Santa Clara County Local News: Transportation


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

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07/22/2024
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There's a car crash in Cupertino about every three days, city data shows. Officials and advocates are trying to change that.

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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.

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07/04/2024
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It’s the most infamous time of year for Los Gatos residents — peak beach traffic season exacerbated by a scorching Fourth of July. The West Valley town is still trying to figure out how to calm traffic down.

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07/01/2024
Approval of environmental documents for the last segment of the 463-mile high speed rail project means preparation of construction may commence.

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06/27/2024
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Numerous road and public infrastructure projects are underway or soon to be started in Morgan Hill, impacting travelers with lane closures and occasional delays as they cross town over the summer months.

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06/27/2024
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With two of downtown Gilroy’s largest parking lots closed to vehicles due to construction on Gourmet Alley and nearby street spaces filling up quickly every day, city officials will soon begin more strictly enforcing the neighborhood’s parking limits.

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06/27/2024
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A San Jose task force aimed at finding ways to eliminate traffic deaths is folding at the end of the year — and while road safety improvements have been made, the city still has work to do in reducing fatalities.

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06/25/2024
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Construction workers broke ground on BART’s expansion in Santa Clara this week, and officials are banking on federal funding to help finish the job.

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06/22/2024
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Santa Clara County’s main transportation agency needs to change how it is governed and improve its transparency with the people it serves, a recent audit reveals.

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06/20/2024
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In downtown Gilroy on June 15, under a warm summer sun, the 2024 Garlic City Car Show unfolded with a blend of nostalgia and innovation.

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06/20/2024
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District board voted to move forward with a $38 project to provide a safe crossing of Highway 17 near the Lexington Resrvoir for both people and wildlife.

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06/18/2024
In its June 18 meeting, the Palo Alto City Council approved a plan for the addition of bike lanes on El Camino Real.

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06/18/2024
On June 11, the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Agency released a state audit report noting a lack in transparency in financial records and election outcomes.

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06/14/2024
A groundbreaking ceremony was held June 14 celebrating the start of construction of the $13 billion 6-mile BART extension to Silicon Valley.

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06/06/2024
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A decision is near on whether to proceed with a futuristic transit system between San Jose’s airport and train station downtown, five years after officials started soliciting partners to build it.

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06/06/2024
A ground-breaking on June 8 marks the beginning of construction for the Valley Transportation Agency Eastridge light-rail extension and connection to BART.

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06/05/2024
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The Gilroy Department of Motor Vehicles office will be temporarily closed for renovations from June 19-Sept. 3, the state DMV said in a press release.

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06/05/2024
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Los Gatos resident Inna Zaltsmann knows the dangers of Blossom Hill Road firsthand, with three serious car crashes near her home, including one where her daughter, a nurse, attempted to give CPR to a woman who died.

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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.

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05/30/2024
The City of Mountain View is in the process of developing an active transportation plan prioritizing pedestrian and bicycle access and safety.
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