Elk Grove is weighing how to move people more efficiently as the city grows south. The question is whether to extend light rail from Cosumnes River College further down Bruceville Road and Big Horn Boulevard or to build a bus rapid transit system that could cover the same corridor with
Sacramento’s new regional toll authority is still years away from collecting its first dollar, but the debate over who pays—and who doesn’t—has already begun. On September 5, the Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority (CARTA) voted to make express lanes free for carpools of three or more
Homebuilding across the Sacramento region is gaining momentum, with recent numbers pointing to the strongest year in nearly two decades. Builders completed 12,538 homes in 2024, according to new figures from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) and the state Department of Finance. That’s more than double
Sacramento’s Planning and Design Commission voted August 28 to approve entitlements for a Topgolf facility in South Natomas, clearing the way for a major new entertainment venue along Interstate 5. The two-story, 45,000-square-foot complex will feature an 80-bay driving range, full-service restaurant, bar,
After years of delays, Baseline Marketplace in Roseville is moving ahead. On August 28, 2025, the Planning Commission unanimously approved changes to the site plan, design rules, and subdivision map for the 79-acre shopping center at 5000 Baseline Road. The decision allows Target, Home Depot, and Raising Cane’s
At its August 14 meeting, the Sacramento Transportation Authority discussed funding for the $300 million I Street Bridge Replacement Project connecting Sacramento’s Railyards to West Sacramento. The meeting’s main goal was to guide solutions for a projected short-term funding gap, estimated at up to $165 million, without
What the RTP is and why it matters Every five years, the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency updates its Regional Transportation Plan, a state-mandated document that lays out every major transportation investment the county expects to make through 2050. Known as the RTP, it is more than a list
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