Improve Mobility
Hazel Avenue currently carries 38,000 to 52,000 vehicles per
day. However, the roadway is designed to only serve 36,000 vehicles.
Based on the anticipated population and employment growth in
the region, the travel demands for Hazel Avenue will significantly
increase. A multimodal approach to improving mobility that includes
cars, trucks, transit, bicycles and pedestrians will be necessary.
Example of peak period congestion on Hazel Avenue
Example of landscaping improvements with
a bus stop facility.
Aesthetic Enhancements
The natural settings of Lake Natoma and the American River Parkway
provide aesthetic values in the southern portion of the corridor.
The remainder of the corridor, however, lacks a consistent aesthetic
theme. Mobility improvements provide an opportunity to add aesthetic
value through landscaping and urban design features.
Access to Recreational Facilities
Due to the numerous recreational facilities within the Hazel
Avenue corridor, improving their accessibility is an important
issue for this study. Multiple parks and recreation centers
within the surrounding communities rely on Hazel Avenue for
entry, such as:
Lake Natoma
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Phoenix Park
American River Parkway
Sunrise Recreation Area
American River Equestrian Trail
CSUS Aquatic Center
Miller Park
Jedediah Smith Bike Trail
Orangevale Community Center & Park
Pecan Park
Almond Park
Encourage Community Involvement
The public's needs and interests with regard to Hazel Avenue
are critical for the decision-making process throughout the
study. The County of Sacramento Department of Transportation
seeks to create a partnership with the community by implementing
a special community involvement process for Hazel Avenue. The
Community Advisory Committee (CAC) was a group of community representatives
actively engaged in developing alternative improvement proposals
for Hazel Avenue. View
the CAC's Problem Objective Statement.
