CURRENT PLANNING STUDIES:


North CBD Access Study
The goals of this study include:
" Define the roadway network needed to support development of the Richards Blvd. and Railyards
areas;
" Ensure that identified improvement projects are feasible;
" Develop reliable cost estimates; and
" Develop implementation and phasing plans for the improvements.
For more information contact City Project Manager, Hector Barron (916) 808-8279.

Gateway District Master Plan
This master plan will encompass the area roughly bounded by North 12th, North 16th, the American River, and the UPRR mainline tracks. Issues to be addressed include traffic circulation, streetscape improvements, pedestrian safety, public transportation, and landscaping. For more information contact City Project Manager, Saed Hasan (916) 808-7923.

Railyards/Richards Blvd. Community Plan Update Process
The City has embarked upon an update to the community plans that regulate the Richards Boulevard and Railyards planning areas. Due to major changes in the proposed roadway, transportation, and utility infrastructure, the City must modify the existing plan documents. In addition, a new master plan for the Railyards Area is anticipated to dramatically change the proposed land uses for that area. For more information contact Leslie Fritzsche, (916) 808-5450.


UPCOMING PROJECTS:

Two River's Parkway (click to view photo)
Project Description: Development of a 2.5-mile recreation trail along the south bank of the American River and construction of promenade improvements along the Sacramento River, north of the I Street Bridge, to the confluence of the American River. For more information contact the City Parks and Recreation Department (916) 808-5200.
Total project cost/date of completion undetermined

North B Street Reconstruction
Project Description: This project will reconstruct North B Street between North 7th and North 12th Streets. For more information contact Zuhair Amawi (916) 808-7620.


Richards Boulevard and 16th Streets Intersections Improvements
Project Description: This project is being designed to provide a signalized intersection and left turn lanes from Richards Boulevard to 16th Street and left turn lanes from 16th Street to Richards Boulevard. Subject to California Public Utilities Commission approval on the proposal, construction is anticipated to begin in August 2004. For more information contact Ricky Chuck (916) 808-5050.

Jibboom Street Park
Project Description: This proposed 5-acre park will complement the recently completed Jibboom Street Plaza, constructed as part of the City's new water intake structure. No decision has been made regarding adaptive reuse of the historic PG&E steam plant building. For more information contact the City Parks and Recreation Department (916) 808-5200.

COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Amtrak Station Light Rail Extension (click to view photo)
Project Description: As part of Regional Transit's Folsom light rail extension project, an extension of light rail from 7th and K streets to the Amtrak Station at 4th and I streets will create a new transportation hub with direct connections to inter-city rail and bus service.
Total Project Cost: $15 million
Date of Completion: 2005

Amtrak Station Improvements (click to view photo)
Project Description: The City of Sacramento, in partnership with Amtrak, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Agency, is constructing improvements at the Historic Rail Depot (Amtrak Station). The improvements will include reconstruction of the parking lot, replacement of the Depot roof structure, installation of a monument sign, and improvements to the landscaped frontage.
Total Project Cost: $3.5 million
Date of Completion: Winter 2004

Richards Boulevard Street Widening (click to view photo)
Project Description: The street widening project will create a five-lane street between North 7th and SR 160. The project includes curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and new traffic signals at key intersections. The project eliminates a number of former railroad crossings, now abandoned.
Total Project Cost: $2.6 million
Date of Completion: 2004

7th Street Extension (click to view photo)
Project Description: Phase 1 of the extension will create a direct connection from Downtown to the Railyards and Richards Boulevard Area.
Total Project Cost: $20 million
Date of Completion: March 2004

Water Intake Structure and Historic PG&E Building Development (click to view photo)
Project Description: The new 12,000 square foot water intake structure received the American Institute of Architects Exemplary Design Award. Now open to the public, the reinforced concrete structure is approximately 210 feet long, 36 feet in width and a 720-foot access bridge.
Total Project Cost: $30 million
Date of Completion: 2004