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Celebrating a Century of Route 66

Jul 08, 2026 11:42AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66, and the California Automobile Museum is featuring exhibits throughout the year celebrating the historic highway.

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Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Jul 06, 2026 04:12PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system.

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72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week Despite Higher Fuel Prices

Jun 22, 2026 12:17PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5.

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Tower Bridge Scheduled for One-Way Traffic; Daytime Delays Expected

May 20, 2026 09:45AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists that the Tower Bridge or State Route 275 (SR 275) continues a schedule for partial daytime closures for electrical and parts replacement. The bridge remains safe for travel.

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City Expands Automated Parking Enforcement to Protect Bike Lanes, Improve Safety

May 20, 2026 09:40AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento will expand its automated parking enforcement program by deploying AI-assisted technology on three parking enforcement vehicles to identify vehicles illegally blocking bike lanes, with a focus on school zones citywide.

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Helix Electric Joins $390 Million Sacramento Airport Project

May 19, 2026 09:54AM ● By Helix Electric News Release

Helix Electric brings construction partnership expertise to airport infrastructure project opening in 2026

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SacRT Launches New Transit Patch Program for Girl Scouts and Scouts of America

Apr 27, 2026 05:39PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Program co-created with local Girl Scout Troop to build transit riding confidence

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SacRT to Expand Wheelchair Accessible Service

Apr 27, 2026 04:35PM ● By SacRT News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has been awarded $3.76 million in California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Access for All (AFA) Program funding to continue and expand its current SacRT Flex Microtransit pilot program, which provides on‑demand wheelchair accessible transportation for seniors, low-income and individuals with disabilities throughout Sacramento County.

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What’s Next for I Street Bridge Replacement Project?

Apr 22, 2026 10:56AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Construction bids for the I Street Bridge Replacement Project came in significantly higher than expected last week, prompting city officials to reassess costs and next steps for the long-planned project.

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Grant Line Road Doubles its Lanes

Mar 31, 2026 08:30AM ● By Khushi Salgia

Improving Sacramento’s Most Dangerous Roads

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SacRT Announces Blue Line Service Disruptions Throughout April for Platform Construction

Mar 26, 2026 12:05PM ● By SacRT News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is notifying riders and the community of scheduled Blue Line service disruptions throughout April 2026 as part of the ongoing Light Rail Modernization Project.

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April Service Adjustments to Improve On-Time Performance

Mar 24, 2026 10:27AM ● By SacRT News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will implement adjustments on seven bus routes effective April 6 to enhance on-time performance and maintain reliable connections across the system.

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Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Mar 23, 2026 03:11PM ● By Khushi Salgia

Self-Driving Rideshare Services Coming to Sacramento

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Shamrock Marathon Scheduled this Weekend; Closures in Downtown Sacramento

Mar 13, 2026 03:44PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Tower Bridge and Ramps Set to be Closed

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Four High-Injury Intersections to Receive Safety Improvements

Mar 10, 2026 05:48PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Pedestrians crossing some of Sacramento’s busiest corridors will soon see brighter warning beacons, clearer markings and improved accessibility features designed to make walking safer and more accessible.

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McDaniel Named Women's Transportation Seminar Member of the Year

Feb 09, 2026 03:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sacramento Chapter has named Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) Principal Planner, Mikki McDaniel, the organization’s member of the year.

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New Laws Aim to Improve Road Safety Across State

Dec 31, 2025 10:37AM ● By MPG Staff

New public safety laws approved during the 2025 legislative session will take effect Jan. 1, the California Highway Patrol announced in a Dec. 26 news release.

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SacRT Collects Hundreds of Gifts at ‘Stuff the Bus’

Dec 18, 2025 09:12AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce the success of its first ever “Stuff the Bus” holiday donation drive, held Dec. 6 at the Rancho Cordova Certified Farmers’ Market.

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Effie Yeaw to Launch 50th Anniversary Year

Dec 16, 2025 10:09AM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

In 2026, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center will celebrate its 50th anniversary, a milestone that reflects its enduring role as one of the region’s most cherished places for nature connection, environmental learning and cultural storytelling.

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Public Works Tallies Safety Improvements

Dec 04, 2025 12:04PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works recently shared progress on the city’s Transportation Safety Initiative, a comprehensive effort to make streets safer for people walking, biking and driving.

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Extended On-Ramp Closure Scheduled for Eastbound Highway 50 in Sacramento

Dec 02, 2025 01:25PM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) News Release

56-hour Closure Set for Repairs to Stockton Boulevard On-Ramp

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Holiday Travel Ramps Up at SMF

Nov 24, 2025 01:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is preparing for another busy holiday travel season, with passenger volumes expected to exceed last year’s totals.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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12 Mexican Caribbean Getaways for Every Type of Traveler

Oct 23, 2025 04:02PM ● By Brandpoint Content

Whether planning for an idyllic romantic escape, a lively group getaway or an adventurous family vacation, the Mexican Caribbean offers a variety of signature experiences, all enhanced by the region's stunning backdrop of crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and lush jungles.

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Sacramento’s Expanding Trail Network Supports Cleaner, Safer Travel

Oct 23, 2025 12:12PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento City Council on Oct. 14 received an update on the city’s shared-use path network, the expanding system of paved, off-street routes for people walking, bicycling and scootering throughout Sacramento.

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SacRT Offers Free Rides Systemwide on Oct. 21 to Celebrate Customer Appreciation Month

Oct 17, 2025 04:24PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is saying a heartfelt “thank you” to its riders by offering free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as part of its month-long Customer Appreciation Month celebration.

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SacRT Launches Transit Connect

Oct 07, 2025 11:28AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) recently launched the Transit Connect app, a new regional fare payment system that gives riders a faster, easier and more flexible way to pay for transit.

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Grants Available to Protect Waterways

Sep 30, 2025 12:13PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering grants of up to $2,500 to support school and community projects that help protect or improve creeks and rivers in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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How to Combat Road Rage

Sep 30, 2025 11:19AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

If you feel like aggressive drivers are everywhere, there might be some truth to it.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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Training Tomorrow’s Pilots at Mather Airport

Sep 10, 2025 10:38AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Exciting changes are on the horizon at Mather Airport, where the EVA Flight Training Academy has broken ground on its newest project: a four-story student dormitory.

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Cruise Into the Future

Sep 03, 2025 01:02PM ● By Sacramento Municipal Utility District News Release

Where retro meets the road ahead. SMUD is bringing electric vehicle education and test drives to the OG Lowrider x Wired Down Sacramento Festival on Sept. 13.

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SacRT’s RydeFreeRT Program Makes Youth Travel Easy

Aug 20, 2025 08:55AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

As students across the Sacramento region head back to school, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding families that getting to class has never been easier or more affordable, thanks to the RydeFreeRT program.

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month
Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record

Aug 11, 2025 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June.

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I Street Bridge Replacement has 2026 Build Start

Aug 07, 2025 09:44AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

SACRAMENTO/WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The City of Sacramento is moving one step closer to breaking ground on the long-anticipated I Street Bridge Replacement Project, a transformative effort that will replace the existing 113-year-old bridge with a new multimodal crossing linking Sacramento and West Sacramento.

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