The City has converted nearly 13,000 streetlights to energy-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.

Citywide LED Streetlight Retrofit

In spring 2014, the City celebrated Elk Grove’s first pedestrian and 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.

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.

Special Waste Collection Center

High Priority Projects 2017

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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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.

Elk Grove Creek Trail Crossing at State Route 99

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 at-grade 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.

Grant Line Bridge

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(1) Located at the southern end of the city, the Southeast Policy Area is a 1,200 acre master planned area designed to support

aggressive 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.

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.

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 Parkway to Kammerer Road (5)

Bilby Road Extension: Bruceville Road to Promenade Parkway (6) 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.

To encourage development, the City is taking the lead in constructing a new sewer lift station, force main, and trunk line system. In addition the City is moving forward with constructing 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 will start the summer of 2017 and conclude in the fall of 2018.

Multimodal Station (7) The City is conducting a multimodal feasibility study to assess the best location to construct a Multimodal Station along two different rail corridors in Elk Grove. The study is anticipated to be completed in late 2017. A Multimodal 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.

Bus Rapid Transit Service (North/South Line) (Cosumnes River College (in Sacramento) to within the City of Elk Grove)The City is conducting a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of both local and commuter bus services and routes. As part of this COA, staff is analyzing the demand for, and configuration of, a limited stop express or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service route. This service would operate more frequently than the City’s other e-tran routes. The route would also provide a connection from within Elk Grove to Cosumnes River College (CRC-Sac), ultimately connecting with Sacramento Regional Transit’s (RT’s) Blue Line Light Rail service, which opened in September 2015. Preliminary estimates indicate that a BRT service would cost a minimum of $12 million that would include the construction of new stations, the purchase of additional buses, and the installation of other infrastructure/facility improvements.

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 has 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.

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

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 2018. 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 under way 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 (either over or under). This project is currently in the environmental phase with design work and right of way acquisition scheduled to start in early 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. The City is preparing to begin the process to secure project approval and environmental clearance.

Intelligent Transportation Systems Elk Grove has been progressively pursuing the connection of all 148 of the City’s traffic signals and the timing of signals along major traffic routes. The current Phase IV project will upgrade and connect all remaining unconnected signals to Elk Grove’s traffic management center. Signal upgrades include accommodations for bicycle detection and traffic monitoring cameras. The traffic management center will be relocated to a more centralized location at 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. Construction will start in summer 2017.

Multi-Sport Complex (13) The City is currently analyzing the viability of constructing a destination 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.

Aquatic Complex and Commons (14) The City is constructing a full service aquatic complex 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 Complex and Commons is expected to break ground in spring 2017 with an opening in summer 2018.

Community Center (15) The proposed project envisions a Senior Center and Veterans Hall combined with a large Community Center Hall which can be rented by the public. The project will provide separate venues for Seniors and Veterans to serve their respective programs. The community center hall can provide a large assembly space to jointly support senior and veterans programs as well as community events, and private functions. Construction of these facilities is expected to begin in 2018 with completion anticipated in winter 2019.

Library and Performing Arts Center (16) 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.

Old Town Area Streetscape Project, Phase 2 (17) 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 Derr 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 is expected to receive environmental clearance in summer 2017 and proceed to the final design phase.

Old Town Plaza (18) 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. Phase 1 improvements include installation of a permanent restroom, ADA accessible walkway, landscape planters, and grading work to level the existing surface. These improvement are scheduled to be completed by summer 2017. Funding for future phases has not been identified. Planned improvements 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, off site improvements to widen Railroad Street and Grove Street, and paved parking improvements to the adjacent south lot. Environmental clearance for Phase 1 and future phases was completed in the spring of 2017.

Animal Shelter (19) The City Council has determined there is a need in Elk Grove for a long-term facility to shelter local animals. This facility is currently in design and is currently scheduled to be constructed and in operation before July 2019 when the contract with Sacramento County for shelter services ends.

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The City is currently updating its General Plan, which articulates the long-term vision for the City. Key topics being addressed in the update include economic development, multimodal transportation and complete streets, preservation of the rural area, and planning for future city expansion. Adoption is anticipated in late 2017.

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The City has converted nearly 13,000 streetlights to energy-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.

Citywide LED Streetlight Retrofit

In spring 2014, the City celebrated Elk Grove’s first pedestrian and 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.

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.

Special Waste Collection Center

High Priority Projects 2017

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.

elkgrovecity.org

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.

Elk Grove Creek Trail Crossing at State Route 99

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 at-grade 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.

Grant Line Bridge

WHAT WE’VE DONE