WHAT WE’VE DONE
High Priority Projects 2017
Citywide LED Streetlight Retrofit
Elk Grove Creek Trail Crossing at State Route 99
The City has converted nearly 13,000 streetlights to energy-
In spring 2014, the City celebrated Elk Grove’s first pedestrian and
efficient LEDs, bringing down energy costs and electricity usage. The citywide retrofit delivered long-term energy and cost savings by reducing power consumption and limiting maintenance costs. It is estimated that the City could realize as much as $400,000 in annual savings.
bicycle freeway overcrossing over Highway 99. The project has filled a large and critical gap in the City’s growing trail system and includes a new trail segment along Elk Grove Creek from Laguna Springs Drive to Emerald Vista Drive. The 1,300-foot long, 14-foot wide bridge spanning East and West Stockton Boulevards and Highway 99 connects to a 2,640-foot long, 10-foot wide asphalt trail along the creek. In 2014 it was recognized as the #7 bridge in the country by Roads & Bridges magazine.
Special Waste Collection Center
Grant Line Bridge
In April 2014, the City opened the Special Waste Collection Center, a state-of-the-art facility that allows residents and businesses to dispose of household hazardous waste locally. The $4.6 million Special Waste Collection Center is the first of its kind in the nation powered by solar energy. The facility accepts typical household hazardous waste and recyclables like antifreeze, batteries, cooking oil, used motor oil, fluorescent light bulbs, gasoline and electronic waste. The facility also allows for disposal of hard-to-recycle items like rigid plastic, cardboard boxes, Styrofoam, metal and appliances at no fee and operates a reuse room that residents can shop in – for free! The City redeveloped a dilapidated industrial site and recycled 100 percent of the previous concrete, asphalt and steel buildings. The City received Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Gold Certification for the project in 2015.
In September 2015 the City celebrated the opening of the Grant Line Bridge. This project widened Grant Line Road to four lanes between East Stockton Boulevard and Waterman Road, and removed the atgrade crossing at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. This bridge, which effectively separates motor vehicles and rail traffic, provides a vital component to the Capital Southeast Connector while improving local and regional traffic flow.
The City of Elk Grove is a progressive, forward-thinking city that celebrates its rich traditions and historical roots. Elk Grove is home to nearly 170,000 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 by WalletHub, a personal finance website.
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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