Yolo 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 Daily Democrat...

Land Use & Development Transportation City of Woodland

Highway 113 Overcrossing Ribbon-Cutting Held

04/26/2024
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 24 to celebrate the official opening of the Sports Park Bike and Pedestrian Overcrossing connecting southeast and west Woodland.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

Public Safety Transportation Water Resilience

Congresswoman Makes Annual Visit to West Sacramento

04/09/2024
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui made her annual visit to West Sacramento, focusing on flood control, transportation, and fire safety, on March 28.

From SF Gate...

Transportation

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.

From Davis Enterprise...

Transportation Sustainability City of Davis

Cool Pavement Funding Announced

04/09/2024
The City of Davis will receive $24M in federal funding for roadway upgrades utilizing cool pavement technology and other roadway rehabilitation projects.

From Daily Democrat...

Parks & Recreation Transportation City of Woodland

Celebration of Woodland Pedestrian Overcrossing Set for April 24

04/06/2024
A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held on April 24 celebrating the new Sports Park Drive Bike and Pedestrian Overcrossing.

From Daily Democrat...

Transportation

Esparto Road Resurfacing to Begin

04/05/2024
After 40 years without significant resurfacing, the Esparto Road Rehabilitation project has commenced.

From Los Angeles Times...

Environment Transportation

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.

From Daily Democrat...

Transportation

Resurfacing Work Scheduled at County Road 24 and 97 Intersection

03/29/2024
Road resurfacing is scheduled for the intersection of County Road 24 and 97 in Yolo County April 2 through April 9 8AM - 4PM. Delays are expected and alternative routes advised on those dates.

From Daily Democrat...

Transportation City of Woodland

Congressman Thompson Secures Transportation Funds

03/27/2024
Congressman Mike Thompson, D-Yolo, secured $1.05M in federal funds for the Interstate 5/State Route113 Connectors Project in Woodland.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

Transportation City of West Sacramento

City of West Sacramento Approves Study Contract for Enterprise Bridge Project

03/26/2024
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The City of West Sacramento has taken a significant step forward in enhancing economic growth and mobility in the region.

From Daily Democrat...

Transportation County of Yolo

Road Resurfacing Begins in Esparto

03/19/2024
Work starts in April and will focus on downtown Esparto and County Roads 23, 24 and 96.

From Daily Democrat...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Transportation

Additional Funds For Completed Project?

03/17/2024
Though completed and opened in February, city staff are requesting an additional $185,000 for the Highway 113 Sports Parks Pedestrian Overcrossing..

From Daily Democrat...

Land Use & Development Transportation

Woodland City Council Updating Active Transportation Plan

03/17/2024
Woodland is updating its 2002 bike plan to prioritize safe pedestrian and bicycle use of the city road network following resident input.

From Daily Democrat...

Transportation

Upcoming Yolo County Road Rehabilitation Projects

03/16/2024
2024 road rehabilitation work scheduled for April-July will focus on downtown Esparto and county roads, including sections of County Road 23, CR 24, and CR 96.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation

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.

From Winters Express...

Education Families & Children Transportation Yolo Community Foundation

Winters PTA Receives Safe Routes to School Grant

02/28/2024
The Winters Combined PTA announced that the organization was awarded a grant of $10,000 by the Yolo Air Quality Education Grant of the Yolo Community Foundation to increase the number of students walking or biking to school to reduce car traffic and the associated air pollution.

From Daily Democrat...

Parks & Recreation Transportation

Park Improvement Projects Now Open to Public

02/18/2024
Woodland’s Spring Lake Park and the Sports Park Bike and Pedestrian Overcrossing are now open to the public after roughly two years of construction for both projects.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation

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.

From Los Angeles Times...

Transportation Sustainability State of California

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.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation

Trailways Forges Strategic Alliance With Greyhound and Flixbus

02/06/2024
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The new alliance will add hundreds of Greyhound and Flixbus destinations to Trailways.com, including stops in Sacramento.

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