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The Modesto Junior College marquee advertises the new partnership with transit to offer its students free rides. Photo by Minerva Perez/Streetsblog California

Modesto Students Can Now Ride Transit for Free

By Minerva Perez | Jul 5, 2017 | No Comments

Modesto Junior College is joining a growing list of institutions that are partnering with transit to ease the financial burden of getting an education. As of July 1, all students can ride city and county transit systems for free.

New crosswalk art on 10th and I streets in Modesto includes this piano key design by local resident John Griswold. Photo by Minerva Perez

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Downtown Modesto Ups its Crosswalk Game

By Minerva Perez | May 16, 2017 | 5 Comments

Modesto unveiled a new art installation last Friday, and to enjoy it, all people have to do is look down at their feet. If these new crosswalks help make it safer to cross the street, so much the better.

Bike Month: Modesto

By Minerva Perez | May 12, 2017 | No Comments

The city of Modesto has worked to improve it bicycling culture by improving its infrastructure, and gets to celebrate that on Bike to Work Day.

Weathering some local critcism, Caltrans recently completed its CA-190 roundabout, a needed safety improvement at a formerly deadly rural intersection. Image via Caltrans

Tulare County Highway 190 Roundabout Is a Caltrans Safety Success Story

By Joe Linton | Apr 20, 2017 | 1 Comment

Despite some local opposition, a quiet rural road in California benefits from a new roundabout, which was cheaper to build than a signalized intersection. It's also safer.

Huron residents pose in front of a Chevy Volt with Executive Director of Valley LEAP and Huron Mayor Rey Leon (with straw hat). Photo courtesy Rey Leon.

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Fresno to Get Rural Electric Ride Share Services

By Minerva Perez | Apr 14, 2017 | 2 Comments

Two new programs--Green Raiteros and Van y Vienen--will soon be providing electric-powered shared rides to some of the poorest and most isolated rural communities near Fresno.

The Fresno Active Transportation Plan proposes paths and trails throughout the city.

Fresno’s Active Transportation Plan Is a Go

By Minerva Perez | Mar 6, 2017 | No Comments

The Fresno City Council unanimously approved the citywide Active Transportation Plan, and the city got a customized prioritization tool that will help it focus on equity. It was a win for social justice advocates in the city.

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