding bill is delayed so supporters can seek consensus on how the money will be raised and distributed.
From Elk Grove News Net...
EPA Grants Fund Elk Grove Electric School Buses
05/31/2024On May 29, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced grants to fund electric school busses, including $5.5million for the Elk Grove Unified School District.
From Elk Grove News Net...
Elk Grove Capital Improvement Program Includes Traffic Improvements
05/29/2024$1million is budgeted for an extra turn lane at a major chokepoint while awaiting the construction of the long-planned Highway 99-Whitelock Parkway interchange.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Reconnecting Downtown to Old Sacramento Riverfront
05/29/2024Federal funds have been requested to study the feasibility of the Sacramento Stitch Park Riverfront Reconnection Project, a 4 acre park spanning Highway 5.
From SF Gate...
Electric Vehicle Drivers May Not Be Able to Ride Solo in Calif. Carpool Lanes Anymore
04/09/2024A 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
03/30/2024Highway 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
03/10/2024New 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.
From Los Angeles Times...
Waymo Approved to Start Robotaxi Service in Los Angeles and San Mateo Counties.
03/01/2024On March 1, the California Public Utilities Commission gave approval for driverless taxi company Waymo to expand service into Los Angeles and San Mateo counties.
From Los Angeles Times...
California EV Sales Are Falling. Is It Just Temporary, or a Threat to State Climate Goals?
02/14/2024California electric vehicle sales dropped significantly in the last half of 2023, raising questions about the state’s ability to phase out gas-powered cars.
From Los Angeles Times...
Cargo Traffic Jumped at L.A. and Long Beach Ports in January
02/14/2024The 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
02/01/2024Some 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
01/27/2024The 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.
From SF Gate...
Controversial California Bill Would Physically Stop New Cars From Speeding
01/25/2024The proposed bill would require new California cars to have a speed limiter.
From North County Messenger...
Organizations Partner to Promote Safe Driving Behaviors
01/24/2024The 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.
From Los Angeles Times...
Electric Rail to Las Vegas Keeps Rolling with New Federal Funding Approved
01/24/2024A 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.