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Citizen Initiative Would Raise Sacramento Sales Tax to Fund Safer Streets and Transit
Sacramento is a dangerous place to move around. A new ballot measure hopes to provide the city with the money to change that.
March 16, 2026
Sacramento City Council May Declare Emergency Over Traffic Safety
The city faces high and rising injury rates on its roads. The proposal to declare an emergency is appropriate, say advocates, but it needs to be much stronger.
September 18, 2024
How Sacramento’s Massive Bike Valet Program Is Fueling (and Funding) Its Cycling Movement
A Sacramento bike advocacy org is using bike valet service to steady the books while getting butts out of cars.
George Kevin Jordan
July 28, 2023
City of Sacramento Adopts a Complete Streets Policy
Sacramento's Complete Streets policy aims to be a model for other California cities to emulate - especially since Caltrans keeps opposing one for itself.
December 13, 2019
City of Sacramento Approves Free Transit Pass Program for All Students
One-year program is a good investment that its backers hope to renew and expand countywide
June 12, 2019
Sacramento City Council Passes a Citywide TOD Ordinance
City removes required parking minimums and restricts car-oriented uses near its light rail stations.
December 13, 2018
Sacramento Is Reworking its Bus Network
Sacramento transit planners asked residents about their needs and preferences, and discussed the trade-offs. Now they've put out a draft proposal for a new, higher-frequency bus network.
December 12, 2018
Caltrans Deputy Director’s Ride Shows Potential for California Transportation Investments
The city of Sacramento is rolling out major new bike facilities to make riding there pleasant and safe for all riders, through a combination of funding, clear policies and standards, and a staff on the lookout for opportunities to make quick, simple, inexpensive changes.
May 24, 2018
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
