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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Yolo County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Yolo 80 Express Lanes Tolling
CARTA presented on the new express lanes under construction on I-80: tolls begin in 2028 with dynamic pricing, carpools of three-plus ride free, and toll revenue must stay in the corridor. Phase 2 extension would cost roughly $250 million more.
Freeport Bridge Closure Impacts Clarksburg
The Freeport Bridge connecting Clarksburg to Freeport closes November 2 for a month of daytime repairs (6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily), forcing commuters and three schools to detour via West Sacramento or Courtland. A resident asked the Board to push for nighttime work, but Supervisor Villegas explained Sacramento County runs the project and the Coast Guard required daytime work.
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.