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Highway 49 Reopens After Excavator Falls From Trailer

DOWNIEVILLE – Highway 49 was back open in both directions as of 4 PM Thursday, November 5, after an excavator fell from a trailer about three miles east of Downieville, according to the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office. The office said it learned of the incident around 2 PM....

Downieville, CA · 3d
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Highway 49 Traffic Shift Scheduled Near Grass Valley

GRASS VALLEY – Traffic on Highway 49 between Wellswood Way and McKnight Way is scheduled to shift east onto temporary pavement overnight Sunday, November 8, as construction continues on the State Route 49 Corridor Improvement Project, Caltrans District 3 said in a November 5 notice. Crews will begin moving...

Grass Valley, CA · 3d
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Trains.com

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News photos: California tourist railroad introduces America 250 locomotive

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s never too late for another America 250 locomotive. The River Fox Train, an excursion operation in Yolo County, this week introduced a new America 250 locomotive, a wrapped genset unit featuring the U.S. and California flags, a depiction of the Sacramento skyline and Tower Bridge, and America 250 branding. The [...] Read More...

Yolo County, CA · 2d

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SacCity: VZ intersection 10: Albatross Way & El Camino Ave

Note: General information on the Top 20 intersections, with criteria, list, and map, is available in post 1. I am looking more closely at the Top 20 intersections identified in the City of Sacramento Vision Zero Action Plan Update. Intersection 10 is Albatross Way & El Camino Ave. This is an offset intersection, with Albatross Avenue to the north of El Camino Ave being offset to the east relative to Albatross Avenue to the south.

Sacramento, CA · 10h
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SacCity: VZ intersection 6: Northgate Blvd & W El Camino Ave

Note: General information on the Top 20 intersections, with criteria, list, and map, is available in post 1. I am looking more closely at the Top 20 intersections identified in the City of Sacramento Vision Zero Action Plan Update. Intersection 6 is Northgate Blvd & W El Camino Ave. Note that I have skipped intersection 3, Truxel & Arena, because it is unclear why this was included on the Top 20.

Sacramento, CA · 1d

Valley Roadrunner

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San Diego already killed the mileage tax once—Sacramento wants it back

San Diegans already beat the mileage tax once. We may have to do it again. A few years ago, SANDAG wrote a charge on every mile you drive into the region’s long-range transportation plan. I fought it, and so did thousands of you. People packed meetings, filled in boxes and said plainly that they would not pay a new […] The post San Diego already killed the mileage tax once—Sacramento wants it back first appeared on Valley Roadrunner .

San Diego, CA · 3d

american-rails.com

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Channel Pacific Keeps Its West Sacramento Exemption

The Surface Transportation Board on October 29 left in place an operating exemption for Channel Pacific Railroad over about 2,132 feet of track in a West Sacramento terminal. In Finance Docket No. FD 36932, decided October 27 and served October 29, the Board declined to open a proceeding on a petition to reject the exemption, revoke it, or declare it void from the start. The petition is denied. The exemption took effect in June.

West Sacramento, CA · 6d

The 831

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A new UC Davis report warns about El Niño flood risk to Central Coast infrastructure

As California prepares for a historically wet El Niño winter, a new study from the University of California, Davis warns that critical transportation corridors and coastal towns along the Central Coast face elevated risks of severe flooding, sea-level surges, and road failures.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 6d

Escondido Times-Advocate

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San Diego already killed the mileage tax once—Sacramento wants it back

San Diegans already beat the mileage tax once. We may have to do it again. A few years ago, SANDAG wrote a charge on every mile you drive into the region’s long-range transportation plan. I fought it, and so did thousands of you. People packed meetings, filled in boxes and said plainly that they would not pay a new tax […] The post San Diego already killed the mileage tax once—Sacramento wants it back first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate .

