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Sacramento County Transportation Digest



Upcoming Road Construction in Elk Grove

08/15/2024

Two upcoming road construction projects are expected to lead to periodic traffic delays.

California Seeks Biden Administration Approval for Controversial Diesel Truck Ban

08/14/2024

The 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.

How to Make Watt Avenue Safer?

08/08/2024

Sacramento County is seeking public input as it consider how to improve traffic safety on a three-mile stretch of Watt Avenue.

Sacramento Airport Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

08/07/2024

A groundbreaking ceremony on August 5 marked the beginning of the $1.3 billion expansion project expected to be completed in 2028.

Give Your Input for North Watt Avenue Corridor Project

08/01/2024

Sacramento County is seeking public input and feedback on how to improve the North Watt Avenue Corridor through the month of August.

Elk Grove Launches E-Bike & Scooter Programs

07/31/2024

The City of Elk Grove is launching two programs to encourage electric bike and scooter usage and ownership.

Sacramento Opens Online Comments, Hosts Workshops on Pedestrian & Bike Safety

07/30/2024

The City of Sacramento is preparing its Streets for People Active Transportation Plan and is seeking public input through online comments and in workshops.

Sacramento Airport Uopgrades in the Works

07/24/2024

Sacramento International Airport is undertaking seven major upgrades as part of its $1.3 billion SMForward initiative, to be completed by 2028.

Phase 2 of the Auburn Boulevard Project Begins in Citrus Heights

07/20/2024

The second phase of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Revitalization Project has begun on the section from Rusch Park to Interstate 80.

California Needs a Million EV Charging Stations — but That’s ‘Unlikely’ and ‘Unrealistic’

07/15/2024

Public 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.

Work on Elk Grove's Commuter Rail Station Proceeds

07/11/2024

Work is slowly underway on the Altamont Commuter Express station on Dwight Road in Elk Grove.

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.

Update on Citrus Heights Road Upgrades

06/27/2024

An update on road repairs, restriping and resurfacing and safety improvements in Citrus Heights.

Input Sought for “Streets for People: Sacramento Active Transportation Plan.”

06/21/2024

The City of Sacramento is seeking public input on making city streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.

ChargePoint EV Stations to Begin... Charging

06/20/2024

The Sacramento City Council voted to being charging a fee for use of city-owned EV charging stations.

Sacramento Regional Tranisit Free Student Program Extended

06/11/2024

Funding has been secured to continue the Sacramento Regional Transit RydeFreeRT program for local K-12 students.

Elhorn Boulevard Extension to Airport Opens

06/02/2024

The one-mile span connects Highway 99 in North Natomas to the Sacramento Airport.

Why a Bay Area Transit Rescue Plan Is on Hold

05/31/2024

A Bay Area transit funding bill is delayed so supporters can seek consensus on how the money will be raised and distributed.

EPA Grants Fund Elk Grove Electric School Buses

05/31/2024

On May 29, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced grants to fund electric school busses, including $5.5million for the Elk Grove Unified School District.

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.

Reconnecting Downtown to Old Sacramento Riverfront

05/29/2024

Federal funds have been requested to study the feasibility of the Sacramento Stitch Park Riverfront Reconnection Project, a 4 acre park spanning Highway 5.

Electric Vehicle Drivers May Not Be Able to Ride Solo in Calif. Carpool Lanes Anymore

04/09/2024

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.

Part of Highway 1 Near Big Sur Crumbles as New Landslide Closes More of Historic Roadway

03/30/2024

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.

Sacramento Among the Best Places to Drive an Electric Vehicle

03/10/2024

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.

03/01/2024

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?

02/14/2024

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

02/14/2024

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.

Californians Bought Record Numbers of Electric Cars as Industry Eyes Slowdown

02/01/2024

Some automakers are reducing production of electric cars and Tesla sales have dropped. Can California sustain its record pace and meet the state mandate?

Citrus Heights to Move Forward on ‘Sorely Needed’ San Juan Ave Roadway Project

01/27/2024

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

01/25/2024

The proposed bill would require new California cars to have a speed limiter.

Organizations Partner to Promote Safe Driving Behaviors

01/24/2024

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

01/24/2024

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.