Strategic Deployment Plan - sacog

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SUMMARY
City of Rancho Cordova General Plan
http://gp.cityofranchocordova.org/
City of Rancho Cordova
Ongoing preparation of City’s first General Plan, completion by June 2005. A
Vision Book/Interim General Plan was adopted in August 2004.
To develop a set of policies and programs for the 96-square mile desired
ultimate boundary. The planning process will incorporate extensive public
outreach, including visioning workshops with the public, monthly public
meetings with the General Plan Advisory Committee, and special study
sessions and public hearings with the Planning Commission and the City
Council.
The Vision Book/ Interim General Plan reflects the compilation of ideas from
the community on a wide variety of topics related to the future of Rancho
Cordova. It includes ideas which relate to specific sites and issues, as well
as ideas which are more conceptual in nature. Some of the visions can be
achieved in the near term and will be reflected in the short-term
development of the city; others may take longer to achieve and will rely on
regional cooperation and the dedication of the City to reach the goals.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DOCUMENT
Land uses in Rancho Cordova should generally reflect the types and intensity of land uses shown in
the Blueprint’s “Scenario C” which envisions relatively higher overall residential densities than
currently in place. While not establishing “build-out targets”, this land use scenario anticipates
the addition of approximately 54,000 to 60,000 new households and 48,000 new hobs in the
Rancho Cordova city limits (based on assumptions used in the Blueprint process), with possible
additional growth in the planning area.
Redevelopment along Folsom Boulevard which focuses regeneration of retail development and
Transit-Oriented Development near light rail stations, in particular new the Mills Station light rail
stop and other underutilized areas.
Create walkable neighborhoods and pedestrian oriented new development
Transformation and revitalization of existing commercial corridors and centers and of the City’s
neighborhoods
Reduce congestion on streets and highways
Expanded and improved public transit including light rail, bus, and other modes
Intra-city bus service
User-friendly public transit facilities
Mixed use roadway system
Expanded and new bike and pedestrian routes and options for local and regional connectivity
Improved connectivity to the American River Parkway bike trail
Pedestrian circulation that provides safer alternative routes independent from high-volume
roadways
Neighborhood traffic calming
The use of ITS ideas including “smart highways”
Multimodal solutions
Expand use of alternative transportation (bicycle and pedestrian, light rail, and bus) to reduce air
pollution
097860000 SACOG ITS Strategic Deployment Plan
Existing Conditions Summary Report 050105 23 Task 1.1 – ITS Existing Conditions Report
03/15/05