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A Small but Crucial EV Program in the Central Valley Has Disappeared
The Central Valley News Collaborative reports that Cantua Creek had its EV program abruptly canceled during the pandemic, and the cars were "taken away."
February 14, 2023
Eyes on the Viaducts: Streetsblog Tours Under-Construction CA High-Speed Rail
This week's tour focused on three large-scale structures under construction in Fresno County the San Joaquin River Viaduct, the Cedar Viaduct, and the Conejo Viaduct
October 6, 2021
‘Amtrak Joe’ Wants Electric Bullet Trains for California
California's electrified, high-speed train project gets closer to reality with billions in federal dollars on the way
August 12, 2021
Fresno County Launches Rural Electric MicroTransit Pilot
On-demand service offers inexpensive, zero emission point-to-point rides for rural Californians with few travel options
October 23, 2020
No, Mr. President, You Can’t Have California’s High-Speed Rail Money Back
Trump tweets, then Governor Newsom responds, making it clear that high-speed rail is not going away
February 14, 2019
New “Sacramento Morning Express” Delivers Early Morning Travelers to the Capital
The new train service is expected to stimulate ridership in the San Joaquin Valley and offer travelers with business in the capital an alternative to driving.
May 8, 2018
Fresno to Get Rural Electric Ride Share Services
Two new programs--Green Raiteros and Van y Vienen--will soon be providing electric-powered shared rides to some of the poorest and most isolated rural communities near Fresno.
April 14, 2017
Fresno’s Active Transportation Plan Is a Go
The Fresno City Council unanimously approved the citywide Active Transportation Plan, and the city got a customized prioritization tool that will help it focus on equity. It was a win for social justice advocates in the city.
March 6, 2017
Fresno Announces Regional ATP Awards
FresnoCOG chose five projects, out of twenty applications submitted, to receive ATP funding. The money will go towards closing a bike path gap, fixing sidewalks, and replacing pedestrian signal heads.
January 25, 2017
California Pedestrian Fatalities Are on the Rise
California as a state ranks at number 17 for pedestrian risk, with 6,616 pedestrian deaths between 2005 and 2014. The California regions with the highest pedestrian fatality rates are Bakersfield, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Stockton-Lodi, Modesto, and Fresno.
January 12, 2017
