SFO Shatters Annual Traffic Record With 53.1 Million Passengers In 2016
Posted by: News_Desk on 02/01/2017 04:12 PM
San Francisco, CA...The the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today announced a new all-time record for traffic, serving 53,106,505 passengers in 2016. This achievement eclipses the milestone of 50 million passengers set in 2015, and represents the seventh straight year of passenger traffic growth at SFO. Overall traffic grew by 6.1% year-over-year, which included double-digit growth in international passenger traffic.
Sacramento, CA...With the New Year just around the corner, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to inform the public of several new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take effect on January 1, 2017. The following are summaries of some transportation-related laws taking effect.
Caltrans Offers Tool Kits To Mechanics Apprentices
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/22/2016 02:05 PM
Sacramento,CA... In this Caltrans News Flash, learn why Caltrans is loaning tool kits as an incentive to attract new heavy equipment mechanic apprentices.
Public Comment Period Ends January 10th, For New Transit Service Plan
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/20/2016 12:08 PM
San Andreas,CA...Details of a new transit service, introduced at the Dec 13, Board of Supervisors meeting, can be found at www.calaverastransit.com. The service plan will be the subject of a public hearing on January 10, 2017. Based on studies about transit in Calaveras, and the proposal was developed with input from various County agencies and community groups. Citizens are encouraged to review the proposed routes and schedules and make their suggestions before the January 10th deadline.
Justice Department Clears Alaska Air Group's Acquisition Of Virgin America
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/06/2016 05:05 PM
Seattle, WA...The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today completed its review and approved Alaska Air Group's (NYSE: ALK) acquisition of Virgin America (NASDAQ: VA). Alaska Air Group is the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc.
With The Holiday Season Approaching, Caltrans Provides Winter Driving Tips For A Safe Journey
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/30/2016 07:21 PM
Stockton, CA...Severe weather can be alarming and hazardous for drivers. The best defense is not to venture out on the roads during stormy weather, but if you must drive, use caution, common sense, and always be prepared.
An App Combats Seasonal Uptick In Holiday Road Collisions
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/30/2016 11:53 AM
San Francisco, CA...Each year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the roads become increasingly congested with distracted, stressed, rushed, and often aggressive drivers. The good news is that there are now steps you can actively take to protect yourself and your passengers with nothing more than a short investment of time on your computer, tablet, or phone.
"DRIVETHEARC" EV Fast Charging Corridor Breaks Ground In Northern California
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/15/2016 11:11 AM
Sacramento, CA...DRIVETHEARC, a corridor of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations spanning from Monterey to Lake Tahoe, broke ground yesterday with a ribbon cutting ceremony in El Dorado Hills, Calif. A joint international project promoted by Japan's largest public R&D management organization, the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), under the agreement between NEDO and the State of California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, and in partnership with Nissan Motor Co., Nissan North America, Kanematsu and EVgo, DRIVETHEARC aims to increase the ease of long-distance EV travel along one of California's most important travel arteries while studying EV use and driving patterns through a smartphone app that will provide a user-friendly charging experience.
Tyson Eckerle, GO-Biz; Janea Scott, CEC; Hitoshi Kawaguchi, Nissan Motor Co.; Makoto Watanabe, NEDO; Phil Serna, CARB; Kaoru Tanigawa, Kanematsu; Shouici Nagayoshi, Japanese Consolate, Terry O'Day, EVgo
Forest-Powered Flight Safely Arrives In Washington, D.C.
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/15/2016 10:08 AM
Seattle, WA...Washington state-based Alaska Airlines made history yesterday flying the first commercial flight using the world's first renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the limbs and branches that remain after the harvesting of managed forests. The alternative jet fuel was produced through the efforts of the Washington State University-led Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA).
Stockton, CA...Individuals interested in becoming chain installers on California State Highways in the Sierra Nevada can contact the Caltrans Maintenance Office at (209) 736-0187. Permits are available for State Routes 4, 88, 89, 108 and 207 in Calaveras, Alpine, Amador and Tuolumne Counties.
