Speed cushion criteria aimed to be updated by City Council
A Mazda hatchback drives over a set of speed cushions on the 28000 block of Dorothy Drive near Golden Valley Road on Friday, July 6, 2018. The city of Santa Clarita is exploring the installation of additional speed deterrent devices in Saugus and Canyon Country. Austin Dave/The Signal

Speed cushion criteria aimed to be updated by City Council

Santa Clarita’s Speed Hump/Cushion Program might receive its first big update since it was adopted by the city in July 2010, according to City Traffic Engineer Gus Pivetti.

Metrolink seeks Millennials’ input on ridership
Signal file photo The Tier 4 Locomotive, left, lies stalled on the tracks outside the Newhall Station while an older locomotive passes it en route to an on-time arrival. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Metrolink seeks Millennials’ input on ridership

Metrolink is seeking a younger perspective for its ridership, officials with the transportation agency announced Thursday. “In a bid to attract new train riders among Millennials – the next generation…

Construction on Railroad Ave, Market Street to impact traffic
Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) is conducting road work in front of the Newhall Metrolink Station, along Railroad Avenue (between 8th Street and Market Street) and along Market Street (between Main Street and Railroad Avenue).

Construction on Railroad Ave, Market Street to impact traffic

Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) is conducting road work in front of the Newhall Metrolink Station, along Railroad Avenue (between 8th Street and Market Street) and along Market Street (between Main…

Trail closures, bus relocation part of temporary changes for bridge widening
Signal file photo Workers use a fork lift to move scaffolding materials under the McBean Parkway bridge as construction continues to retrofit a section of the bridge on Wednesday. 082014 Dan Watson

Trail closures, bus relocation part of temporary changes for bridge widening

Starting Tuesday, February 13, 2018, the southwest segment of trail between Newhall Ranch Road and Anza Drive will be closed for approximately two months as part of work being done…

Distracted driving leads list of traffic tickets in operation
Signal file photo: Part time crossing guard Fred Mortimer, right, stops traffic on Decoro Drive for students and parents caring umbrellas as they head home from Santa Clarita Elementary School after rain fell on Saugus on Tuesday afternoon. A recent Sheriff's Station operation focused on driving and pedestrian safety DAN WATSON 011916

Distracted driving leads list of traffic tickets in operation

Illegal cell phone use accounted for two-thirds of the citations handed out during a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station traffic crackdown Wednesday, officials said. Sgt. Scott Shoemaker, who heads the…

Santa Clarita deputies conducting traffic safety operation Wednesday
Deputies conducted a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation in September in Newhall. Multiple citations were written for various violations. courtesy photo SCV Sheriff's Station.

Santa Clarita deputies conducting traffic safety operation Wednesday

Following Tuesday night’s fatal crash that’s being investigated by the California Highway Patrol officers for a possible DUI crash, sheriff’s deputies announced increased enforcement efforts for Santa Clarita Valley roadways.…

DMV reports new laws for motorists in 2018
Highway 14 winds through Santa Clarita on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. A sample of about 5,000 California drivers widely supported a pilot program that could pave the way for taxing motorists in Santa Clarita and statewide on a per-mile basis, according to a state report released this month. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

DMV reports new laws for motorists in 2018

With the new year just around the corner, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to inform the public of several new laws or changes to existing law that,…

UPDATED: State report: Pilot program shows support for per-mile fee
A sample of about 5,000 California drivers widely supported a pilot program that could pave the way for taxing motorists in Santa Clarita and statewide on a per-mile basis, according to a state report released this month. Nik Samuels | The Signal

UPDATED: State report: Pilot program shows support for per-mile fee

By Andrew Clark | Signal Staff Writer A sample of about 5,000 California drivers widely supported a pilot program that could pave the way for taxing motorists in Santa Clarita…

Metrolink encourages Santa Clarita to ‘avoid traffic’ with public transportation
Metrolink officials reported that ridership is trending up, and encouraged Santa Clarita residents to avoid traffic with public transportation this week as a new year's resolution. Signal file photo

Metrolink encourages Santa Clarita to ‘avoid traffic’ with public transportation

By Andrew Clark | Signal Staff Writer Metrolink is offering Santa Clarita commuters a New Year’s resolution of ditching their cars for the train. Ridership aboard the Antelope Valley Line,…

CalTrans announces I-5 road construction
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced today plans to add temporary bypass lanes in both directions of I-5 (Golden State Freeway) for a $171 million repaving project in and near the city of Santa Clarita

CalTrans announces I-5 road construction

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced today plans to add temporary bypass lanes in both directions of I-5 (Golden State Freeway) for a $171 million repaving project in and near…

Sheriff’s sergeant debunks holiday traffic myths
Sheriff's Sgt. William Lynch measures the speed of approaching vehicles outside the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station on Nov. 22, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Sheriff’s sergeant debunks holiday traffic myths

As Santa Clarita Valley residents hit the road for Thanksgiving festivities, deputies at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are reminding commuters to drive safely and responsibly on the road.…

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