San Diego, CA · 3d

ABC10

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Oil falls below $100 as California drivers wait for gas price relief

California · 3d

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Caltrans prepares for potential El Niño impacts

The California Department of Transportation District 2 reports it is closely monitoring El Niño conditions and preparing for possible storm-related impacts across Northern California. With the potential for significant wet weather this winter, the agency encourages motorists to prepare their vehicles, plan ahead and stay informed about changing roadway conditions as the winter season approaches.

Northern California, CA · 6d

ABC10

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California gas prices remain high as oil falls below $100 a barrel

California · 3d

gettingaroundsac.blog

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SacCity: VZ intersection: Elder Creek/47th & Stockton

Note: This is only one of 20 intersections. It is unlikely that I will be able to map and analyze all, but this post will provide an indication of the information available. General information on the Top 20 intersections, with criteria, list, and map, follows the information about this intersection.

Sacramento, CA · 5d

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Hop Aboard This California Train For A Murder Mystery Dinner You’ll Never Forget

Someone on this train is a killer, and honestly, that’s the best news you’ve heard all week. The River Fox Train in West Sacramento, California is serving up a dining experience that combines a moving locomotive, a theatrical murder mystery, and a full dinner into one unforgettable night out.

West Sacramento, CA · 15d

The Sacramento Bee

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Not so fast: Study on rapid airport route through Natomas paused by Sacramento RT

Sacramento Regional Transit is pausing what would be the first step in establishing a transit line through Natomas to Sacramento International Airport. It says a delay in a state project and loss of a potential revenue stream triggered the decision. CEO Henry Li said Monday during the agency’s board of directors meeting that the study looking into the feasibility of a bus rapid transit route between downtown Sacramento and SMF would not start in spring 2027 as originally planned. The agency has not set a new start date. Bus rapid transit systems, which are set up throughout California, offer shorter travel times than regular buses through features like dedicated lanes and traffic signal priority. BRT is designed to bridge the gap between traditional bus service and light rail. Regional Transit had applied for and received $700,000 in grants to complete the study and conceptual design for a BRT through Natomas. The agency said it would be a stepping stone to eventually establishing light rail in the same area. Extending the Green Line light rail remains RT’s long-term goal, however the estimated cost is about $2 billion. So the transit agency is considering BRT as an in-between alternative that it says

Sacramento, CA · 9d

CBS Sacramento

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Freeport Bridge closures set for November after delays

Starting Nov. 2, the bridge will close to vehicle traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. It will reopen each evening and remain open on weekends.

Yolo County, CA · 9d

CBS Sacramento

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Safety improvements planned for dangerous stretch of Sacramento's Arden Way

A new safety plan is being proposed for one of Sacramento's busiest commercial corridors, and one of the most dangerous.

Sacramento, CA · 10d

Progressive Rail Roading

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Sacramento Regional Transit marks completion of Green Line light-rail station

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) this month opened the new 7th & Railyards Station. The new station expands light-rail access for the growing Railyards development, an urban infill project which includes new residential neighborhoods, retail and entertainment spots, a hospital campus and the future Major League Soccer stadium. The...

Sacramento, CA · 14d

SFGate

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Regional: Caltrans Shifts Highway 29 Paving Work To Daytime Hours

Caltrans will continue paving a 6-mile stretch of State Route 29, also known as Sonoma Boulevard, from Cal Poly Maritime Academy to the Solano-Napa county line, with daytime lane closures beginning Monday, the agency said. The work is scheduled daily through Nov. 6, with closures from 9 a.m. to 6...

Solano County, CA · 14d

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Highway 101 at Humboldt Bay Is One of California’s Most Flood-Prone Roads Heading Into a Super El Niño Winter

The stretch of Highway 101 skirting Humboldt Bay between Eureka and Arcata is one of the lowest highways in Northern California, and a new report says it is among the roads most likely to end up underwater when El Niño storms arrive this winter. The Coastal Flooding Risks for...

Eureka, CA · 15d