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City Council Approves New Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Master Plan

City Council Approves New Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Master Plan

West Sacramento First in Region to Support Low-Stress Bike Network And Neighborhood Connectivity

On May 8, 2013 the City of West Sacramento became the first city in the Sacramento region to support development of a “low-stress bike network” when the City Council approved the 2013 West Sacramento Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Master Plan.

The low-stress bike network would be designed to encourage more West Sacramento residents and workers to use their bikes for local trips for both recreation and their commute.  It would include an expansion of bike lanes on streets with up to four total lanes and a speed limit of up to 30 miles per hour (35 miles per hour if a raised median is present) and on shared streets with up to three total lanes and a speed limit of up to 25 miles per hour)... Read More

Bicycles, Boxing and Baseball at the Cemetery

Bicycles, Boxing and Baseball at the Cemetery

Sacramentans have always worked hard—and played hard, too! Join us on Saturday, May 4 at 10:00 am, to learn about boxers and baseball players from the old days, and how bicyclists helped spur the development of our modern highway system. Bicycles and velocipedes encouraged.

The cemetery is located at 1000 Broadway, Sacramento. Free parking is available in the lot at 10th & Broadway, across the street from the 10th Street entrance. Tours are free; however, donations are appreciated and benefit cemetery preservation. For more information, call 916-448-0811 or 916-264-7839.

 

Sacramento History Tour at the Cemetery

Sacramento History Tour at the Cemetery

Learn about the early history of Sacramento by taking a tour of the cemetery on April 27 at 10:00 am. You’ll hear about the city’s pioneer leaders, as well as interesting facts, such as the meaning of “Urbs Indomita” on the Sacramento City seal.

The cemetery is located at 1000 Broadway, Sacramento. Free parking is available in the lot at 10th & Broadway, across the street from the 10th Street entrance. Tours are free; however, donations are appreciated and benefit cemetery preservation.

For more information, call 916-264-7839 or 916-448-0811, or visit www.oldcitycemetery.com.

Murders, Mayhem & Scuttlebutt

Murders, Mayhem & Scuttlebutt

Join us on April 6 at 10:00 am as we delve into murders, mayhem and scuttlebutt in Sacramento’s early days. You won’t believe the things people thought they could get away with!

The cemetery is located at 1000 Broadway, Sacramento. Free parking is available in the lot at 10th & Broadway, across the street from the 10th Street entrance. Tours are free; however, donations are appreciated and benefit cemetery preservation.

For more information, call 916-264-7839 or 916-448-0811 or visit www.oldcitycemetery.com.

Public Notice of Proposed Pioneer Bluff Bridge Project

Public Notice of Proposed Pioneer Bluff Bridge Project

The City of West Sacramento proposes to build a bridge that connects South River Road across the Barge Canal. The proposed bridge connects the existing two  lane South River Road cul-de-sac on the north side of the Barge Canal to South River Road on the south side of the Barge Canal.

The bridge will include one 12-foot lane in each direction and one future un-striped 12-foot lane in each direction, a 2-foot raised median and shoulders, and two 6-foot walkways separated from traffic by a concrete barrier.

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Historic Holiday Fun On Folsom’s Sutter Street

Historic Holiday Fun On Folsom’s Sutter Street

Guest post by Maria Kniestedt

If you’re looking for an old-fashioned holiday tradition that has a little something for both big and little kids alike, head to Historic Sutter Street in Folsom tomorrow, December 7 from 6-9 p.m. for the annual Christmas tree lighting.

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