Transportation Agency for Monterey County

Did you know that on February 5, 1883, the Southern Pacific Railroad completed its transcontinental Sunset Route from New Orleans to California? In keeping with that same spirit, do you know about our efforts to add more passenger rail service to Monterey County? If not, here's where you can learn more about the plan to make it easier to travel to and from Monterey County to the Bay Area: https://www.tamcmonterey.org/monterey-county-rail-extension Now, here's your Cone Zone Report with the planned road & lane closures for next week: https://www.tamcmonterey.org/tamc-cone-zone-report

Currently there is no safe access for vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians through the Highway 1/Rat Creek washout. The slide area has been secured, heavy equipment is being mobilized and engineering crews continue doing damage assessment and monitoring up and downslopes for potential further instability and movement. Thanks for your patience and cooperation.

Hurray for some sunshine after the storm! Travel safe! Here's the Cone Zone Report for next week: https://www.tamcmonterey.org/tamc-cone-zone-report Be safe, wear a mask, maybe even two and practice social distancing!

"Supervisor Lopez Makes a Surprise "Live Shot" During the Transportation Excellence Awards" To the surprise of his colleagues, when Supervisor Lopez said he wanted to comment on the "Gloria Road/Iverson/Johnson Canyon Road Project, no one knew he was standing in the rain along Johnson Canyon Road until he turned on his camera to talk about the improvements and its significance for those who can travel safely along the roadways. For more information about the honorees for the "2020 Transportation Excellence Awards" visit the TAMC website at: https://www.tamcmonterey.org/2020-transportation-excellence

Here's the Cone Zone Report to help you plan your travels next week. Note, that there will be some full night closures along Highway 101 in Salinas this week. Expect delays and allow yourself extra time if you are traveling during these overnight hours. https://www.tamcmonterey.org/tamc-cone-zone-report In other transportation news, we hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the improvements made at the Salinas Intermodal Station at the Salinas Train Station! Monterey County's Rail Extension Project is moving forward!

Biking to Work? One thing that’s sure to help is a bike buddy! Even if you meet half way, having someone with you can add to your joy and confidence. Find and connect with others interested in bike commuting on by registering and using our free smart commute platform. go831.rideamigos.com. Find out more on Go831.org. #go831 #go831smartcommutetothemoonchallenge #biketowork #bikebuddy

Keith Severson, a telecommuter employed at Granite Rock is the winner of the third $50 random drawing of the Go831 Smart Commute to the Moon Challenge. He is one of several participants competing to win over $5,000 in weekly, individual, team and employer prizes during the October challenge. Winners of the overall challenge categories for prizes worth over $5,000 will be announced in November. More information about the challenge is available at: go831.rideamigos.com and info.bluezonesproject.com/to-the-moon.

The Safe Routes to School survey aims to gather community input and create a comprehensive plan for traffic safety improvements near schools. This will allow the City of Salinas to prioritize and build projects strategically rather than responding to the traffic issue of the day. Having a Safe Routes to Schools Plan in place will also make the City more competitive for grant funding, which is available through Caltrans’ Active Transportation Program. For more information, visit www.ecoact.org/planningsalinas, find us on Facebook or call 831- 515-1364 to give input over the phone. #SafeRoutesToSchool #SRTSSalinas

Telework tip of the day: The key to work-life balance as a teleworker is being able to set boundaries both for your work and personal obligations. Set a schedule and a dedicated place to work. These are two basic boundaries that can help quite a bit. More info at Go831.org. #go831 #telework #workfromhome #tipoftheday

Only a few more days to log your trips and participate in the Go831 Smart Commute to the Moon Challenge. Your healthy habits can still help you win. Find out more information at Go831.org #go831 #go831smartcommutetothemoonchallenge

Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) makes it safer and easier for students to walk, bicycle, take transit, or carpool to school. The 6 E’s of SRTS: Engagement, Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Equity, Evaluation. For more information, visit www.ecoact.org/planningsalinas, find us on Facebook or call 831- 515-1364 to give input over the phone. #SafeRoutesToSchool #SRTSSalinas

You can still compete to win more than $5,000 in prizes in the "Go831 Smart Commute Challenge!" Any commute trips taken since October 1 can be logged and credited for the challenge. http://go831.rideamigos.com and info.bluezonesproject.com/to-the-moon

Monterey County Office of Education employee, Erika Budde is the second winner of the $50 random drawing of the Go831 Smart Commute to the Moon Challenge. Ms. Budde, from the City of Salinas, is one of several participants competing to win over $5,000 in weekly, individual, team and employer prizes during the October challenge. It's still not too late to join the challenge. Register and get credit for at least two commute trips during the month to be automatically entered into the weekly random drawing to win a $50 gift card. Winners of the overall challenge categories for prizes worth over $5,000 will be announced in November. For more information, go to: https://go831.rideamigos.com and info.bluezonesproject.com/to-the-moon

11 days and counting. Have you turned in your ballot? Now, here's the link to the Cone Zone Report with the planned road and lane closures for next week. https://www.tamcmonterey.org/tamc-cone-zone-report

With the Go831 Smart Commute to the Moon Challenge happening this month, it’s a perfect opportunity to try out the awesome bike path on North Fremont in Monterey. More information about this project funded in part by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County here: https://monterey.org//The-NFremont-Bike-and-Pedestrian-Acc #SafeRoutesToSchool #SRTSSalinas

Sadly, traffic collisions involving youth are a serious issue in Salinas. Help Get Kids to School Safely! Participate in Safe Routes to Schools Planning in Salinas. Your input is needed to create a Safe Routes to School Plan, which will guide future traffic safety improvements around 44 Salinas schools. For additional information and to share your input, please visit www.ecoact.org/planningsalinas and take our 5-minute survey. Survey respondents will be entered to win $25 gift cards to local businesses. You can also contact us by phone at (831) 515-1364. #saferoutestoschool #SRTSSalinas

Riding the bus is still a safe and smart choice while practicing social distancing and gets you points towards your daily rides! Coming soon to MST is cashless payment for more safety and convenience for all riders! Track your bus rides using the CommuteTrack app. For more info visit: Go831.org #go831smartcommutetothemoonchallenge #go831 #mst

Win a $25 gift card to local businesses when you take our 5-minute survey. Your input will be used to create a Safe Routes to Schools Plan, which will guide future traffic safety improvements around 44 Salinas schools. For more information, visit www.ecoact.org/planningsalinas, find us on Facebook or call 831- 515-1364 to give input over the phone. #saferoutestoschool #salinasschools #SRTSSalinas