Old Auburn Road Complete Streets Design Project (Phase 1)
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City Council adopted the Old Auburn Road Complete Streets Plan in 2019. This plan included an extensive Public Outreach and Workshops with community members and stakeholders. From this plan, some short-term improvements have been implemented and the City has obtained a grant to complete Environmental and Design for Phase one of the project.
The City of Citrus Heights has identified Old Auburn Road as an important corridor for all types of transportation.
The project will improve safety on the road for people driving, riding bicycles, walking, and taking transit.
The Old Auburn Road Complete Streets (OARCS) - Phase 1 Project Design will prepare the construction documents for Old Auburn Road complete street improvements between Tiara Way and Garry Oak Drive.
The OARCS Project is an Active Transportation Program (ATP), federally funded, grant project.
Improvements include:
- Roadway Resurfacing
- Traffic Signal Upgrades
- Street Lighting
- Repairs/Upgrades to Storm Drain Infrastructure
- Separated Bike Lanes (Class IV Facilities)
- Protected Intersections (Click this Link to Learn about Safety and Design Features)
Preliminary Design and Renderings
Phase 1 of the Complete Streets Project will transform Old Auburn Road from Tiara Way to Garry Oak Drive. The City has contracted with GHD, Inc for the environmental documentation and final design of Phase 1.
Project Schedule (Phase 1 Only)
- Corridor Plan - COMPLETED March 2020.
- Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Documents - COMPLETED: CEQA January 2024 / NEPA March 2024.
- Final Design, Right of Way and Construction Bid Documents - In Process 90% design completed; pending additional Grant Funding.
- Construction - Pending additional Grant Funding.
Past Outreach Events (Phase 1 Design Project):
- Outreach event at the Citrus Heights Public Works Showcase at Van Maren Park on May 18, 2023 .
- Outreach event at CHASEN Neighborhood Meeting July 18, 2023 at 7pm.
- Outreach event at City Scoop - Sylvan Community Center August 16, 2023.
- Outreach event at Sunrise Ranch (Area 6) community meeting on October 24, 2023.
- Public Workshop at Sunrise Tech Center on February 1, 2024.
City Council adopted the Old Auburn Road Complete Streets Plan in 2019. This plan included an extensive Public Outreach and Workshops with community members and stakeholders.
Phase 1 - Old Auburn Road Complete Streets Public Meeting Event:
- Outreach event at the Citrus Heights Public Works Showcase at Van Maren Park on May 18, 2023 .
- Outreach event at CHASEN Neighborhood Meeting July 18, 2023 at 7pm.
- Outreach event at City Scoop - Sylvan Community Center August 16, 2023.
- Outreach event at Sunrise Ranch (Area 6) community meeting on October 24, 2023.
- Public Workshop at Sunrise Tech Center on February 1, 2024.
- Event Summary
- Event Materials:
- Presentation
- Welcome Board
- Project Background
- Big Data - Who is driving on Old Auburn Road?
- Summary of Previous Outreach
- Information on Class IV (Protected) Bikeways
- Proposed Improvements
- Fair Oaks Blvd & Old Auburn Road - Interim (current) Improvements & Future Improvements
- Antelope Road & Old Auburn Road - Future Improvements
- Protected Intersection Information
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Contact
For questions about the project, please contact the General Services Department at 916-727-4770 or email OldAuburnCS@citrusheights.net.