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Recent transportation coverage from Shasta County, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
County staff recommended formal opposition to Caltrans’ proposed roundabout at SR 44 and Silver Bridge Road and sought authority for future letters without further board action.
The bill would launch a light-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive program and move unused funds to the Demand Side Grid Support Program.
The bill advanced 67-0 on the Assembly floor June 25 and now heads back to the Senate.
SB 1246 drew support and opposition in the Assembly Transportation Committee on June 22 and appeared to pass 16-4, according to a hearing summary.
SB 1279 was heard June 22 by the Assembly Transportation Committee and held open after testimony backing speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway.
The Shasta Regional Transportation Agency board is set to hear public comment on unmet transit needs and vote on its comprehensive budget, along with related TDA actions, at its June 24 meeting in Redding.
The city says traffic controls are expected to follow in mid-to-late June as work begins on the Canyon Hollow Creek crossing.
AB 1608 cleared the Assembly 45-18 on May 4 after lawmakers split over whether it would improve public transparency or expand confidentiality around the High-Speed Rail Authority inspector general.
AB 2761 cleared the Assembly Transportation Committee on a reported 16-0 vote and heads to Appropriations.
