2018 High Priority Projects

High Priority Projects 2018 The City of Elk Grove is a progressive, forward-thinking city that celebrates its rich traditions and historical roots. Elk Grove is home to over 173,000 residents and is located just 15 miles south of Sacramento, making it the second largest city in the six-county region. In 2016, the City of Elk Grove was ranked California’s fastest growing economy and the 11th fastest growing economy in the country

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In order to ensure its prosperity, Elk Grove needs a smart, progressive and balanced approach to infrastructure development that supports job creation, alternative transportation options, regional mobility, public health and safety. City leaders are committed to engineering a solid, sustainable infrastructure that enriches the lives of those living, working and visiting Elk Grove today and tomorrow.

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IN THE WORKS

Shed C (2) The Shed C drainage channel bisects the Southeast Policy Area. It is currently operating as a drainage ditch for farming operations. When completed, the channel will be restored to a multi-species habitat corridor with public trails that serve the needs of surrounding development while incorporating open space into the community.

Bus Rapid Transit Service (North/South Line) (Cosumnes River College (in Sacramento) to within the City of Elk Grove) The City conducted a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of both local and commuter bus services and routes. As part of this COA, a 30-minute frequency route (Route 110) was established along the Big Horn Boulevard corridor. This higher frequency route was designed to be expanded into a limited stop express or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service route in the future, pending service demand and funding availability. Upon full development, a BRT service would operate at a 15- to 20-minute service frequency, which is much greater than any of the City’s other e-tran routes.

This BRT service would provide a connection from Elk Grove’s Southeast Policy Area (SEPA) to Sacramento Regional Transit District’s (RT’s) Blue Line Light Rail service terminus at Cosumnes River College (CRC-Sac), which opened in September 2015. Preliminary estimates indicate that a BRT service would cost a minimum of $16 million that would include the construction of new stations, the purchase of additional buses, and the installation of other infrastructure/facility improvements. The COA identified that the City would seek Federal funding to conduct a study in 2022, which would determine the final development costs, a final alignment, and begin preliminary engineering and design work for a BRT corridor.

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Lotz Parkway, Big Horn Boulevard, and Bilby Road will be key arterial roads for the Southeast Policy Area. Extending these three roadways from their current terminus will be critical to supporting efficient traffic circulation as development occurs along the Kammerer Road corridor.

Passenger Rail (7) The City is conducting a Passenger Rail Feasibility Study to assess the best location to construct a Passenger Rail Station with a connection to existing or planned rail corridors in Elk Grove. The Study is anticipated to be completed in early 2018. A Passenger Rail Station in Elk Grove would offer alternative transportation options, relieve traffic on Highway 99 and Interstate 5, and serve as a connection to passenger rail services.

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Capital Southeast Connector (9) The Connector is a planned 34-mile, four to six-lane expressway that will connect Interstate 5, south of Elk Grove, with Highway 50 in El Dorado County.

New connections to communities in El Dorado and Sacramento counties including Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Elk Grove will reduce congestion through downtown Sacramento and along Highway 50, spurring economic development. It will also serve as an evacuation route bypassing downtown Sacramento in the event of an emergency and/or regional evacuation order.

NEW GROWTH AREA ROADWAY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Laguna Ridge South Sewer Lift Station (3) Lotz Parkway Extension: Whitelock Parkway

to Kammerer Road (4) Big Horn Boulevard Extension: Whitelock

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Promenade Parkway (6)

To encourage planned growth, the City is taking the lead on constructing a new sewer lift station, force main, and trunk line system. In addition, the City is moving forward with a 2 mile long extension of Big Horn Boulevard and Bilby Road that includes the utilities necessary to support the Southeast Policy Area. Construction on all three projects started in the summer of 2017 and will conclude in the spring of 2019.

