SacRT is hiring about 15 transit ambassadors to expand on‑train security; recruits begin training in mid‑April and new staff are expected on trains this summer.

San Joaquin County is pursuing federal grants and has set aside $26.2M in local money to modernize Stockton Metropolitan Airport and replace its aging control tower.

SacRT will temporarily close several Blue Line stations in late March and April for platform upgrades and the Dos Rios station; shuttle buses will replace trains and trips will take longer.

A meat-laden semi struck another vehicle, jackknifed and caught fire on the ramp between the Capital City Freeway and US‑50 on March 29, closing connector ramps and snarling traffic. Crews are cleaning spilled cargo and inspecting the roadway.

Elk Grove approved a one‑year pilot letting residents 62+ ride select SacRT buses free, funded by Measure E and capped at $100,000 in reimbursements. The move aims to boost access for seniors who can’t drive.

Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria’s AB 2276 would force some convicted super speeders to install GPS‑based speed limiters. Supporters point to NYC fleet data; critics raise privacy and cost concerns.

A new draft study maps light-rail and bus-rapid transit options into Elk Grove. It lays out stations, cost ranges and a public-comment window.

City officials say Sacramento needs about $2.2 billion in water, sewer and drainage fixes; a rate study and public hearings could lead to multi‑year rate increases.

Modesto closed its iconic 1916 "Lion Bridge" on March 16 as crews launch a $133–134M replacement that will widen crossings, preserve the lions and reroute traffic.

Budget shifts shrank California’s active‑transportation grants, leaving dozens of school‑area bike and pedestrian projects unfunded and stretching local plans.

A citizen initiative filed Feb. 20 would ask Sacramento voters to approve a half‑cent sales tax to fund road repairs, pedestrian safety and expanded transit. Backers must gather signatures to reach the November ballot.

SacRT told fans at a Republic FC match that the 7th & Railyards light‑rail stop is slated to open summer 2026, putting transit steps from the stadium.

A train struck a person on the tracks in south Sacramento Friday, closing key intersections and snarling traffic in the area.