City Hopes To Minimize Fix50 EffectsApril 21, 2014 | Bob MoffittDuring the Fix50 highway construction project, the City of Sacramento will be trying to minimize congestion throughout the city. The City says fewer drivers on the road is the most important thing that can be done to reduce traffic on city streets. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Encouraging Telecommuting Option For Workers During Fix 50 ProjectApril 21, 2014 | Steve MilneDuring the "Fix 50" Project, the state of California says it's encouraging departments and agencies to tele-commuting as an option to Sacramento-area workers.
Fix 50 Explainer: Project Information and What To Expect During ConstructionApril 17, 2014 | Marnette FederisThe Fix 50 project by Caltrans will repair a section of U.S. Highway 50 known as the W/X Viaduct. The portion carries six lanes of traffic over surface streets and other transportation infrastructure through Sacramento.
Fix 50 Expected To Trigger Higher RT RidershipApril 17, 2014 | Steve MilneA lot more people are expected to keep their cars at home and take mass transit starting Tuesday due to construction on Highway 50. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mayor Kevin Johnson: City Taking Right Steps To Prepare For Fix 50 ProjectApril 11, 2014Mayor Kevin Johnson shares his thoughts on the "Fix 50" Project and the city of Sacramento's role in making sure commuters are prepared.
Sacramento Approves $1.5M To Help Ease Traffic Congestion During Fix 50 ProjectApril 9, 2014 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento City Council last night approved spending $1.5 million to help ease traffic congestion on city surface streets when major construction work begins later this month on Highway 50. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Law Enforcement Will Be Looking For Texting And DrivingApril 7, 2014 | Bob MoffittAccording to a California Traffic Safety Survey, nearly two-thirds of people were hit or nearly hit last year by someone driving while texting or talking on a cell phone. Two hundred agencies will have officers looking for distracted drivers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Commuters Rejoice: Big Changes To Crosstown Freeway Viaduct PlanMarch 27, 2014 | Bob MoffittTossed out: cross overs, closed offramps, and closed interchanges for I-5 and Cap City Freeway.
Sacramento Prepares For Fix 50 Traffic ProblemsMarch 21, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe "Fix50" viaduct project on U.S. 50 through Sacramento will start in three-and-a-half weeks. Cal Trans is warning drivers to expect their commutes will take at least an hour longer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Caltrans Officials Warn of Closures For U.S. Route 50January 23, 2014 | Bob MoffittCaltrans is advising Sacramento commuters to use different routes or transportation methods to avoid the effects of a construction project on U.S. Route 50. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
