Poll: COVID-19 most important, local concern; traffic circulation improving
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Watson/The Signal

Poll: COVID-19 most important, local concern; traffic circulation improving

Local residents cited COVID-19 as the most important issue facing Santa Clarita, a new concern ahead of traffic congestion, which members of the community said they saw improvements in, according…

I-5 project makes progress with Metro vote
Traffic moves north and south at the Highway 14 and Interstate 5 connector in the Newhall Pass. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

I-5 project makes progress with Metro vote

The Interstate 5 project in the Santa Clarita Valley, which looks to enhance capacity and safety, is one step closer to construction following a unanimous vote Thursday from the Metro…

City invites residents to discuss draft non-motorized transportation plan
The city of Santa Clarita is encouraging the public to share feedback on how to improve mobility citywide via a new survey. File Photo

City invites residents to discuss draft non-motorized transportation plan

The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to participate in a virtual public meeting to discuss the draft non-motorized transportation plan, which seeks biking and walking improvements.  The meeting…

City launches pilot ride-share-like program for Canyon Country, Fair Oaks communities
The city of Santa Clarita launched an on-demand transit service in Canyon Country and Fair Oaks and other city destinations, starting Monday, March 2, 2020. Courtesy of the city

City launches pilot ride-share-like program for Canyon Country, Fair Oaks communities

In an effort to improve access to transportation in high-demand neighborhoods, the city of Santa Clarita has launched a ride-share-like program for residents within the Canyon Country and Fair Oaks…

City Council approves Transit Plan update that recommends neighborhood shuttles, free/reduce transfers
A city bus returns from its morning route at the Transit Maintenance Facility on Constellation Road. Gilbert Bernal \ The Signal

City Council approves Transit Plan update that recommends neighborhood shuttles, free/reduce transfers

The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously adopted an update Tuesday to the Transit Development Plan, which offers 14 recommendations, such as neighborhood shuttles, a local transfer policy and improvements to…

City Council to review updated transit plan
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

City Council to review updated transit plan

Most residents drive alone as their primary mode of transportation within the valley, but more would use Santa Clarita Transit if service was more frequent, a recent city survey revealed. …

Barger talks homelessness, transportation with City Council
Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County 5th District supervisor, and Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean discuss Metro transit and other topics at the City Council special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Barger talks homelessness, transportation with City Council

The Santa Clarita City Council met with Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Wednesday to review ways they can continue working together on issues such as homelessness…

McLean joins regional leaders at mobility workshop
In this undated file photo, a Metrolink commuter train heads for Via Princessa station. Dan Watson/The Signal

McLean joins regional leaders at mobility workshop

Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean gathered with other elected officials from around the region for the annual San Fernando Valley Council of Governments Mobility Workshop to lay out transportation priorities…

New fleet of eco-friendly buses puts Santa Clarita closer to 100-percent CNG transportation system
The city of Santa Clarita introduces 7 new environmentally friendly buses to its transit fleet. Courtesy of Santa Clarita

New fleet of eco-friendly buses puts Santa Clarita closer to 100-percent CNG transportation system

Although almost identical to existing buses, the city of Santa Clarita’s newest vehicles have some features the dedicated rider may already have noticed. A total of seven near-zero-emission buses, three…

City looks to improve traffic through Intelligent Transportation System
Cesar Romo, traffic signal system administrator with the city of Santa Clarita, looks at multiple screens that overlook main intersections in real time at the city's Traffic Center Control on Nov. 6, 2018. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

City looks to improve traffic through Intelligent Transportation System

The City Council recently approved the final step in a citywide program aimed at improving the traffic system in Santa Clarita through advanced technology.    In its Dec. 11 regular…

Public transit agencies set to switch to zero-emission buses by the year 2040
Busses leaving the McBean Reagional Transit Center on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Public transit agencies set to switch to zero-emission buses by the year 2040

The California Air Resources Board voted last week to require public transit agencies to switch to zero-emission buses by 2040. Although not surprised by the news, Santa Clarita Transit officials…

Santa Clarita Transit to offer ride for Knott’s ‘Military Tribute Days’
Busses leaving the McBean Reagional Transit Center on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Santa Clarita Transit to offer ride for Knott’s ‘Military Tribute Days’

The Santa Clarita Transit is set to offer a one-day, round-trip service to Knott’s Berry Farm for the theme park’s annual “Military Tribute Days” on Saturday, Nov. 10. The promotion…

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