The Transportation, Air Quality and Climate Change (TAQCC) Committee of ECOS would like to share with you all the following events.
Dec. 1-3 — Community Open Houses re Green Line to the Airport
Dec. 1, 6:00 pm — Transit Riders Union initial meeting, at Breathe CA, 909 12th St.
Dec. 3, 6:00 pm — ECOS TAQCC meeting re ARB plan to reduce GHG, 2012 K St., Sacramento
Click here for more information.
Dec. 10 — Deadline for comments on Sacramento downtown Grid 2.0
The light rail to the airport is being planned, and local residents are encouraged to attend an open house meeting to provide feedback.
Based on Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) forecasts, the population in the area between downtown Sacramento, north and south Natomas, and the Sacramento International Airport is expected to increase by 36 percent (or 811,000 people) over the next 20 years.
The region is showing significant signs of economic recovery, and job growth is leading to housing growth after the building moratorium in Natomas was recently lifted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
This projected development calls for an increase in transportation infrastructure for the area and RT is working to provide access through the Green Line to the Airport light rail extension project. This project will extend the existing Green Line light rail service from the 7th & Richards/Township 9 light rail station on Richards Boulevard to the Sacramento International Airport and provide vital connections to various locations throughout Sacramento, including the Natomas communities.
The project is entering the environmental phase and RT is scheduling meetings that offer an opportunity for the public to provide comments related to the potential environmental effects of the project. Input received will become part of the public record and will be considered during environmental studies.
Staffed information stations with maps and other project materials will be available at the community open house meetings listed below. A brief presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.
North Natomas
Tuesday, December 1
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Natomas Park Elementary School
4700 Crest Drive, Sacramento
Downtown Sacramento
Wednesday, December 2
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Downtown Sacramento Public Library
828 I Street, Sacramento
South Natomas
Thursday, December 3
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
South Natomas Community Center
2921 Truxel Road, Sacramento
ECOS and Habitat 2020 are far from convinced that the use of this site for a multi-sport complex is warranted based upon the significant impacts that will result from its development. We would caution LAFCo that many of the significant impacts could be completely avoided with a more northerly or central location being chosen as an alternative site.
The Sac Grid 2.0 project outlines the plan for an improved downtown transportation network for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists. For the past year the City of Sacramento has evaluated existing conditions, researched best practices, evaluated transportation models and met with residents, property and business owners, developers, and other key stakeholders.
The proposed draft preferred transportation network highlights proposed improvements for: the roadway network, bicycle network, transit network, and improvements to enhance the pedestrian experience. Modifications made to the roadway network make room or take advantage of additional capacity to accommodate bicycle and transit improvements. Each map includes a description of types of improvements, as well as a rendering of improvements.
Saturday, December 5th, 2015, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, California 95816
You are invited to the Environmentalists Holiday Party, co-hosted by the Sierra Club Sacramento Group and the Environmental Council of Sacramento!
Featuring live music performed by Jenn Rogar!
A main dish, a vegetarian option and some beverages will be provided.
Please bring a beverage to share, along with your favorite side dish, salad or dessert to complete this holiday potluck.
Cost: $10 (to cover room rental and main dish)
Mailing address: PO Box 1526, Sacramento, CA 95812
Email: office [at] ecosacramento [dot] net
909 12th St., Suite 203, Sacramento, CA 95814