Transportation

TIPS FOR DRIVERS: 12 ways to save save gas and money at the pump

By Charles Piller - Updated: 8:32 am

Experts say that while a total collapse seems unlikely, if Caltrans miscalculated corrosion estimates a major quake could cripple sections of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

Investigation improves safeguards for bridges, roads

By Charles Piller - Updated: 8:14 am

The Bee's ongoing investigation into California Department of Transportation testing and construction has prompted changes in how state government safeguards bridges and roadways.

New span has troubled history

By Charles Piller - Updated: 8:17 am

Corroded tendons were one of many problems that have plagued the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge since its inception.

How the investigation unfolded

By Charles Piller - Updated: 8:17 am

Joel Sayre, a former spokesman for the Bay Bridge project, brought concerns about corroded skyway tendons to The Bee in November 2011.

Senators steer debate over self-driving cars

By Lindsay Wise - Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 - 8:23 am

Cars that steer themselves through bumper-to-bumper traffic will hit the market by the end of this year, and self-parking vehicles aren't far behind. Fully autonomous models that don't need human drivers at all are less than a decade from dealerships.

Senators steer debate over self-driving cars - May 16
Senate panel questions Caltrans about Bay Bridge broken bolts, broken trust - May 15
NTSB proposes tougher drunken driving limit - May 15
Sacramento factory unveils electric locomotives for Amtrak - May 14
Region's gas prices jump, as predicted - May 14
Delays forecast during work on Highway 70 in Plumas - May 12

Back-Seat Driver

New I St. Bridge gets big boost - May 12
Back-seat Driver: May is a big month for Sacramento bicyclists - May 5
List of busiest freeways gets a new leader - Apr 28

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