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SOUTHEAST POLICY AREA (1)

(1) Located at the southern end of the city, the Southeast Policy Area is a 1,200 acre master planned area designed to support jobs creation and housing diversity. Located west of Highway 99 and north of Kammerer Road, the Southeast Policy Area is Elk Grove’s first city-initiated master plan since incorporation in July 2000 and the last large-scale development within the current City limits. Regionally, the Southeast Policy Area is the first employment-focused development plan. This smart-growth plan provides capacity for five jobs for every one unit of housing, lessening the heavy downtown Sacramento commuter traffic on our freeways and providing more diverse job opportunities for Elk Grove residents. The Southeast Policy Area also builds upon the City’s long-term goal of extending light rail to Elk Grove and promotes the use of alternative transportation through an extensive trails system. Major infrastructure improvements will support the economic vitality of the Southeast Policy Area.

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Blue Line Light Rail Extension (8) Sacramento Regional Transit (RT) is the operator of the Blue Line Light Rail Service. At present, the extension of light rail service from Cosumnes River College (CRC-Sac) into the City is in its very preliminary planning phase. Engineering, environmental reviews, right-of-way acquisition, and construction work have not yet been determined.

RT anticipates that the project will cost approximately $568 million to construct; bringing the service from CRC to the proposed mall at Kammerer Road. There is currently no definitive funding or timeline established for the light rail corridor extension.

However, pending funding availability, a BRT service could be implemented within the next five to ten years as an alternative to the Blue Line Light Rail Corridor Extension, following a similar alignment along the Big Horn Boulevard corridor.

Grant Line Road (10) The City is working on multiple projects along the Capital Southeast Connector alignment including the widening of Grant Line Road from two lanes to four lanes. These projects will increase regional access to southeast Elk Grove by reducing congestion and increasing the capacity on Grant Line Road.

Design work for the section from Waterman Road to Mosher Road has begun and construction should commence in spring 2019. The stretch from Mosher Road to Bradshaw Road is in the environmental review and design phase and will be constructed when funding becomes available by the Connector Joint Powers Authority. Alignment studies are underway between Bond Road and Calvine Road.

Kammerer Road Widening and Extension (11) The City plans to extend and widen Kammerer Road between State Route 99 and Interstate 5, providing an east-west connector bypassing downtown Sacramento and alleviating traffic congestion on Laguna and Elk Grove Boulevards. The City plans to ultimately widen the existing Kammerer Road to 4 lanes and extend a four lane roadway westward from Bruceville Road to I-5. This will include a grade separated crossing at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. This project is currently in the environmental phase with design work and right of way acquisition scheduled to start in late 2018.

Whitelock Parkway/State Route 99 Interchange (12) A project study report was recently completed which determined the scope and cost of an interchange at Whitelock Parkway and State Route 99 that will reduce traffic congestion on Elk Grove Boulevard and improve pedestrian/bicycle mobility. The Whitelock Interchange would provide vehicular access to and from the west side of State Route 99 and incorporate a pedestrian and bicycle crossing over the highway into Elk Grove Regional Park.

Laguna Bike and Pedestrian Bridge (13) This new bridge will close a gap in the trails system over Highway 99, accommodating pedestrians and cyclists. Planning for this $7.6M project has just begun.

Multi-Sport Complex (14) The City is currently analyzing the viability of constructing a tournament sports complex on 100 acres of City-owned land on Grant Line Road. As currently proposed, the complex would host tournaments and draw both youth and adult sports teams from the Sacramento region and beyond.

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Aquatic Complex and Commons (15) The City is constructing a full service aquatic center and common area improvements, as part of the Civic Center located at Civic Center Drive and Big Horn Boulevard. The aquatics project includes a combination of pools designed to serve competitive aquatics, instruction, water fitness, and family recreation. Features include a 50-meter pool, fitness and instructional pool, and a recreational pool.

The Commons is an outdoor activity and event space with art, bicycle, and pedestrian amenities. The Aquatic Center and Commons project is under construction and will open in summer 2018.

Community Center (16) The Community Center is a 32,178 square foot facility that includes a Senior Center and Veterans Hall combined with a large main hall with dining capacity of 500 along with a café. The project will provide separate venues for Seniors and Veterans to serve their respective programs. The Community Center main hall can provide a large assembly space to jointly support senior and veterans programs as well as community events and private functions. Construction of the Community Center started in March 2018 and is anticipated to finish spring 2019.

