Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Yolo County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 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.