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Alternative transportation

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge revised bike path plan submitted

San Francisco

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge damage forces lane closures

1 day ago

Environment

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Anniversary Ride: a Bittersweet Celebration - Streetsblog San Francisco

Alternative transportation

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge revised bike path plan submitted

more#richmond-san-rafael-bridge

San Francisco

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge damage forces lane closures

#highway-1

2 days ago

California

Highway 1: One last closure as Rocky Creek project nearly finished

California

Big Sur: Reopening date for Highway 1 announced after massive landslide

East Bay (California)

Caltrans work on closed section of Highway 1 near Big Sur includes installing dowels

San Francisco

Longest closure in Highway 1 history to continue through summer

2 days ago

California

Highway 1: One last closure as Rocky Creek project nearly finished

California

Big Sur: Reopening date for Highway 1 announced after massive landslide

East Bay (California)

Caltrans work on closed section of Highway 1 near Big Sur includes installing dowels

San Francisco

Longest closure in Highway 1 history to continue through summer

more#highway-1

fromwww.thereporter.com

2 weeks ago

Rio Vista Bridge to close for two weekends in November

Rio Vista Bridge will close two weekends in November for 55-hour repair and paving work, causing detours up to two hours; drivers should plan accordingly.

#homelessness

1 week ago

California

Newsom ordered California agencies to close more homeless camps last year. Then sweeps declined, data shows

San Francisco

SF can now clean up homeless encampments under freeways following agreement with Caltrans

1 week ago

California

Newsom ordered California agencies to close more homeless camps last year. Then sweeps declined, data shows

San Francisco

SF can now clean up homeless encampments under freeways following agreement with Caltrans

more#homelessness

2 weeks ago

Transform : Traffic Congestion Is a Housing and Transit Problem, Not a Highway Problem - Streetsblog California

Traffic congestion cannot be solved by building more or wider roads; addressing root causes like affordable housing near jobs and improved transit reduces congestion effectively.

Environment

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto celebrates new bike lanes, few appear to use them - San Jose Spotlight

El Camino Real received 13.5 miles of protected bike lanes, repaving, and ADA improvements after a $55 million multi-jurisdictional collaboration that resolved earlier controversies.

#junipero-serra

fromsfist.com

California

Caltrans Removes I-280 Junipero Serra Statue In Hillsborough, and Boy Is SF's Nutty Archbishop Mad

California

Archbishop, community surprised by Junipero Serra statue removal along Hwy 280 in San Mateo Co.

California

Massive California freeway icon disappears after 50 years

California

Caltrans demolishes 50-year-old statue of Junipero Serra along Interstate 280

California

Caltrans demolishes 50-year-old statue of Junipero Serra along Interstate 280

fromsfist.com

California

Caltrans Removes I-280 Junipero Serra Statue In Hillsborough, and Boy Is SF's Nutty Archbishop Mad

California

Archbishop, community surprised by Junipero Serra statue removal along Hwy 280 in San Mateo Co.

California

Massive California freeway icon disappears after 50 years

California

Caltrans demolishes 50-year-old statue of Junipero Serra along Interstate 280

fromwww.pressdemocrat.com

California

Caltrans demolishes 50-year-old statue of Junipero Serra along Interstate 280

California

Highway 101 widening project complete through Marin-Sonoma Narrows, marking milestone for $1.5 billion North Bay project

California

Highway 101 widening project complete through Marin-Sonoma Narrows, marking milestone for $1.5 billion North Bay project

fromwww.pressdemocrat.com

California

Highway 101 widening project complete through Marin-Sonoma Narrows, marking milestone for $1.5 billion North Bay project

California

Highway 101 widening project complete through Marin-Sonoma Narrows, marking milestone for $1.5 billion North Bay project

more#us-101

San Francisco

Freeway sign misspelled on US 101 in Novato

A southbound US-101 exit sign in Novato misspells San Marin Drive as "San Martin Drive."

San Francisco

North Bay commuters stress over new longer carpool hours on Highway 101: 'A nightmare'

Expanded carpool hours on a 52-mile stretch of Highway 101 have increased commute times and congestion for many North Bay drivers.

Caltrans engineer dies after being struck by asphalt truck in Contra Costa County

Mahdi Khorram, a 39-year-old Caltrans transportation engineer, was killed after being struck by an asphalt truck on Highway 4; flags ordered at half-staff.

East Bay real estate

Update on San Pablo Ave. Protected Bike Lanes in El Cerrito - Streetsblog San Francisco

El Cerrito is building protected bikeways, intersections, bus boarding islands, pedestrian upgrades, and streetscaping near Del Norte BART, while driveways remain wide and unsafe.

Non-profit organizations

Oakland gets $12M to pay people on parole to clean highways

Oakland received $12.4 million to employ people on parole through Caltrans work crews under the Golden State Works program, expanding local reentry job opportunities.

California's notorious 'Blood Alley' to close ahead of Labor Day

A 20-mile stretch of Highway 41/46 known as 'Blood Alley' will close Tuesday through Thursday next week for final Caltrans paving and striping.

Caltrans issues a state-wide plan for city cycling

Caltrans completed a two-year outreach project to enhance biking safety in California, focusing on state highways and local bike networks.

