First Notes at Dawn
When Riverside held its first Easter Sunrise Pilgrimage in 1909, Gustav Hilverkus was there — cornet in hand, music echoing off the mountain.
Transportation
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City Council Clears Path for Railroad Quiet Zone Near Magnolia Center
The unanimous vote authorizes land acquisition at two Union Pacific crossings on Brockton and Palm avenues, where 31 trains pass daily.
Transportation Committee Moves to Lower Speed Limits Throughout the City
A new plan would reduce speed limits by five to ten miles per hour on more than 100 streets citywide, with a full city council vote expected in the coming weeks.
Raised Median, Friction Treatment Coming to Mission Inn Avenue Near Buena Vista Bridge
A $1.54M federally funded contract will bring the improvements to the stretch beneath the landmark bridge at the Riverside-Jurupa Valley gateway.
Caltrans Begins $31 Million Pavement Project on 91 Freeway
The work zone stretches from Van Buren Boulevard to Madison Street and will continue through summer 2027.
Mission Bridge Replacement Set to Begin After Council OKs $4M Funding Boost
Construction begins this spring on 67-year-old span; city's share of $91 million project rises to $5.2 million.
City Proposes Tenfold Increase in Fines for Trucks Using Restricted Streets
Police say $100 penalties fail to deter commercial vehicles from residential areas; new $1,000 fines would target drivers who view current citations as 'cost of doing business'.
91 Freeway at Adams Street Interchange Project Moves Closer to Reality After Years of Planning
The $129 million reconfiguration aims to reduce congestion by eliminating eastbound ramps and moving them to Indiana Avenue, with construction expected to begin in 2028.
Tyler Street Railroad Crossing Closure Plan Delayed by Transportation Board
Proposal to address 90 daily train disruptions affecting thousands of commuters continued to future meeting.
Right-Turn-Only Rules Already in Effect at Key Downtown Intersection
$7,465 Market Street project heading to Council after January implementation.
Nighttime Closures Ahead for Westbound 91
Transportation commission warns of weeknight shutdowns from December to January.
Transportation Commission Explores Express Lane Expansion into Riverside County
The proposed plan would convert HOV lanes and add new lanes on the 91, 215, and 60 freeways in Riverside County to create a toll network.
Riverside County plans relief from traffic
Riverside County Transportation Commission to host public webinar on 2024 Traffic Relief Plan