Yolo County Local News: Transportation


All Local Transportation News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

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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.

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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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01/25/2024
At the first meeting of 2024, the Davis City Council swore in Josh Chapman as mayor and authorized letters of intent to partner with the California Department of Transportation on the Interstate 80 expansion project.

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01/24/2024
A project to connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas via electric high speed rail could break ground in early 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.

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01/23/2024
The numbers and letters on your car can reveal more than you think.

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01/16/2024
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City council rejected the “Healthy Streets L.A” initiative. Now it’s up to Angeleno voters.

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01/14/2024
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California in 2024 has implemented two new, potentially important traffic safety laws

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01/09/2024
Image for display with article titled Restoration of Six Trips to Yolobus Routes 211 and 212

Yolo Transportation District announced the restoration of six trips to Yolobus Woodland Local Routes 211 and 212, effective Jan. 14.

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01/08/2024
Caltrans has set a Jan. 25 deadline for tech companies to show how generative artificial intelligence might reduce traffic congestion in the state. This follows an executive order that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in September related to this type of AI.

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01/05/2024
Nearly two years ago, the San Francisco 49ers and state environmental officials launched a campaign to create a specialized California license plate sporting the team’s logo.

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01/05/2024
Heavy snow is projected in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Previously, warmer storms had been bringing precipitation mainly to higher elevations in the Sierras.

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01/03/2024
San Francisco police officers have been operating for more than a year with guidance from their chief that California’s vehicle code doesn’t provide authority for them to ticket driverless cars for infractions like speeding or running red lights. Officers are still encouraged to report relevant information about incidents.

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12/28/2023
As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol is educating the public on traffic safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and take effect on Jan. 1.

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12/27/2023
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Yolo County officials’ commitment to road safety garnered awards in 2023, including a combined award of $704,496 from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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12/26/2023
Image for display with article titled California Insurers’ Drag Feet, Leaving Many Drivers Uninsured. Now State May Crack Down

State says it has received numerous complaints about insurance companies making it difficult for drivers to obtain policies.

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12/22/2023
The Yolo Transportation District announced the restoration of six trips to Yolobus Woodland Local Routes 211 and 212, enhancing the experience for commuters and improving public transportation services.

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12/19/2023
Farmland is being rezoned for industrial use, and massive warehouses are being built on spec near communities like Buttonwillow and Shafter, so goods coming through the Southern California ports can be shipped quickly throughout the western United States.

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12/14/2023
Image for display with article titled California's Electric Vehicle Transition Means Drastic Cut in Gas Tax Revenue, Endangering Roads

As consumers require less gas for their cars, they'll also be paying out less in gas tax to the state.

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12/13/2023
Higher-income workers are more likely to work from home, analysis of recent census data shows. Lower-income workers can face long and solitary commutes to get to work.
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