City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of April 18, 2016
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E. Bidwell Street Improvements
Beginning May 2, crews will begin work on the final phase of the E. Bidwell Street Widening Project, located between Oak Avenue Parkway and Broadstone Parkway. The pavement on E. Bidwell Street will be repaired and resurfaced to improve the drivability and extend the lifespan of the heavily-traveled corridor. The project also includes traffic signal system upgrades, irrigation installation, roadway striping and new energy-efficient LED street lights. Most of the work will take place over a six-week period between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. to minimize traffic impacts. For more information about the project, contact Public Works Project Manager Ryan Chance at 916-355-8346 or [email protected].
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Amgen Tour of California Traffic Impacts Announced
America's largest cycling race, the Amgen Tour of California, will bring the excitement of professional cycling to Folsom on Friday, May 20. The world's top cyclists will be in town, offering an exciting opportunity to showcase our community before a world-wide television audience.
This large-scale event will create traffic impacts for personal and business travelers along the course and surrounding roadways, including the Historic District, where the race starts and ends. The race course will be open during peak morning and evening commute times, but will be closed from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All route and road closure information is now available on the City of Folsom's website. For race day detour recommendations call 916-608-6222. The City of Folsom thanks you for your patience with the one-day traffic impacts.
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Forum Tonight: Keeping Folsom a Vibrant City
Join the Folsom Chamber of Commerce for an energized discussion featuring current leaders and up-and-coming millennials about plans to keep Folsom a vibrant city. The interactive, free forum is the third of a four part Issues and Insight series presented by the Folsom Chamber of Commerce. Panelists include:
Voice of Today's Folsom
Evert Palmer, Folsom City Manager
Debbie Bettencourt, Folsom Cordova Unified School District Superintendent
John Krueger, Greater Sacramento Area Economic Council Executive Vice President
Voice of Folsom's Millennials
Justin Raithel, Chief Operating Officer at Revolutions Naturopathic
Anna Ballard, Director of California Government Affairs at Intel Corporation
Shaina DiMariano, DDS/Owner at DiMariano Family Dentistry
The forum will be held at Folsom Lake College from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Parking permits are available for $2 at the self-serve stations. Learn more.
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Food Truck Safari Wednesday
Head over to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 for delicious food truck fare and live music by Ruby Jaye. The lineup of SactoMoFo food trucks includes Baconmania, Cluck 'n' Chuck, Drewski's Hot Rod, Cowtown Creamery, Hefty Gyros, An Honest Pie, La Mex Taqueria, Smoker's Wild BBQ, The Sweet Spot, and Wandering Boba. The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is located at 403 Stafford Street. This event is held rain or shine, and continues year-round on the third Wednesday of each month.
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Great Scott Bike and Walk Event
Enjoy 30 miles of beautiful country roads, closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the exclusive use of cyclists and pedestrians. This free event is made possible by the City of Folsom, Sacramento County, El Dorado County, the City of Rancho Cordova, the 50 Corridor Chambers of Commerce, and a variety of community sponsors. Fast riders can access the course from 8 to 9 a.m. and the speed limit slows for family-friendly rides from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find route and registration details at
www.BikeGreatScott.com
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Fast Freddie Gran Fondo Folsom
Join former pro racer and 2016 Amgen Tour of California race ambassador "Fast Freddie" Rodriguez for this fundraising ride to support programs to get underprivileged kids on bikes. The Fondo takes place on Saturday, May 7, starting at 8 a.m. from Folsom's Historic District amphitheater. Two routes are offered: 41 miles and 75 miles - both rides feature beautiful foothill and farm country scenery. For more information about the routes and registration details, visit www.ffgranfondo.net.
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Love My Mom 5K on Saturday, May 7
Kick off your Mother's Day weekend with a morning of fitness and fun! The 2nd annual Love My Mom 5K takes place on Saturday, May 7. Join us as we honor and celebrate moms and their tireless commitment to family and community at this fun event presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Palladio. The 5K course - 3.1 miles - is flat and closed to traffic, making it an ideal route whether you're a runner, walker, or stroller strider. Register today! Visit www.folsom.ca.us for information and a link to online registration.
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Christine BrainerdCommunications Manager
City of Folsom 916-351-3360 (office)
[email protected] www.folsom.ca.us |
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