Tag: transportation
Submit input on public transit
The San Benito County Local Transportation Authority (LTA) has been working on a plan to improve public transit for San Benito County and wants...
Letters to the editor: Too easy to vote?
Stop using tax funds for transit
Highway improvements would not be so delayed if the unelected “directors” at the transit agencies stopped diverting highway trust...
Striping will complete Hwy. 25 resurfacing project
A two-day striping operation on Highway 25 near Hollister between Best Road/South Ridgemark Drive and Plaza Drive began on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Work is...
Letter: Inaction on transportation problems is deadly
Whenever I read about another fatal crossover collision I remember giving the eulogy for Morgan Hill’s Janet Graham at her church. The San Benito...
Letter: Abolish the COG
Motorists are paying more than 102% of the cost of highway construction and maintenance with our gas taxes. Meanwhile, transit riders are paying only...
Police arrest minor for DUI, cannabis
Hollister police officers arrested a 17-year old male on Saturday, October 21 on charges of driving under drug influence, possession of marijuana for sale...
Highway 129 closure near Aromas starting Sunday
Caltrans is set to close a portion of Highway 129 near the San Benito/Santa Cruz County line for five days.
The closure is expected to...
Caltrans installs new traffic cameras on 101
Caltrans has installed three new traffic cameras showing real-time conditions along U.S. 101 in Monterey County.
Rideshare participants take home loot
In October, the Council of San Benito County Governments, along with two other regional agencies, sponsored a Rideshare Week to encourage residents to find alternatives to work beside driving solo. Those who carpooled, rode a bike or the bus, or walked to work had a chance to enter a drawing for prices.
Pinnacle Editorial: School district should check other options for busing
Hollister School District officials are taking the right approach by planning to be without a budget for bus service in 2012-13, but that shouldn't stop leaders from examining other alternatives to continue providing transportation.
