City's 2026 Signal Priority List Highlights Top Traffic Needs
Staff say the list is a planning tool, not a construction plan, as Victoria Avenue's top-ranked intersection stays signal-free.
Transportation
Father-Son Duo Drives Family Legacy at Riverside Transit Agency
Steven Sparks Sr. and Jr. both work as coach operators for the Riverside-based transit agency.
Council Approves Transit-Oriented Development Plan for Downtown Metrolink Area
The Transit Oriented Development Action Plan sets a path for housing, jobs and investment around the 4066 Vine St. station but stops short of approving construction or rezoning.
Board of Transportation Commission: Traffic Deaths Down 75%, Speed Limit Cuts Coming
Fatal traffic collisions are down 75% compared to last year, city officials said, as Riverside rolls out new speed limits and advances a road redesign near John W. North High School.
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City Adds First Electric Buses to Paratransit Fleet
The Micro Bird G5 purchases replace two aging vehicles and qualify for state and utility rebates that offset the cost.
Residents Invited to Weigh in on Fairmount Park Parking and Traffic Plans Tuesday
The meeting is the latest in the Fairmount Forward series, which is shaping a long-term master plan for the city's most visited park.
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.
City Moves Closer to Allowing Delivery Robots on Riverside Streets
Mobility committee unanimously supports regulatory framework for DoorDash's Dot and similar devices.
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.