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Big Boost for Small Solutions to Housing Crisis
Governor Newsom signs three bills that make it easier to build ADUs
October 10, 2019: As we pointed out in June, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are an inexpensive and environmentally friendly way to boost housing.
The small secondary units on residential lots, also known as granny flats, carriage houses, in-law units, or backyard cabins, provide more affordable housing in existing communities without changing the existing fabric of residential neighborhoods. They can meet the needs of low- to moderate-income families without the need for public subsidy.
Given that about three-fourths of the SACOG region’s homes are single family houses, ADUs could provide a viable avenue to increase the naturally affordable housing stock in the region.
Paving the Way for Better Commutes
Biggest freeway project in the region since 1975 will bring faster travel times and smoother rides to I-5
September 30, 2019: Look out, I-5 is getting some major work done, all to improve commutes and make carpooling a lot easier.
The SAC 5 Corridor Enhancement Project, which began in July, is the biggest freeway construction/expansion project in the region since 1975. The work will occur one mile south of Elk Grove Boulevard to the American River viaduct and will include 67 miles of new and rehabilitated lanes and 23 miles of carpool lanes, or High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.
Planning Begins For Sunrise Mall’s New Future
City of Citrus Heights steps in to lead a reimagination of dated mall
September 30, 2019: After 13 years of falling sales at Sunrise Mall the City of Citrus Heights has begun a “visioning process” to reimagine the future of what was once the region’s dominant mall.
Since 1996, sales at the mall have declined by 50 percent and about a quarter of its retail space is vacant. The 25 acre mall building is surrounded by another 75 acres of vastly underused parking.
Live Oak Comes Alive
Housing demand boosted by Camp Fire victims
September 30, 2019: Live Oak, the greater Sacramento region’s northernmost city (population 8,771), has quietly been building homes and hatching plans to revamp its Main Street, Highway 99.
Calendar
Public Hearing Draft 2020 MTP/SCS – Sacramento
October 24, 2019
SACOG,
1415 L Street, 3rd Floor,
Sacramento,
From 5:30-6:30.
Oral comments on the Draft EIR will be accepted at this meeting.
Sacramento Regional Transit Unmet Transit Needs Hearing
Sacramento RT Auditorium - 1400 29th Street, Sacramento, CA
Let your opinion be heard
Provide your public comments during the Monday, October 28, 2019 Sacramento Regional Transit Unmet Transit Needs Hearing.
LOCATION: Sacramento RT Auditorium
1400 29th Street, Sacramento, CA
Transit Access: RT routes 30, 38, 67, 68 and RT Light Rail (Gold Line). Paratransit, Inc. is available for riders with qualifying disabilities.
1415 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
City of Galt Unmet Transit Needs Hearing
Galt Council Chambers - 380 Civic Drive, Galt, CA
Let your opinion be heard
Provide your public comments during the Wednesday, October 30, 2019 City of Galt Unmet Transit Needs Hearing.
LOCATION: Galt Council Chambers
380 Civic Drive, Galt, CA
Transit Access: SCT/Link General Public Dial-a-Ride, Delta Route, Highway 99 Express and Galt/Sacramento Commuter Express.
Please note – Spanish Interpretation will be provided.
1415 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
City of Davis Unmet Transit Needs Hearing
Davis Council Chambers - 23 Russell Blvd., Davis, CA
Let your opinion be heard
Provide your public comments during the Monday, November 4, 2019 City of Davis Unmet Transit Needs Hearing.
LOCATION: Davis Council Chambers
23 Russell Blvd., Davis, CA
Transit Access: Unitrans routes E, L, M, Q and P. Davis Community Transit is available for riders traveling within Davis with qualifying disabilities. Yolobus routes 42A and 42B. Yolobus Special is available for riders traveling from outside Davis within Yolo County that have qualifying disabilities.
1415 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
Sutter & Yuba Counties Unmet Transit Needs Hearing
Yuba County Government Center - 915 8th Street, Marysville, CA
Let your opinion be heard
Provide your public comments during the Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Sutter & Yuba Counties Unmet Transit Needs Hearing.
LOCATION: Yuba County Government Center
915 8th Street, Marysville, CA
Transit Access: Yuba-Sutter Transit Routes 1 and 4. Yuba-Sutter Transit Dial-a-Ride service is available for riders with qualifying disabilities or seniors (65+).
