NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY COMING TO MODESTO

Starting in early 2023, The City of Modesto will begin changing out what are called Protected/Permissive Left Turn signal lights from a five-section light configuration to a four-section configuration. The four-section configuration features a flashing yellow arrow in addition to the standard red, yellow, and green arrows. When illuminated, the flashing yellow arrow allows for waiting motorists to make a left-hand turn after yielding to oncoming traffic.

National studies have found that intersections with flashing yellow arrow signals have 35 % fewer crashes as compared with traditional signals. Flashing yellow arrow signals also have been installed to minimize delay and improve traffic flow by providing more opportunities for motorists to make safe left turns.

This project is expected to start work in Spring 2023 and be completed in Summer 2023.

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CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS

In California, climate change is a growing threat to systems and people across the state. The impacts to our environment and health are worsening as we experience longer and more frequent droughts, devastating wildfires, and more. Each of us has a role to play. If you want to make a difference, build a career in the climate field, and join a network of leaders, we invite you to apply to become a fellow today! Locally, the City of Modesto hopes to have our fellows work on our edible food recovery and green waste projects for SB 1383. To learn more, visit the California Climate Action Corps website. 

RIDESHARE WEEK 2022

It’s that special time of the year again Rideshare Week 2022. The S and Turlock Transit fixed routes and commuter routes are free during Rideshare Week! Rideshare Week is an opportunity for the community to come together and explore alternatives to solo driving in order to reduce road congestion, air pollution, negative effects on our personal health and well-being, and the depletion of our natural resources. We invite you to explore other ways of getting where you need to go to save money, improve your health, reduce your stress, and preserve our air quality. Transit is free, but you can also ride a bike, walk, carpool, scooter, or skip. Get creative! To learn more, visit the StanRTA website.

FREE SHREDDING EVENT

Join us for our next paper-shredding event where residents of Modesto will be able to bring up to five paper bags of paper to be recycled at no charge. Saturday, October 8 from 8 am to 12 pm. To learn more, visit our paper shredding webpage.   

COMPOSTING CLASS

Free Backyard Composting Class, October 8, 2022 from 10 am -12 pm held at Modesto Junior College Community Education. You must be registered to attend, call (209) 575-6063 to sign-up. Save $5.00 on the purchase of a City of Modesto compost bin when you complete the class! Quantities are limited so register today.