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Building a Safer Corridor: Folsom Boulevard Project Unveiled
The City of Sacramento is calling on residents to be part of a transformative initiative designed to enhance safety along Folsom Boulevard, a vital stretch connecting the East Sacramento area to the Central City. On Thursday, May 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., community members are invited to gather at the Phoebe Hearst Elementary School library to explore and provide feedback on the proposed safety improvements for this bustling corridor.
With the substantial aim of reimagining the Folsom Boulevard stretch between 48th and 65th Streets, city officials, spearheaded by Avtar Banwait, assistant civil engineer with the Department of Public Works, urge residents to help shape designs that reflect community needs and values. According to Banwait, "We’re not just repaving a street; we’re reimagining how this corridor can serve everyone—whether they travel by bike, on foot, or by car." This project, part of the City’s Vision Zero initiative, seeks to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and injuries.
The Planned Changes: A Closer Look
Among the key features of this initiative is a "road diet," reducing the number of traffic lanes between 59th and 65th Streets to calm traffic and curb speeding. This reduction will make room for Class II bike lanes and a continuous center turn lane, ensuring safer passage for all road users. Existing challenges like the discontinuous bike lane on the eastbound side, interrupted by parking spots between 48th and 53rd Streets, will also be addressed. By converting these on-street parking areas into buffered bike lanes, this upgrade aims to greatly improve connectivity, particularly for those traveling to and from Sacramento State University.
A Community Conversation
As the project is still in its preliminary design phase, your input is invaluable. Community feedback is sought to ensure that the final design, set for completion in summer 2026, aligns with the expectations and needs of local residents. Funding for this essential project is coming from a $5 million state grant from the California Natural Resources Agency, supplemented by local transportation funds. Ensuring accessibility, the city’s ADA Coordinator is available for discussions about accommodations.
Residents and community stakeholders are encouraged to participate and influence the future of Folsom Boulevard. Your voice matters in creating a safer, more accessible neighborhood.
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