Mr. Roadshow / Traffic Reporter

Gary Richards

Gary Richards has covered traffic and transportation in the Bay Area as Mr. Roadshow since 1992. Prior to that he was an assistant sports editor at the paper from 1984-1987. He started his journalism career as a sports editor in Iowa in 1975.

'I know I echo many residents in the Santa Clara Valley when I say how bad our roads are! I voted yes for taxes associated with SB1 several years ago, but really see no improvement,' says one reader.

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Start improving our roads or you can forget about my support for future ballot measures: Roadshow

January 17, 2023 at 6:02 a.m.

'I know I echo many residents in the Santa Clara Valley when I say how bad our roads are! I voted yes for taxes associated with SB1 several years ago,...

Readers suggest more alternatives for seniors -- and others -- who don't want to drive.

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Seniors don’t need a smart phone or app when looking for driving alternatives: Roadshow

January 15, 2023 at 6:02 a.m.

Readers suggest more alternatives for seniors -- and others -- who don't want to drive.

Following the rules of the road will make driving safer -- and nicer -- for everyone.

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Being ‘nice’ when it goes against rules of the road can be confusing or worse: Roadshow

January 13, 2023 at 6:05 a.m.

Following the rules of the road will make driving safer -- and nicer -- for everyone.

Amid this winter's rainstorms, here are some safety reminders for rainy driving.

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Important tips for driving in wet weather: Roadshow

January 12, 2023 at 6:05 a.m.

Amid this winter's rainstorms, here are some safety reminders for rainy driving.

Plus, a Vietnam War veteran has trouble getting a REAL ID.

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Big dips on I-680 north of Capitol Expressway still creating dangerous situations: Roadshow

January 11, 2023 at 6:05 a.m.

Plus, a Vietnam War veteran has trouble getting a REAL ID.

Plus, soliciting reader ideas for getting around after giving up keys.

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Son helps dad see self-reliance does not end when driving stops: Roadshow

January 10, 2023 at 6:05 a.m.

Plus, soliciting reader ideas for getting around after giving up keys.

"Every person from the 911 caller, DOT, state patrol, traffic control, helicopter crew, medics to the hospital staff made this amazing rescue successful."

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Total rescue team effort helped save four people at Devils Slide: Roadshow

January 8, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

"Every person from the 911 caller, DOT, state patrol, traffic control, helicopter crew, medics to the hospital staff made this amazing rescue successful."

San Jose has taken advantage of provisions in the law that have been enacted thus far, including lowering speed limits in six business activity districts.

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How slow can you go? Call for speed limits on some Bay Area streets to come down: Roadshow

January 6, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

San Jose has taken advantage of provisions in the law that have been enacted thus far, including lowering speed limits in six business activity districts.

"I heard that Botts dots are to be eliminated. Should I plan to get a bumper car in the near future?"

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Drivers want more Botts dots to see lanes on rainy roads, but better alternative on the way: Roadshow

January 5, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

"I heard that Botts dots are to be eliminated. Should I plan to get a bumper car in the near future?"

Updates on Highway 101 works in progress, including Trimble, De La Cruz and Highway 87 on-ramp.

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Don’t have your California gas tax refund yet? It’s on the way: Roadshow

January 4, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Updates on Highway 101 works in progress, including Trimble, De La Cruz and Highway 87 on-ramp.

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