Over $1M in funding secured for Folsom Lake Crossing safety;$4M for Empire Ranch interchange Folsom Times

Report: Funding Secured for Folsom Area Traffic Improvement Projects

On Wednesday afternoon, the House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which included $22,257,000 in federal assistance for local safety, water, and transportation & infrastructure projects in California’s Third Congressional District requested by Rep. Kevin Kiley.

Sustainable Development Goals

1. Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
2. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
3. Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Funding Details

• Folsom Lake Crossing Safety Improvement Project: $1,040,000 to enhance road safety by adding a median barrier rail to minimize head-on collisions, injuries, and fatalities.
• Empire Ranch Interchange Project: $4,000,000 to construct a new interchange on US-50 to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety.

“My top priority will always be protecting the quality of life in our area. The federal funding we secured today will ease traffic congestion in South Placer and Folsom, strengthen public safety, provide access to safe drinking water, and significantly bolster fire-fighting capabilities across the Tahoe region and Eastern Sierras. I want to thank the community leaders who worked with me to make the case for these important projects to improve our roads, reduce traffic, and advance safety,” said Rep. Kiley.

Additional Projects in Rep. Kiley’s District

• Roseville Blue Oaks Boulevard Roadway and Bridge Widening Project: $3,200,000 to widen the Blue Oaks Roadway and Boulevard Bridge to alleviate a critical transportation bottleneck.
• Placer County First Responders Radio Interoperability Project: $1,000,000 to purchase radios for the Sheriff’s Office to improve communication and interoperability among law enforcement agencies.
• Truckee Law Enforcement Radio Project: $468,000 to upgrade the Truckee Police Department’s radios to improve interoperability, coordination, and communication with various agencies.
• PRIDE Industries Transportation Modernization Project: $1,000,000 to modernize transportation fleet for people with disabilities, promoting independence and access to employment opportunities.
• City of Loyalton Water Infrastructure Project: $2,000,000 to replace the deteriorating main water line and enable the fire department to better fight fires.
• Kings Beach Drinking Water and Fire Suppression Improvement Project: $1,250,000 to replace old water pipes, install new fire hydrants, and improve water supply for fire suppression in Kings Beach.
• PST A-15 Broadband Project: $4,224,000 to construct fiber optic networks to provide reliable, high-speed broadband services to rural residents.
• Bridgeport Ambulance Replacement Project: $215,000 to replace an ambulance used by a critical care facility.
• Kokila Reservoir Replacement Project: $1,250,000 to replace the aging Kokila Reservoir with a new partially buried prestressed tank.
• Georgetown Divide Public Utility District Water Reliability and Fire Resiliency Storage Tank Project: $1,250,000 to construct a 2-million-gallon fire resilient water storage tank.
• South Tahoe Public Utility District for Enhancing the Resilience of Critical Water Infrastructure: $1,000,000 to replace deteriorating waterlines, improve infrastructure, and install new fire hydrants.

The Bill passed in the House by a vote of 339-85.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Targets, and Indicators

1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
   • Target 3.6: By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
     • Indicator: Number of accidents, injuries, and fatalities on Folsom Lake Crossing road
2. SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
   • Target 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
     • Indicator: Access to safe drinking water in City of Loyalton
3. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
   • Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Folsom Lake Crossing Safety Improvement Project
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Empire Ranch Interchange project
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Roseville Blue Oaks Boulevard Roadway and Bridge Widening Project
     • Indicator: Funding secured for PST A-15 Broadband Project
4. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   • Target 11.2: By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems for all
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Folsom Lake Crossing Safety Improvement Project
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Empire Ranch Interchange project
5. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
   • Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Placer County First Responders Radio Interoperability Project
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Truckee Law Enforcement Radio Project

2. Specific Targets and Indicators

1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
   • Target 3.6: By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
     • Indicator: Number of accidents, injuries, and fatalities on Folsom Lake Crossing road (59 accidents, 47 injuries, and 3 fatalities in the past 5 years)
2. SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
   • Target 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
     • Indicator: Access to safe drinking water in City of Loyalton
3. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
   • Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Folsom Lake Crossing Safety Improvement Project ($1,040,000)
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Empire Ranch Interchange project ($4,000,000)
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Roseville Blue Oaks Boulevard Roadway and Bridge Widening Project ($3,200,000)
     • Indicator: Funding secured for PST A-15 Broadband Project ($4,224,000)
4. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   • Target 11.2: By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems for all
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Folsom Lake Crossing Safety Improvement Project ($1,040,000)
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Empire Ranch Interchange project ($4,000,000)
5. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
   • Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Placer County First Responders Radio Interoperability Project ($1,000,000)
     • Indicator: Funding secured for Truckee Law Enforcement Radio Project ($468,000)

3. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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