Caltrans /tags/caltrans Caltrans en-US Copyright Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:36:07 GMT Innovative system in Humboldt County will warn drivers of elk on roadways /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-18/innovative-system-in-humboldt-county-will-warn-drivers-of-elk-on-roadways For the first time, drivers on Highway 101 will be alerted to the North Coast’s iconic Roosevelt elk wandering near the roadway, thanks to a new high-tech elk detection system. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:36:07 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-18/innovative-system-in-humboldt-county-will-warn-drivers-of-elk-on-roadways James Kelley As gas use declines, California could lose $4 billion in transportation funding, report finds /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-12-28/as-gas-use-declines-california-could-lose-4-billion-in-transportation-funding-report-finds Taxes on gas and vehicle fees fund about a third of California’s transportation spending. But as the state transitions away from gas-powered vehicles to electric, a new report says this will need to change. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 22:21:31 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-12-28/as-gas-use-declines-california-could-lose-4-billion-in-transportation-funding-report-finds Manola Secaira NorCal Highway Projects Raise Environmental Concerns /environment-energy-and-transportation/2014-03-12/norcal-highway-projects-raise-environmental-concerns Recently, an independent review of California’s transportation department Caltrans concluded the agency is stuck in the past. Some activists say several… Wed, 12 Mar 2014 23:17:36 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2014-03-12/norcal-highway-projects-raise-environmental-concerns Liam Moriarty