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* Bid Notices/RFPs Parking in Historic Folsom  * Traffic Safety Committee * Stormwater Management * Bus and Light Rail Fares and Routes * Public Works Day * Commercial  Vehicle Routes
 * Capital SouthEast Connector JPA            

Public Works Department

The Public Works Department is responsible for design and management of capital improvement projects
and the maintenance of City streets, roads, street lights, traffic signals, and storm water drainage facilities.
Department staff also manage operation of the City's transit system and Folsom Stage Line.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

From Left to Right:

Richard Lorenz, Public Works Director; Kent Gary, Transit, Fleet and Solid Waste Manager; Bob Horn, Streets Manager; Cindy Winslow Patrinellis, Sr. Management Analyst

Mission Statement

The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide timely and cost-effective public works services and programs that ensure the community’s health, safety and welfare; protect and enhance the environment; further orderly development of the City’s infrastructure; and, exemplify a total commitment to customer service.

Contact Information

Public Works Administration/Engineering:
(8 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday)

(916) 355-7272

FAX:

(916) 351-0525

E-mail:

pwdept@folsom.ca.us

Richard Lorenz, Public Works Director/City Engineer

(916) 355-7268

Kent Gary, Interim Fleet Manager

  (916) 355-8368

Cindy Patrinellis, Senior Management Analyst

(916) 355-7365

Bob Horn, Street Operations Manager

(916) 355-8340

Kent Gary, Transit Chief

(916) 355-8368

Streets Division (Road Repair, Street Sweeping, Storm Drain cleaning)

(916) 355-8344

Traffic Maintenance Division (Signals, Streetlights & Signs)

(916) 355-8348

Transit Division (Folsom Stage Line, Dial-A-Ride, Light Rail)

(916) 355-8395

Public Works Statistics

(Published annually; current as of June 30, 2011)

Miles of streets

259

Number of street lights

6,667

Number of traffic signals

100

Miles of storm drains

250


Capital SouthEast Connector JPA:

The City of Folsom is one of five agencies represented in a Joint Powers Authority that
is tasked with the development of a new transportation corridor that will connect the
City of Elk Grove, Sacramento County, the City of Rancho Cordova, the City of Folsom
and El Dorado County. 

Draft Program Environmental Impact Report can be viewed by using the links below.

SEC Draft PEIR Volume 1 of 2
SEC Draft PEIR Volume 2 of 2

Bid Notices/RFPs: 

Project Title:  TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT EAST NATOMA ST/BOWEN DRIVE
Project Description:  Installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of E. Natoma and Bowen Drive
Release Date:   April 10, 2012
Engineer's Estimate:   Approximately $200,000 
Plans & Spec. Cost:  $10 (plus $2 shipping upon request) or via email at zbosch@folsom.ca.us at no cost
Bid Opening:   Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. 
Estimated Award Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Contact Information:     Zach Bosch, (916) 355-7379, zbosch@folsom.ca.us

Project Title: TRAFFIC STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS, 2012
Project Description: Annual striping contract to restripe lane lines, crosswalks and replace worn reflectors around the City of Folsom
Release Date: April 10, 2012
Engineer's Estimate: Approximately $100,000
Plans & Spec. Cost: $10.00 per set, $5 shipping; free via email
Bid Opening: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Estimated Award Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Contact Information: Zach Bosch, (916) 355-7379, zbosch@folsom.ca.us



Parking in Historic Folsom

The Sutter Streetscape project was completed in March 2011 and added over 40 new on-street parking
spaces to the inventory of available parking in the Historic District.  However, there are many changes still
in the works for Historic Folsom, and we are still faced with parking challenges.  In Spring 2011, construction
commenced on the Historic Folsom Station public plaza improvements, which will permanently eliminate all
surface parking in the Railroad Block.  It is therefore important that visitors and employees work together
to make the best use of parking in Historic Folsom.

To that end, the City developed a parking map and accompanying guide to assist motorists to find the best
available parking for their needs.  To view a parking map that shows the location of all public parking in the
Historic District, including any time limits,  click here.

For an information sheet for visitors/customers and employees/merchants,  which includes a few tips and
pointers for parking in the Historic District and City of Folsom contact information,  click here.


Public Works Day

 

Every year, the Public Works and Utilities Departments celebrate Public Works Day to commemorate the
achievements of public works in the daily lives of all Americans.  The City of Folsom's celebration is
scheduled each year during the American Public Works Association's nationally proclaimed "National Public
Works Week", which is observed during the third full week of May.  This year national Public Works Week
will be May 20 through May 26.  The 2012 national theme is "Public Works: Creating a Lasting Impression." 

The City of Folsom celebrates Public Works Day on the Wednesday of National Public Works Week. 
Other City Departments join in the fun and create a joint Public Works Day and Public Participation Day.  Public
Participation Day gives visitors an opportunity to meet City employees and gain information about the many
City departments. Please join us for the fun each year.
The next City of Folsom Public Works Day is scheduled for
Wednesday, May 23, 2012. It will be held at City Lions Park (next to the Library) between 9:30 and noon.

 

 


Educational materials, information on the many City departments, games and interactive activities are offered
during Public Works and Public Participation Day.  Curby the Robot and City equipment and vehicles are
available for viewing.

For more information, please contact Leslie Anton at (916) 355-7303 or at lanton@folsom.ca.us

Commercial Vehicle Routes

Any commercial vehicle or combination of vehicles as defined in Section 260 of the California Vehicle Code having a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVW) of weighing 10,001 pounds or more, with an origin or destination point within the
City, of freight, merchandise or load, must drive on streets designated as local truck routes.  These vehicles may
leave to local truck route only to pick up or deliver freight, merchandise, or load, within the City of Folsom, and
must do so from the local truck route point that is closest to the destination site.  These vehicles must return to
and use the local truck route to make subsequent deliveries or pick ups.  Residential streets shall not be used
unless the delivery or pick up destination is on that street or immediately adjoining streets.  Commercial truck
routes are as follows:

  1. Greenback Lane from the Sacramento County line to Folsom Blvd
  2. Folsom Blvd from Greenback Lane to U.S. Highway 50
  3. Blue Ravine Road from Folsom Blvd to East Natoma Street, then transitioning into Green Valley Road where it
    continues to the El Dorado County line
  4. Iron Point Road from Folsom Blvd to El Dorado County line
  5. East Bidwell Street from Blue Ravine Rd to U.S. Highway 50
  6. Empire Ranch Road from El Dorado County line to Iron Point Road
  7. Oak Avenue Parkway from East Bidwell Street to Blue Ravine Road
  8. Glenn Drive from Folsom Boulevard to Riley Street
  9. East Natoma Street from Blue Ravine Road to Folsom Prison Road

The City also maintains a network of roads for use by commercial vehicles that comply with the Surface Transportation
Accessibility Act (STAA).  Such vehicles, which are in excess of the maximum legal length defined in the California
Vehicle Code, may leave the State Highway System and use surface streets that are marked with the following STAA
terminal access signs:


                                                                


STAA terminal access routes in the City of Folsom are as follows:

1.        Prairie City Road from U.S. Highway 50 to Glenn Drive

2.       Folsom Boulevard from U.S. Highway 50 to Glenn Drive

3.       East Bidwell Street from U.S. Highway 50 to Broadstone Parkway

4.       Broadstone Parkway from East Bidwell Street to Clarksville Road

5.       Clarksville Road from Broadstone Parkway to Bundrick Drive

6.       Iron Point Road from East Bidwell Street to Cavitt Drive

7.       Glenn Drive from Folsom Boulevard to Riley Street

A map of the truck route system can be viewed by clicking   here.

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