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Mailbag: What are the poles with solar panels on Hwy. 101? Carpool signs?

Here's a question from a reader: What are the poles with the solar panels that are installed along Highway 101? M.W. The answer comes from Caltrans spokesman Robert Haus, who says they're transmission towers. Embedded in the pavement along Highway 101 are sensors that can track the number of vehicles [...]

By | February 17th, 2012|4 Comments
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Economy eases Bay Area commute

The sputtering economy continues to put the brakes on Bay Area traffic congestion during commute hours. For the third year in a row, congestion in the San Francisco-Oakland area is adding 50 hours a year to the average commuter's drive, down from as high as 74 hours in 2006 and [...]

By | September 29th, 2011|3 Comments
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Ever wonder what Caltrans is up to? Want a heads up on road work that may affect you? Or what the traffic laws are? Road Warrior is here to help. We’ll keep you updated on road work across the North Coast, changes in traffic laws and anything else that will help make driving here easier. Send us your questions, and we’ll find the answers to help all Road Warriors. Email your questions or your insights to Attn: Road Warrior at eric.wittmershaus@pressdemocrat.com.

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