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Through exhibits, classes and events, the California Automobile Museum tells the story of the automotive industry. It maintains a broad collection of more than 130 vehicles, plus special exhibits, with models from the late 1800s to today’s cutting-edge automotive technology.

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Bike Patrol Seeks Volunteers

05/01/2025

The American River Bike Patrol is seeking volunteers to join them as they patrol the many miles of local trails and support walkers and bicyclists in need of assistance.

Sacramento Public Works to Expedite Traffic Safety Projects

04/24/2025

With a mandate to reduce traffic deaths, the City of Sacramento Public Works Department is gearing up to implement dozens of additional traffic safety projects per year.

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Sacramento Leads Nation With Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Technology

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California and in the United States to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses.Original article …

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Excitement Pumping Up for 32nd Handcar Derby, Local Entries Sought

The energy is building, and the countdown is on as the 32nd Annual Folsom Handcar Derby prepares to roll into town May 24-25. Held along the rails in front of Broadstone Marketplace on East Bidwell Street, the event promises two …

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74th Autorama to Fill Cal Expo With Hundreds of Hot Rods

The popular Sacramento Autorama returns to Cal Expo for the 74th year on May 2 through May 4.

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SacRT Launches Tap2Ride Contactless Fare Payment Option

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is introducing a new, easier way for riders to pay their fares. On April 1, SacRT launched Tap2Ride, a contactless fare payment system on all buses and SacRT GO paratransit service vehicles.

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SMUD Grant to Energize Folsom Historic District Shuttle Service

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

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SacRT’s New Contactless Payment Platform Begins Today

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 …

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