Rocklin Q&A session

Rocklin Project Questions & Answers Session

 

During the Q&A session, participants could ask questions about the project and provide comments the project team should consider as they move along in the process. A member of the project team was monitoring the chat box and posed questions to DeMaio. Here's a general overview of the questions.

 

A: Did you consider an urban interchange? The only traffic signal needed is one. My experience ranges from Phoenix to Portland in the west.

Single-point urban interchanges are commonly referred to as such. One was not considered for this location due to its large footprint in the crossover area. Currently, the bridge does not meet those specifications, so it would need to be rebuilt. The bridge would need to be doubled and possibly tripled in size, resulting in high costs. As well, they do not work with highly skewed interchanges.

 

Are there any recent updates on how many students are actually on campus? Compared to a few years ago, I have seen a significant decrease in students in my business.

Attendance on campus has not yet returned to pre-COVID levels. Due to the proximity of the stadium entrance, Sierra College also encourages its students to use the Sierra College interchange. Additionally, Sierra College's address has been changed from Sierra College Blvd to Sierra College Blvd, so GPS will normally direct users to that entrance. In addition, 70% of students are back on campus at the start of this year, according to recent data.

 

There are homeless encampments on Rocklin Road by Salmon Way and the little overpass, where I live

over there. On these trails, what do we do to ensure safety?

There is no connection between the project and that issue. It would be best to work with code enforcement and the local police department, and they should be able to provide you with assistance.

 

Pedestrians and cyclists need a safer path along Rocklin Road in these places, I agree. For better visibility, especially as vehicles merge onto I-80, is it possible to paint green bike lanes until this project is underway?

At the moment, I'm not sure if we have room for that under there. It has been confirmed by the engineering team that we do not have the space.

 

A: There has been a lot of controversy over people diving over flyovers to quit their lives. Trains pass by them as they walk. As an executive RT, I have a lot of experience. Flyovers were designed so that people couldn't fly over them.

As a preventative measure, fencing will be installed. Our fencing needs will be determined as we proceed with Caltrans' design.

 

A: I am concerned as a business owner in that area off I-80. Caltrans, what are your plans for my gas delivery, etc.? How long should this project take? What is the best place to find that information? Do we get compensated for downtime?

There is already verbal agreement by Caltrans to take the abandoned roadway (the Old China Garden Road), which they will turn into a right-out-only road. As soon as the environmental approval is complete, a negotiation will take place. We will keep stakeholders and the public informed throughout the design process. We will discuss right-of-way access once the Environmental Document is approved.

 

What is the funding source? Do we use Rocklin City or Placer County?

A: Its a combination. Development impact fees are providing funding for the project. Regional Impact Fees are charged by Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA). So thats $16 million. Federal and state grants will provide the remaining funding. Last but not least, the sales tax measure must be mentioned.

 

In the past, a consultant claimed the eastbound side off-ramp going right would be in violation of the red light policy. I believe going to the right where there is no traffic should be allowed.

Caltrans will be responsible for running that light. The design has changed since the last meeting. Our turn meets the requirements for allowing a right turn on red. It would be necessary to allow the turn-on red for both lanes with the current design.

 

Are there two-way bike lanes?

There is a flow of traffic and it goes with it. To facilitate pedestrians and cyclists, we would construct a trail between Granite Drive and Agular Road that would allow walking on the left and walking on the right pavement markings.

 

Right after Agular Road is a gas station. I am at that Rocklin gas station. Is there still a chance to turn left?

It will be possible to continue to use the left turn access.

 

As for elevated crosswalks, the question was regarding conflict at the onramps and offramps, especially alternative 2. It may be assumed that traffic would already be slowing at these points with crosswalks in place. Are pedestrian signals intended to ensure their right of way? A better traffic calming system would be beneficial, however.

The Sierra Foothills Cycling Club was concerned about this problem with Alternative 2. In view of the speed of traffic out there, we are not doing raised crosswalks. Since they are turning onto a ramp, we cannot signalize them because they would back up onto Rocklin Road. In the case of these turns (eastbound on-ramps), less than 20 mph is designed for them.

 

What companies are consulting on this project?

As for public outreach, AIM Consulting handled it, Jacobs handled engineering, Fehr and Peers handled traffic analysis, Wood Rodgers handled surveying, and Bender Rosenthal managed right-of-way issues.

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