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BNSF needs to clear one more BIG hurdle for sprawling Barstow facility

After four years of preparation efforts and a series of hoop-jumping maneuvers, BNSF Railway is closer to starting construction on its more than $4 billion Barstow International Gateway (BIG) master-planned facility in southern California. The aptly named BIG complex would cover about 4,500 acres on the west side of Barstow...

Barstow, CA · 10-08
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San Clemente Beach Trail Near Mariposa Point Expected to Reopen Friday

The San Clemente Beach Trail near Mariposa Point is expected to reopen this Friday, Oct. 9, following the completion of the major Coastal Rail Emergency Project, according to the Orange County Transportation Authority. OCTA announced on Monday, Oct. 5, that work at Mariposa Point is nearing completion, allowing the agency...

San Clemente, CA · 10-08
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LAist

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Popular San Clemente beach trail to fully reopen as crews finish protecting coastal rail

Sections of the coastal trail have been closed over the last two years.

San Clemente, CA · 10-07

Stacker

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Cheapest gas stations in Riverside

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Riverside using data from Gas Buddy

Palm Springs, CA · 10-06

The Center Square

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Metrolink passenger train fares rise in Southern California

(The Center Square) - Metrolink has announced its first fare increase in 13 years across Southern California, raising one-way tickets for its passenger trains an average of 14%. The rare price increase has drawn pushback from frustrated passengers grappling with financial strain, especially amid high gas prices and ongoing calls to curb carbon emissions. The hike left policy experts warning of structural pitfalls in California’s public transit model. The SoCal Day Pass went from $15 to $19 on weekdays and $10 to $12 on weekends and holidays. The increase took effect Monday for the train system, which serves Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties. “This is Metrolink’s first systemwide fare increase in 13 years,” said Metrolink in an FAQ section on its website announcing the increase. “During that time, the cost of operating and maintaining regional rail service has continued to rise, while post-pandemic ridership and fare revenue remain below previous levels.” Metrolink added that the updated fares support Metrolink’s “long-term financial outlook and the sustainability of regional rail service while preserving a simplified fare structure and valuable discount programs.” Programs such as the $5 L.A. Zone Pass and existing discounts for students, seniors, veterans, low-income

Southern California, CA · 10-06

Paso Robles Daily News

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Caltrans urges drivers to slow down in work zones after six worker deaths

Six contractor employees have been killed in California work zones since Aug. 10. – Caltrans is urging drivers to slow down, move over, and avoid distractions in highway work zones after six contractor employees working on state highway projects were struck and killed across California since Aug. 10. Three of...

California · 29d

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Metrolink to waive fares today for California Clean Air Day

Metrolink will waive fares throughout its six-county system and on its Arrow service Wednesday in recognition of California Clean Air Day. Passengers will be able to board at any Metrolink station without a ticket and travel throughout the agency's 545-mile system, according to the regional passenger rail agency. Several local...

California · 10-07

ABC7

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SoCal's extreme heat prompts tire blowout warning

Extreme heat is raising concerns about tire blowouts across SoCal freeways. Drivers are urged to check their tires for low tread or cracking before hitting the road.

Los Angeles County, CA · 10-06

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LA, Orange County Gas Prices Down for Seventh Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Thursday for the seventh consecutive day after a 44-day streak of increases totaling 79.7 cents that brought it within 5.4 cents of its record. The average price dropped 1.4 cents to $6.381 Thursday, according to...

Orange County, CA · 29d

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Beaumont allocates nearly $932K for traffic signal installation

The Beaumont City Council approved a $931,800 construction project to install a new traffic signal and make related roadway improvements at the intersection of Oak Valley Parkway and Palm Avenue. The approval came during the city’s second meeting of the month on Sept. 15. “The intersection will be signalized...

Beaumont, CA · 10-06

KFI AM 640

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Orange Looks To Reduce Speed Limits On City Streets

Orange is planning to lower speed limits on 47 streets by 5-10 mph, following a state law that allows local control over speed regulations.

Orange, CA · 10-05

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City plans to study downtown walk buttons, Belardo bike markings in safety plan

Palm Springs engineering staff plan to fold changes to downtown pedestrian walk buttons, and confusion over bike markings on Belardo Road, into the city’s comprehensive safety action plan, even as members of the Active Transportation Subcommittee pushed for quicker action Monday. Staff said the consultant working on the plan...

Palm Springs, CA · 10-07

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CV Link path under Ramon Road to close fully for two-year bridge reconstruction

The CV Link path under Ramon Road will be closed and removed entirely during the two-year reconstruction of the Ramon Road Bridge, city engineering staff told the Palm Springs Active Transportation Subcommittee on Monday. Bids for the project open Thursday. Staff said they are aiming to bring it to the...

Palm Springs, CA · 10-06

KTLA

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Residents frustrated over big rig routes in Inland Empire neighborhoods

Inland Empire, CA · 10-08

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Caltrans Urges Driver Caution After Six Highway Worker Deaths

Six highway construction workers have been struck and killed in California work zones since Aug. 10, including three in Riverside County last month, prompting Caltrans officials Thursday to call for greater driver awareness and announce additional safety measures. The deaths involved contractor employees working on Caltrans highway projects, according to...

Riverside County, CA · 29d

RailandRunway.com

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Metrolink’s new higher fares are now in effect

Metrolink price increases have officially gone into place with one-day trips and select passes getting the biggest adjustments.

Los Angeles, CA · 10-05

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LA, Orange County Gas Prices Down for Sixth Straight Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped 1.2 cents Wednesday to $6.395, its sixth consecutive decrease after a 44-day streak of increases that brought it within 5.4 cents of its all-time record. The average price is 3.3 cents less than one week...

Orange County, CA · 10-07

Los Angeles Times

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California's trucking industry is running out of gas—and money

Los Angeles truckers agonize over $8 diesel prices

California · 10-07

act-news.com

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From Smog to Scale: Three Decades of Putting Cleaner Transportation to Work

Clean transportation progress has depended on moving new technologies beyond demonstrations and into daily fleet operations. More than $3 billion in funding secured by the team that began as GNA and now operates as TRC Clean Transportation Solutions has supported increasingly complex vehicle, infrastructure and energy projects. Projects such as...

Southern California, CA · 10-07