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Yolo County Transportation Articles



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How Was Your Ride? Yolobus Wants to Know

The Yolo Transportation District (YoloTD) is eager to hear about your experienceOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Make It Happen for Yolo County Partners With King High to Provide Bicycles for Youth

Grant Will Help 20 Underserved Transition Age Youth in Yolo County Receive BicyclesOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Experienced Resident to Fill Commission Vacancy

The Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Commission (TMI) Has a New Sitting Member: Corey CummingsOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Charge Your Electric Vehicle for Free in Davis With New Solar-Powered Station

The City of Davis has installed a free, solar mobile electric vehicle charger—the first of it's kind in the region, according to City officials.

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Decades-Long Development Continues

The Grand Gateway Master Plan is a Walkable, Mixed-Use Destination that Ties Together the Bridge District, Washington District and West Capitol Avenue, the Central Business CorridorOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Trail Extension Fights Compounding Carbon

Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, Yolo County and West Sacramento officials Announced that the City Will Receive a $1.9-Million Grant Through the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Carbon Reduction ProgramOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Yolo County Board of Supervisors Announces New Phase of Road Rehabilitation Efforts

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is Dedicated to Enhancing the Quality of Roadway Infrastructure Across the CommunityOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Ride-Share Program Fuels Up for Three More Years

City Officials Extended a Three-Year Ride-Share Program Contract with Nomad Transit LLC on June 5

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Levee Trailhead Has New View

An Inaugural Horse Ride Officially Opened the Southport Levee Trailhead to the Public

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Help Shape Yolo County's Transportation Future at Open House Events

Open House Events to Take Place in Yolo County on June 17, 18, and 27Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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5th Street Widening Complete

Mayor Martha Guererro Underscores Industrial Area Becoming Accessible Part of the CityOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Congresswoman Makes Annual Visit to West Sacramento

Rep. Doris Matsui Focuses on Flood Control, Transportation, and Fire Safety on Annual Visit to West SacramentoOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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City of West Sacramento Approves Study Contract for Enterprise Bridge Project

The City of West Sacramento has taken a significant step forward in enhancing economic growth and mobility in the regionOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Trailways Forges Strategic Alliance with Greyhound and Flixbus

The New Alliance Will Add Hundreds of Greyhound and Flixbus Destinations to Trailways.com, Including Stops in SacramentoOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Slow down, move over, a life-saving decision AAA research reveals characteristics of fatal crashes involving roadside workers

LAS VEGAS, Nev. –  Roadside work is not for the faint of heart. Tow truck drivers, mobile mechanics, and roadside technicians face many unique challenges on the road. A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety sheds light …

Image caption: A new law seeks to prevent cars from speeding, which causes about one of every three traffic fatalities.
If Drivers Won’t Slow Down, Proposed Law Requires Cars Do It for Them

“Intelligent” speed-limiting technology will be required in all new California cars starting in 2027, if a new law authored by San Francisco Senator Scott Wiener passes.

Image caption: Los Angeles voters can take a step toward reducing traffic violence with a measure on the March ballot.
Can Traffic Deaths in Los Angeles be Reduced With a Ballot Measure?

With traffic deaths now regularly topping 300 per year, Measure HLA on the March 5 ballot gives Los Angeles voters the opportunity to force their reluctant city to implement new traffic safety measures.

Image caption: California traffic deaths dropped by 12 percent in the first three months of 2023, but road fatalities remain at crisis levels.
Death on the Roads: Traffic Fatality Crisis Far From Over

As the COVID pandemic eased, so did the epidemic of death on the road. Somewhat. But the ongoing crisis of traffic fatalities remains at high levels with early numbers form 2023 appearing to top 4,000 in California.

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Restoration of Six Trips to Yolobus Routes 211 and 212

Two Woodland Routes to Gain Trips Effective Sunday, January 14, 2024Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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