FRUITRIDGE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Project Overview
The City of Sacramento will be improving safety for those walking, biking, taking transit and driving, as well as improving connectivity for walking and biking with the Fruitridge Road Improvements Project. This project is located on Fruitridge Road between 65th Street and Power Inn Road and aims to safely accommodate all modes of travel through pavement rehabilitation, continuous bike lanes, reconstructing curb ramps, upgrading signal equipment, and other improvements. It will also increase accessibility by providing ADA-compliant curb ramps.
Existing Conditions
Fruitridge Road is an east-west arterial in South Sacramento with 4 vehicle lanes, a two-way left-turn lane, and segments of raised median island. There are intermittent segments of narrow bike lanes. The roadway does not have sufficient width for all of the following arrangements:
- Four travel lanes
- A center turn lane/median island
- Consistent City-standard bike lanes
Because of the corridor constraints, this project will evaluate a lane reduction as an option to reallocate roadway width to better accommodate bicyclists and transit and to improve several crossings for pedestrians.
Project Benefits
The Fruitridge Road Improvements Project will make several improvements that will benefit the community including:
- Improved walking, biking, and transit access along Fruitridge Road
- Safety improvements for people walking, biking, and driving
- Provide connections to existing and future bikeways
Project Map
Project limits are along Fruitridge Road from 65th Street Expressway to Power Inn Road.
Within these limits are 6 traffic signals and 14 bus stops.
Funding
The City was awarded federal funding for the complete street design and reconstruction on Fruitridge Road.
Schedule
Fall 2022: Environmental Clearance
Early Winter 2022: Stakeholder Advisory Meeting & Pop-Up Workshops
Early Spring 2023: Stakeholder Advisory Meeting & Pop-Up Workshops
Fall 2023: Community Open House & Completion of Final Design
Early 2024: Begin Constriction
Step Into Engagement
Throughout the development of this plan, the City will seek engagement and feedback from the local community to refine the design concepts for the project. Click below to be a part of it!
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Community Workshop
Join us at our first Community Workshop! Learn about proposed improvements to Fruitridge Road and upcoming schedule for outreach.
Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Earl Warren Elementary School
5420 Lowell Street
Sacramento, CA 95820
Please register ahead of time so we know you’re coming: Fruitridge Workshop
There will be a short presentation at 6:00 p.m., followed by an open house format.
Download the workshop flier.
cONTACT
Stephanie Saiz, Assistant Civil Engineer
Office: (916) 808-6808