Final 2011/14 MTIP - sacog

SACOG Response
Item 1
Federal regulations require that SACOG list the Rancho Cordova Parkway Interchange in
the MTIP because the project meets the federal definition of regionally significant, is
planned in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), and may require a federal action
(23 CFR 450.216 (h)).
For reference, the Rancho Cordova Parkway Interchange, SAC24220, is located on page
74 of Appendix 3 of the Draft 2011/14 MTIP. As part of the new MTIP, Rancho
Cordova revised the project to change the cost of the phases and to delay the completion
year from 2014 to 2017. The MTIP shows local funds programmed for preliminary
engineering in 2011 and some right-of-way work in 2014. The rest of the right-of-way
and construction funds are outside the four years of the MTIP. The total cost is estimated
at $128 million.
SACOG staff understands that the City of Rancho Cordova did not pursue the Citrus
Road location for a new (south only) interchange due to inadequate interchange spacing
requirements. The spacing along highway 50 between Sunrise Boulevard and the Citrus
Road under-crossing is about 1/3 rd of a mile. The minimum Caltrans interchange spacing
requirement for urban areas is 1.5km or slightly less than one mile (0.93miles).
SACOG understands that the City of Rancho Cordova plans to release the draft
environmental document for public review and comment by year end. They have been
meeting with a Citizens Advisory Committee from the Gold River area and will have
additional public outreach as part of the environmental process.
Item 2
Citrus Road is a local road owned by both the City of Rancho Cordova and the County of
Sacramento. Citrus Road is not in the MTIP, nor is it subject to this action for any
recommended changes. For background reference, Citrus Road appears to be a former
rail spur and former vehicle undercrossing of U.S. 50, parallel to Sunrise Boulevard. It is
currently open to bicycles and pedestrians and is closed to vehicular traffic. SACOG
staff toured the facility on September 1, 2010.
The MTP and planning documents from both jurisdictions identify this under-crossing of
Highway 50 as a bicycle facility and a future transit corridor. The corridor has the
potential to be a connection between the Sunrise Light Rail Station and Fair Oaks
Boulevard north of the American River for travelers who opt for alternative modes to
avoid congestion on Sunrise Boulevard.
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