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Transportation news from around the region.
Spring Service Day Brings Street Art and Safety to Rancho Cordova
On May 17, hundreds of volunteers joined Rancho Cordova's Spring Service Day by planting trees, painting barns, and transforming Lincoln Village Drive with vibrant asphalt murals, enriching neighborhoods and calming traffic for safer streets.
05/27/2025
Seven Trails to Explore for May is Bike Month (and All Year Long)
Whether you ride for fun, fitness, or transportation, here are seven trails that offer something for everyone, whether you walk, ride, or roll.
05/27/2025
Franklin Boulevard Celebrates as Complete Streets Project Takes Off
A community vision for a safe and active Franklin Boulevard is one step closer to completion with the celebration and groundbreaking on March 27, 2025.
04/02/2025
SACOG Board of Directors Approves $4.7 Million in Active Transportation Program Funding Recommendations
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) board of directors allocated $4.7 million to four projects that will improve active transportation connections and safety in the Sacramento region.
04/02/2025
Join the "GO by...” Regional Challenge – Save money. Earn prizes.
Residents in the Sacramento region who log their walking, biking, transit, or carpool trips in the new NorCal GO app now through April 30 will have a chance to win a $25 gift card!
03/10/2025 9:32 AM
Affordable Housing Infill Project One Step Closer to Completion in the Heart of Folsom
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento celebrated the beginning of construction on a 10-unit affordable housing infill project with a “Wall Raising” in Folsom.
02/28/2025
Groundbreaking Kicks Off Arden Way Complete Streets Project
Sacramento County celebrated a big step toward a more vibrant Arden Way corridor on February 20, 2025, with the groundbreaking for the Arden Way Complete Streets—Phase 1 Project.
02/28/2025
$3.8 Million Approved for Projects in Disinvested Communities through Engage, Empower, Implement Program
The SACOG Board of Directors approved $3.8 million in funding for 11 projects across the region as part of the agency’s Engage, Empower, Implement (EEI) program.
11/20/2024
Galt Is Providing Better Connections for Residents and Visitors Along C Street
This central route through the heart of town is being transformed with new bike lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and landscaping.
11/20/2024
"Dangerous by Design" Workshop Addresses Pedestrian Safety in Sacramento Region
The presentation shed light on the alarming pedestrian safety issues in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, which ranks 20th in the United States for pedestrian road fatalities.
11/15/2024
SACOG Welcomes Data Professionals to the Data and Modeling User Conference
The conference is an opportunity for anyone who is interested in learning what’s “under the hood” of SACOG’s data and uncovering how models and data assumptions are used to help inform projects across the region.
10/07/2024
Green Means Go: Housing Solutions from the Ground Up
SACOG gathered leaders from across the state to share how Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 funds impact the Sacramento region through SACOG’s Green Means Go program.
10/07/2024
Citrus Heights Constructing Final Stage Along Auburn Boulevard
The City of Citrus Heights is putting the final piece of its nearly $36 million Auburn Boulevard Complete Street project together after almost 20 years.
08/28/2024 10:44 AM
Exploring the Denver Region: A Tour of Progress and Innovation
SACOG board members and guests got a first-hand look at key projects shaping Denver’s skyline and community.
07/25/2024
Mobility Hubs in Action: Innovative Transportation Experience in Yuba City
SACOG board and community members experienced firsthand the potential of mobility hubs in the Sacramento region.
07/25/2024
Advancing Regional Prosperity Through the Coordinated Rural Opportunities Plan (CROP)
05/16/2024 10:01 AM
California’s Budget Axe Looms Over $34.5 Million Green Means Go Project
California faces tough choices to overcome the state budget deficit. Currently, state legislators and the governor are recommending budget cuts to the REAP funding, which would impact the grants and money already allocated to projects in cities and counties from Green Means Go.
04/23/2024
Cycle, Stroll, Discover: Adventure Kits Redefine Community Exploration
The 50 Corridor Transportation Management Association (TMA) has launched a new campaign that invites residents to experience the joys and adventures of getting around by bike or transit to destinations around the area.
04/22/2024
Meet California’s Assembly Transportation Committee Chair, Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson
The California Assembly Committee on Transportation oversees all facets of the transportation system in the state. This year the committee is under the leadership of a new chair, Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson who shared with SACOG her perspective on the future of transportation in California.
03/11/2024
Sacramento Makes Groundbreaking Changes to Housing Policies
The City of Sacramento has taken a monumental step forward in its effort to combat climate change and offer a wide range of housing options with the adoption of its 2040 General Plan.
03/11/2024