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Community Development Agency, Transportation Division, recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 067-2016 sanctioning the closure of White Rock Road from the County line to Carson Crossing Road and South Shingle Road from the County line to Settlers Trail in the El Dorado Hills Area on Sunday, May 1, 2016, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., for the “2016 Great Scott! Road Bike & Walk Event”, subject to conditions set forth in Resolution 110-79 dated May 1, 1979.
FUNDING: Road Fund. (In-kind staff time, County vehicles, barricade and sign usage)
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Agency, Transportation Division is recommending Board approval of the road closures to provide for the safety of participants, volunteers and spectators along the course, and to assist in the success of this community event. Other involved agencies have made no objections to this closure.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The “2016 Great Scott! Road Bike & Walk Event” (Event) is the 6th year for this event which is jointly sponsored by County of Sacramento, City of Folsom, City of Rancho Cordova and El Dorado County. The Sacramento Area Council of Governments is also participating this year and this event will kick off their regional “2016 May is Bike Month” promotion. The other agencies are closing portions of Scott Road, White Rock Road and Placerville Road in Sacramento County to provide a total of 30 miles for the event. These closures will provide bicyclists and pedestrians with an opportunity to travel on stretches of road with no through motor vehicle traffic that have rolling hills and impressive views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Event will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2016, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Participants can enter and exit at any entrance.
In El Dorado County, White Rock Road will be closed from the Sacramento/El Dorado County line to Carson Crossing Road. New this year is the closure of South Shingle Ro...
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