San Joaquin County Local News: Transportation

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Image caption: California transportation history runs from railroads to today’s car culture.

STATEWIDE EXPLAINER

California’s History of Transportation: From Railroads to Highways

The history of transportation in California has shaped the state, from the railroads to today’s highways, making the need for planning increasingly urgent. Here’s how it all happened, and where we stand today.

Image caption: Over two weekends last October, residents of Santa Cruz and Watsonville participated in demonstration rides aboard an electric streetcar on rails.

STATEWIDE EXPLAINER

The ‘Rail Trail’ Movement, Explained

Thousands of miles of railroad track, including some in Santa Cruz County, now sit idle. The fate of those largely abandoned tracks has become a burning controversy.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Transportation City of Manteca

Online Workshop to Address Manteca Street Work

09/04/2024
An online workshop updating residents on current road work projects and background information about project funding and basics of road construction with Q&A is being held by the City of Manteca on September 26.

From CalMatters...

Transportation Crime & Justice State of California

1 in 6 CHP Jobs Are Vacant — Despite Historic Raises and Newsom’s Hiring Campaign

08/28/2024
California Highway Patrol officers received historically high raises in 2022 and 2023, but it continues to face a high vacancy rate of 16%.

From Stocktonia...

Transportation Sports

ACE Special Train Partnership Renewed in Time for Football Season

08/16/2024
Altamont Corridor Express train service to the Santa Clara Great America stop near Levi's Stadium will continue for seven 49er home games this year.

From CalMatters...

Environment Transportation State of California

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.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation City of Manteca

Survey Finds Surplus Parking in Mateca

08/13/2024
A survey undertaken in May and June indicated an overall surplus of parking in downtown Manteca, leading to discussions of future infill project parking requirements.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Public Safety Transportation City of Manteca

ACE Passenger Platform Project in Manteca Lacks Traffic Signals

08/02/2024
City of Manteca Mayor Gary Singh advocates traffic signals be included as a public safety measure, even if the city has to pursue funding by itself.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Transportation City of Ripon

Ripon Road Repairs Slated

08/02/2024
A list of road repairs and traffic signal improvements has been referred to the City of Ripon’s Department of Planning and Economic Development for consideration.

From CapPublicRadio...

Public Safety Transportation City of Sacramento

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.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Public Safety Transportation City of Manteca

Manteca to Replace Street Signs

07/19/2024
The City of Manteca has begun a $1.6 million project to upgrade street signs to be more visible at night.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Transportation City of Manteca

Manteca Street Projects to Begin

07/17/2024
The City of Manteca is preparing to start work on several road upgrade projects, to be completed by the end of the year.

From Stocktonia...

Transportation County of San Joaquin

99/120 Interchange Work Begins

07/17/2024
A groundbreaking ceremony on July 17 celebrated the start of construction for upgrades to the interchange of state routes 99 and 120.

From CalMatters...

Transportation Sustainability

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.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation County of San Joaquin

Freight Terminal Proposed

07/15/2024
A proposal for a truck and freight terminal to be located on Highway 120 has been submitted to San Joaquin County.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Transportation History City of Manteca

Tidewater Bikeway Celebrated

07/03/2024
A recounting of the purchase of the Tidewater Southern Railway corridor by the City of Manteca and its transformation into a vital local amenity.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Transportation City of Manteca

Meet A Manteca City Staffer

07/02/2024
Introducing Manteca native Aaron Jeffery, who oversees 300 miles of local streets working for the City's Streets Division.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Transportation

San Joaquin County Home to Most Super Commuters

06/26/2024
Recent US Census data shows that San Joaquin has the highest number of so-called "super commuters" who commute three or more hours per day in northern California.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Transportation City of Manteca

First Manteca Transit Electric Van Costs Outlined

06/21/2024
In their June 18 meeting, the Manteca City Council approved funding a charging station for the Manteca Transit Station on Moffat Boulevard, following approval in March to purchase an electric van, for an overall cost of $330,000 for the van and charging station.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Transportation

Valley Rail Groundbreaking Celebrated

06/20/2024
Officials from the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, and South San Joaquin Irrigation District met for a ground breaking ceremony for the first phase of construction for the Valley Rail program connecting Merced, Sacramento and San Jose.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Public Safety Transportation City of Manteca

Manteca Street and Safety Upgrades Advancing

06/14/2024
The City of Manteca is commencing street and safety upgrades in a number of areas in the city.

From Tracy Press...

Transportation City of Tracy

Contract for I-580 Interchange Approved

06/14/2024
In their June 4 meeting, the Tracy City Council approved a $42.6 million contract for a new Interstate 580 interchange.

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