Library and Performing Arts Center (17) A future phase of the Civic Center project is proposed to include a 65,000 square foot library and performing arts center to serve as a cultural and arts hub for the community.

The City has retained an arts consulting firm to access the community’s interest and needs in a new performing arts venue and is working with the regional library authority to determine short and long term facility needs both at the Civic Center site and citywide.

Civic Center Nature Area and Pedestrian Trails (18) Consistent with the approved Civic Center master plan, the City has initiated the schematic design process for the development of the southern portion of the Civic Center site. This area will be mostly passive park space and include habitat restoration of wetlands, native grasslands and preservation and expansion of the native oak forest. Site amenities may include a network of trails, benches, picnic tables, wetland area overlooks, open meadow, outdoor exercise equipment, play equipment, interpretive signs, etc.

Community meetings are currently underway to gather input on proposed

concept drawings and site amenities. The schematic design is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2018. Final design and construction is dependent on funding, but may begin as early as 2019/20.

Old Town Area Streetscape Project, Phase 2 (19) Old Town is the heart of the Elk Grove community, a unique treasure with many buildings dating back to the 1800s. Streetscape improvements and beautification measures designed to attract pedestrians and shoppers and enhance safety and traffic circulation are planned. The improvements will boost the economic vitality and attractiveness of Old Town Elk Grove while preserving the area’s unique character and history. Phase 2 will include street frontage improvements along Elk Grove Boulevard between School Street and Waterman Road. Improvements may include expanded and decorative sidewalks, landscape strips, crosswalks, bike lanes/routes, signs, striping, bus shelters and the potential placement of utilities underground.

The project received environmental clearance and is now in the final design phase. The City will be applying for a grant in spring 2018 to fund construction.

Old Town Plaza (20) The City is improving a 4.6 acre property located in the center of Old Town Elk Grove known as the Old Town Plaza. Located adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, the site has become a social hub for festivals, monthly food truck events, and a weekly farmers market.

The City recently completed Phase 1 improvements, which included the installation of a permanent restroom, ADA accessible walkway, landscape planters, and grading work to level the existing surface. Funding for future phases has not been identified, but improvements are planned to include the addition of a heavy timber trellis and 9,000 sq. ft. pavilion structure, concrete seat walls, tables and benches, site and accent lighting, offsite improvements to widen Railroad Street and Grove Street, and paved parking improvements to the adjacent south lot. Environmental clearance for all phases was completed in the spring of 2017.

Animal Shelter (21) The City is planning to construct a 17,000 SF animal shelter on a 2.80 acre parcel of undeveloped City-owned land. Construction will begin in spring 2018 and the facility will open in spring 2019.

WHAT WE’VE DONE

Intelligent Transportation Systems In 2018, the City completed an aggressive plan to ensure the connection of all 148 of the City’s traffic signals and the timing of signals along major traffic routes. All traffic signals are now connected to the City’s traffic management center which was recently relocated to City Hall. These improvements will permit real time observation and timing changes to the signals for collisions, major events or other incidents that disrupt the normal flow of traffic. The timing coordination of major roadways will reduce delays and improve air quality.

Laguna Creek Trail North and South Spurs In 2017, the City finished work on the long-awaited connection of Laguna Creek Trail North and South spurs. The connection extends the multi-use trail from Camden Park to Bond Road. This new trail segment will provide improved trail access to residential and commercial areas, schools, and Camden Lake.

Waterman/Sheldon Roundabout In 2017, the City finished the Waterman Road and Sheldon Road Roundabout. The intersection had previously been a traffic jam for morning and afternoon commuters as it was only a four-way stop sign. The roundabout helps speed up the flow of traffic during heavy commute times.

The new intersection includes pervious colored concrete pedestrian paths, artwork and historic farm equipment themed to match the rural character of the area. It also includes accommodations for shoulders/bike lanes as well as connectivity with a future multi-use path.

The project included channel islands, which are utilized to minimize and slow traffic in the approaches to roundabouts as well as drought tolerant shrubs and trees. This project received the 2017 American Public Works Association Project of the Year Award.