Remembering ‘Mr. Roadshow,’ Gary Richards
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Gary Richards, ‘Mr. Roadshow’ of The Mercury News, dies
For millions of Bay Area motorists, there are few things more aggravating than the stew of gridlock, rude and distracted drivers, mistimed signals and potholes they’re forced to navigate as …
Highway 84 second lanes expected to open in summer of 2025
Q: When will they open the second lanes on the Highway 84 widening project between Livermore and Interstate 680? — Steve Stamos A: Janis-the-Caltrans-spokesperson for Alameda County reports that Caltrans …
Highway 85 carpool and express lane signs are confusing
Q: Diamond lane signs along northbound Highway 85 are extremely confusing. I enter at Interstate 280. The signs on 85 say the lane is for 2+ passengers. Then it goes …
During holidays, plan on much longer times to get to airport terminals
Q: We picked up our son at San Jose Mineta Airport at 10 p.m. two days before Thanksgiving. We waited in the cellphone lot until our son texted that he …
San Jose stormwater filtering device installers leave construction litter
Q: First, thank you for your column. Second, what is that mess on Blossom Hill Road near Indian Avenue in San Jose (across from the VTA station) that has been …
San Jose intersection upgraded for drivers, bicyclists but not pedestrians
Q: My family and I have lived near the Almaden Expressway-Camden Avenue intersection in San Jose for 30-plus years. A coming-of-age milestone for our three children was when they were …
Roadshow readers deliver shout-outs for jobs well done – The Mercury News
Q: Susan McLean wrote recently about bus service from Santa Cruz to Diridon station in San Jose. A bus driver’s actions when encountering an emergency were professional and kept everyone …
Photos show damage to Highway 101 bridge; Caltrans inspects: Roadshow
Q: I sent photos to you that were taken recently by Dave Menche in Redwood City from his kayak under the Highway 101 bridge at Redwood Creek. He shared these …
Why is hydrogen so expensive? High production costs and limited competition
Q: One of your readers asked about the hydrogen market and why the price had increased so much. Hydrogen pricing is a function of whether it’s produced from renewables (“green …