1415 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
City of Elk Grove Unmet Transit Needs Hearing
Elk Grove Council Chambers - 8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA
Let your opinion be heard
Provide your public comments during the Wednesday, November 6, 2019 City of Elk Grove Unmet Transit Needs Hearing.
LOCATION: Elk Grove Council Chambers
8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA
Transit Access: e-tran routes 110, 113, and RT Light Rail (Blue Line). e-van is available for those with qualifying disabilities traveling within Elk Grove. Transfers between Paratransit, Inc. and e-van are available for those with qualifying disabilities traveling from outside Elk Grove.
1415 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR SACOG DRAFT MTP/SCS AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE ASSOCIATED DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AMENDMENT TO THE MTIP, AND AIR QUALITY CONFORMITY ANALYSIS
Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is pleased to announce the release of the following documents on September 23, 2019:
City of Elk Grove Unmet Transit Needs Hearing
Elk Grove Council Chambers - 8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA
Let your opinion be heard
Provide your public comments during the Wednesday, November 6, 2019 City of Elk Grove Unmet Transit Needs Hearing.
LOCATION: Elk Grove Council Chambers
8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA
Transit Access: e-tran routes 110, 113, and RT Light Rail (Blue Line). e-van is available for those with qualifying disabilities traveling within Elk Grove. Transfers between Paratransit, Inc. and e-van are available for those with qualifying disabilities traveling from outside Elk Grove.
1415 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
Sutter & Yuba Counties Unmet Transit Needs Hearing
Yuba County Government Center - 915 8th Street, Marysville, CA
Let your opinion be heard
Provide your public comments during the Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Sutter & Yuba Counties Unmet Transit Needs Hearing.
LOCATION: Yuba County Government Center
915 8th Street, Marysville, CA
Transit Access: Yuba-Sutter Transit Routes 1 and 4. Yuba-Sutter Transit Dial-a-Ride service is available for riders with qualifying disabilities or seniors (65+).
1415 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
City of Davis Unmet Transit Needs Hearing
Davis Council Chambers - 23 Russell Blvd., Davis, CA
Let your opinion be heard
Provide your public comments during the Monday, November 4, 2019 City of Davis Unmet Transit Needs Hearing.
LOCATION: Davis Council Chambers
23 Russell Blvd., Davis, CA
Transit Access: Unitrans routes E, L, M, Q and P. Davis Community Transit is available for riders traveling within Davis with qualifying disabilities. Yolobus routes 42A and 42B. Yolobus Special is available for riders traveling from outside Davis within Yolo County that have qualifying disabilities.
1415 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
City of Galt Unmet Transit Needs Hearing
Galt Council Chambers - 380 Civic Drive, Galt, CA
Let your opinion be heard
Provide your public comments during the Wednesday, October 30, 2019 City of Galt Unmet Transit Needs Hearing.
LOCATION: Galt Council Chambers
380 Civic Drive, Galt, CA
Transit Access: SCT/Link General Public Dial-a-Ride, Delta Route, Highway 99 Express and Galt/Sacramento Commuter Express.
Please note – Spanish Interpretation will be provided.
1415 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Regional Transit Unmet Transit Needs Hearing
Sacramento RT Auditorium - 1400 29th Street, Sacramento, CA
Let your opinion be heard
Provide your public comments during the Monday, October 28, 2019 Sacramento Regional Transit Unmet Transit Needs Hearing.
LOCATION: Sacramento RT Auditorium
1400 29th Street, Sacramento, CA
Transit Access: RT routes 30, 38, 67, 68 and RT Light Rail (Gold Line). Paratransit, Inc. is available for riders with qualifying disabilities.
1415 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
SACOG Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing
SACOG Board Room - 1415 L Street, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA
Let your opinion be heard
Provide your public comments during the Thursday, January 16, 2020 SACOG Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing.
LOCATION: SACOG – Board Room
1415 L Street, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA
1415 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR COMMENT ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE SACOG MTIP
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) will hold a public hearing to review Amendment #11 to the 2019-22 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP). The hearing will be held 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., August 22, 2019, at SACOG, 1415 L Street, Suite 300, Sacramento CA. The MTIP is the short-range transportation program for the SACOG region, which includes the counties of Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba, and portions of El Dorado and Placer County.