Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Yolo County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads
Yolo 80 Express Lanes Tolling
CARTA presented the Yolo 80 express lanes: one new tolled lane in each direction on the causeway, with tolling starting 2028, carpools of three or more riding free, and toll revenue staying in the corridor.
Freeport Bridge Closure Impacts Clarksburg
The Freeport Bridge, the main east-west link for Clarksburg, closes November 2 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for a month — a big headache for three schools, commuters and local businesses. Supervisor Villegas explained Sacramento County runs the project and the Coast Guard ruled out night work; the county is pushing better notification and traffic management.
Yolo Active Transportation Corridors Plan adopted
The county officially adopted the YATC Plan as its bicycle transportation plan after two years of planning — laying the groundwork for connected trails between Yolo communities.
River Road bicycle and traffic safety
A resident described a near-collision on River Road between Clarksburg-bound cyclists and passing cars, urging county action on safety awareness as traffic grows with new development. Supervisor Villegas agreed to follow up directly.
El Macero CSA road and landscaping assessment
El Macero property owners voted to nearly triple their special assessment — from $180 to $467.62 per single-family home — to pay for a faster five-year road maintenance cycle and landscaping. The measure passed with 77.47% weighted support and now goes on the FY 2026-27 property tax roll.
2026 Pavement Preservation Project
About 26 miles of roads in Dunnigan and north of Woodland will be resurfaced, funded without touching the general fund.
County Road 41 / Capay Valley emergency access
Cache Creek erosion has washed out the only county road out of the Capay Valley. The fire chief warned losing it removes an escape route and fire break. Supervisors voted to keep studying full restoration while the Rumsey Bridge gets replaced.