Caltrans cancels California highway closure due to mega wildfire

A megafire has forced cancellation of highway construction plans to ensure Route 33 remains accessible for evacuation.

#traffic-closure

California

Parts of northbound Interstate 680 set to close for weekend construction

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

California

Westbound I-80 exit at University Ave. to close overnight Thursday in Berkeley

California

Parts of northbound Interstate 680 set to close for weekend construction

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

California

Westbound I-80 exit at University Ave. to close overnight Thursday in Berkeley

more#traffic-closure

Parts of northbound Highway 680 set to close for weekend construction

Northbound Highway 680 will close from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for pavement and bridge repairs.

Expanded Bay Bridge bike lanes among Caltrans future projects, more coming to Bay Area highways

Caltrans is expanding bike lanes across the Bay Area to improve cycling infrastructure.

Caltrans confirms investigation into work hour party

Caltrans launched an investigation and took disciplinary actions following a reported retirement party involving alcohol and an exotic dancer.

Caltrans confirms investigation into work hour party

Caltrans has launched an investigation after a retirement party during work hours allegedly included alcohol and an exotic dancer, leading to immediate disciplinary actions.

California

#highway-construction

Los Angeles

Freeway roadwork to cause delays near wealthy California enclave

San Francisco

Weekend closure on highway to Tahoe incoming. Caltrans recommends going around.

Los Angeles

Freeway roadwork to cause delays near wealthy California enclave

more#highway-construction

San Francisco

Weekend closure on highway to Tahoe incoming. Caltrans recommends going around.

Major fine for spill that sent 85,000 gallons of sewage into Lake Tahoe

Caltrans and the North Tahoe Public Utility District agreed to an $850,000 settlement for a significant sewage spill into Lake Tahoe.

Caltrans studies Oakland's I-980 and possibilities for its future: Here are the options

"I think this community deserves to be invested in the highest amount, considering the historical disinvestment and the ripping apart particularly of Black communities. Historically in Oakland, we deserve even more funding beyond baseline amount."

East Bay (California)

#transportation

fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com

Mission District

The future of I-980 enters a new phase - input invited tonight

San Francisco

Highway 1 overnight closures near Capitola start Sunday

fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com

Mission District

The future of I-980 enters a new phase - input invited tonight

San Francisco

Highway 1 overnight closures near Capitola start Sunday

more#transportation

fromwww.timesheraldonline.com

Caltrans Admitted the Highway 37 Widening Would be Underwater. Why Bother Deleting the Internet Presentation That Admits It? - Streetsblog California

Caltrans deleted a key presentation on Highway 37 road widening a week before a critical funding vote, raising concerns about transparency.

San Francisco

Lanes will be closed on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge starting Friday night

Caltrans is closing lanes on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for maintenance, advising drivers to expect delays.

#traffic

San Francisco

Lanes will be closed on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge starting Friday night

San Francisco

Several lanes on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge closed for emergency repairs, Caltrans says

San Francisco

Lanes will be closed on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge starting Friday night

San Francisco

Several lanes on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge closed for emergency repairs, Caltrans says

Bay Area bridge to partially close this week for repairs

Bridge maintenance closures will occur nightly, with potential delays for commuters; cracks observed are typical for aging infrastructure.

'Really aged': Why traffic to Tahoe is more snarled than ever in Sacramento

"You have to go ahead and make the repairs, when they're out of necessity, because these highways are really aged," Caltrans spokesperson Dennis Keaton said.

California

East Bay (California)

Caltrans work on closed section of Highway 1 near Big Sur includes installing dowels

Caltrans focuses on installing shear dowels at Regent's Slide to stabilize the slope and limit further landslide risk.

East Bay (California)

20-mile highway closure slated for California's notorious 'Blood Alley'

Highway 41's notorious 20-mile section, known for accidents including James Dean's death, will close for five days for improvements.

The highway improvements aim to enhance safety and traffic flow.

CalBike: Help the Caltrans Quick-Build Bill Get Out of Committee - Streetsblog California

AB 891 aims to enhance cyclist safety by implementing quick-build bike lanes and projects on California state highways.

Mission District

fromPadailypost

Wildflower may stop construction of new affordable housing

Caltrans has halted Woodside's affordable housing plans due to endangered wildflower species on the proposed site.

East Bay (California)

fromPadailypost

Sediment is building up on San Francisco Creek, complicating flood control effors

Flood control efforts along San Francisquito Creek are hindered by a sediment mound that requires costly removal and complicates channel modifications.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

Part of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu burn area reopens after weekend storm causes debris flow

Debris flow closed part of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, now reopened with restrictions for locals and emergency services.

#regents-slide

California

Caltrans using remote-controlled equipment to help clear Highway 1 slide near Big Sur

California

Caltrans using remote-controlled equipment to help clear Highway 1 slide near Big Sur

California

Caltrans using remote-controlled equipment to help clear Highway 1 slide near Big Sur

California

Caltrans using remote-controlled equipment to help clear Highway 1 slide near Big Sur

LA offers $20K for illegal squatters to leave El Sereno houses

Squatters in El Sereno face eviction with a $20,000 relocation offer amidst a growing housing crisis.