More Californians Than Ever Projected To Travel Over HolidaysDecember 22, 2016 | Steve MilneAAA's latest travel survey finds about 12.5 million Californians will be spending the holidays out-of-town. That’s the highest holiday travel number AAA has ever predicted for California. And it’s an increase of nearly two percent from last year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBusiness Leader Says Money Alone Won't Drive State Transportation DealDecember 14, 2016 | Chris NicholsState lawmakers have failed for years to reach a deal to pay for California’s growing transportation repair needs. What, if anything, will make the funding plans proposed last week by Democrats at the Capitol any different?
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Early Spending Proposals From Senate, Assembly DemsDecember 6, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Senate Democrats want to tackle unfinished business from last legislative session – including fixing the state’s aging infrastructure and boosting affordable housing. Meanwhile, Assembly Democrats are setting their budget priorities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Testing Ways To Tax Road Usage, Separate From The Gas TaxOctober 12, 2016 | Daniel PotterThousands of drivers are taking part in a statewide experiment to see how California might replace its gas tax. As more vehicles hit the highway without ever buying fuel, the state is looking for a better way to pay for roads. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Student's Poetry To Be Featured On Regional TransitOctober 7, 2016 | Bob MoffittSome Sacramento high school students are getting their poetry in front of a lot of people this fall. You'll have to get on a bus to read them.
Wildlife-Vehicle Conflict Costing California MillionsSeptember 20, 2016 | Steve MilneVehicles colliding with wildlife is costing California more than $225 million annually, according to a new study from UC Davis. The study suggests that money could go into building ways for wildlife to cross roads safely.
Repair Work Closes Calvine Road At Railroad CrossingSeptember 12, 2016 | Steve MilneA major thoroughfare in Elk Grove and South Sacramento County will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. Monday. Work crews will block Calvine Road from Power Inn to Elk Grove-Florin roads so that they can repair tracks at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fare Evasion Decreases With Addition Of New Light Rail InspectorsSeptember 6, 2016 | Melody StoneSacramento Regional Transit added 25 transit agents this summer and the agency is reporting a decline in people not paying for rides. Officials say they’re also seeing cleaner, quieter trains. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Rolls Out Master Plan For Bikes, Pedestrians And Mass TransitAugust 22, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento has created a 20-year transportation master plan that would do away with several one-way thoroughfares and would create more bike lanes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Regional Transit Rate Hike Goes Into Effect FridayJune 30, 2016 | Bob MoffittRiding Sacramento Regional Transit light rail and buses will be more expensive beginning tomorrow.
