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Collision Closes County Road 98

Andy Fell — October 29, 2023 - 4:33pm

The county road at the western edge of campus was closed Sunday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision at the junction with Hutchison Drive.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Fire and Police Departments, and AMR ambulance services, responded to the incident, which occurred at 4:02 p.m. Four people were transported to hospital.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis police issued a WarnMe notification advising drivers to avoid the area. The road reopened about 5:45 p.m.

Traffic Fatality in City of Davis

Andy Fell — February 24, 2023 - 3:40pm

We are saddened to announce that one person died in a single-vehicle car crash in the city of Davis last night (Feb. 23). A 51�ԹϺ�� Davis police officer was transported to a hospital, treated and released.

Air Quality Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s

Amy M Quinton — May 17, 2021 - 8:08am

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found a link between traffic-related air pollution and an increased risk for age-related dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Their study, based on rodent models, corroborates previous epidemiological evidence showing this association.

Air Quality Impacts Early Brain Development

Katherine E Kerlin — June 17, 2020 - 10:15am

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found a link between traffic-related air pollution and an increased risk for changes in brain development relevant to neurodevelopmental disorders. Their study, based on rodent models, corroborates previous epidemiological evidence showing this association.

As Americans Shelter in Place, Traffic, Emissions and Fuel-Tax Revenues Decline Dramatically

Katherine E Kerlin — May 01, 2020 - 12:54pm

Americans drove drastically less, saved millions of metric tons of greenhouse gases, and, in some states, lost millions in fuel-tax revenue since COVID-19 mitigation efforts took effect in early March. That is according to the latest special report from the Road Ecology Center at the University of California, Davis.

California COVID-19 Traffic Report Finds Silver Lining

Katherine E Kerlin — April 16, 2020 - 8:29am

Traffic accidents and crash-related injuries and deaths were reduced by half during the first three weeks of California’s shelter-in-place order, which began March 20. The reductions save the state an estimated $40 million per day — about $1 billion over the time period — according to an updated special report released this week from the Road Ecology Center at the University of California, Davis.

Traffic Signals Back On at Russell-Anderson-LaRue

Cody Kitaura — May 02, 2018 - 12:00pm

Updated 4:30 p.m. May 2: Power has been restored and the traffic signals are back on, a city of Davis spokeswoman reported at 4:15 p.m.

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The traffic signals at the intersection of Russell Boulevard and Anderson Road-La Rue Road could be out of order for about a week, city officials say.