Welcome to the winter edition of the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) newsletter. During these difficult times of shelter at home, impacts upon our local economy, and worries about our health, we appreciate the opportunity to keep you informed about local transportation topics within our community. This month’s newsletter focuses on our regional roadway Read More…
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SPRTA Model & Regional Impact Fee Update
The South Placer Regional Transportation Authority (SPRTA) Board of Directors is currently composed of four members from the Placer County Transportation District Board from Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville and Placer County. The SPRTA Board recently approved a contract with a traffic engineering firm, WSP, to update the travel demand forecasting model and Regional Transportation and Air Read More…
Freeway Service Patrol
If your car breaks down on Interstate 80 or State Route 65 during morning or afternoon rush hours, who should you call? Your best friend? Your mom? Your mechanic? No. Wait for arrival of the Placer County Freeway Service Patrol. What is the Freeway Service Patrol? The Freeway Service Patrol is a special team of Read More…
Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Update
What is the Placer County Airport Land Use Commission? One of the Placer County Transportation Agency’s (PCTPA) important responsibilities is to serve as the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) for Placer County. The ALUC is the body designated by State law to produce Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans in accordance with statutory guidance through a Read More…
Mike’s Message: Spring 2020 Update
Welcome to the spring edition of the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA)newsletter. During these unprecedented times, we appreciate the opportunity to keep you informed about local transportation topics within our community. That being said, this certainly has been an unusual Spring! I’d like to start by saying how much my team and I appreciate Read More…
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements: The Lifeline of Our Economy
First and foremost, we at PCTPA want to acknowledge the resilience of our residents and businesses in Placer County. The ongoing stay-at-home orders have not been easy for our community and have put many of us in a vulnerable position. Despite businesses shuttering their doors and residents confined to their homes, or in some cases, Read More…
It’s All About the Dollars
It’s All About the Dollars When it comes to traffic relief to keep people safe and the economy moving, it takes money to attract money. We’ve always known how important it is for our first responders to get to us when we need help, and then get us to the hospital, as quickly and safely Read More…