Smoother Ride Ahead
Sacramento International Airport has found ways to avoid a financial fiasco despite a huge drop in passengers due to the pandemic
The SMF Master Plan 2020 Update envisions significant continued growth for the airport.
A Bumpy Ride for California’s Amtrak as Pandemic Surges
Amtrak has lost a staggering $800 million, with California’s three routes losing 65-85% of passengers. Service has been cut back substantially.
Fleet of the Future
The City of Sacramento moves its municipal vehicles toward sustainability
Sacramento is working to turn its fleet into a model of municipal sustainability with electric vehicles, a software-and-hardware suite to monitor efficiency, and more.
Status Check: Sacramento County Airport System
Sacramento County Airport System uses $49.9 million in CARES Act funding to offset traffic decline from COVID-19
The pandemic has upended normal operations for the four airports, but stakeholders see reasons for optimism.
The Pandemic Could Provide Opportunities to Change How We Travel
In our series, The Big Fix, industry experts explore how the region can rebound from the coronavirus shutdown
The new mobility future, driven by the emergence of a number of cultural, regulatory and technological evolutions, will be vital in the post-COVID-19 world.
Making Connections
As more people move farther out, options are in the works to ease their commutes
Stitching together rural and suburban areas from near the Delta to the foothills, Grant Line Road and White Rock Road connect the area’s past and future.
The Transportation Revolution
How we get around is rapidly evolving, and more change is coming
Several public and private sector partnerships are helping to position the Capital Region as a leader in the new mobility revolution.
Part of this month’s Innovation issue
New I Street Bridge Is Innovative — and Can Become a Tourist Draw
The neighboring cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento have the opportunity to create an iconic and innovative bridge crossing the Sacramento River.
EPA’s Answer to California’s Question Over Clean Car Rollbacks May Affect Commutes
The rule stripping California of its power to police climate-warming car pollution is supposed to take effect this week. Still unknown is whether this affects 2021 vehicles or earlier editions — and what it means for California’s commuters.
Final Designs for Replacement I Street Bridge Revealed
Pedestrian paths and bike lanes are prioritized on the new bridge, which could cost between $188 million and $210 million upon completion
The four designs for the I Street Bridge replacement over the Sacramento River have been narrowed to two — each with two versions. The final selection is expected to be announced early next year, with the opening scheduled for 2024.