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Board approves traffic‑calming plans for El Reyken Way and U Street; DOT directed to implement
Summary
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on March 11 approved Neighborhood Traffic Management Program plans for El Reyken Way (one speed bump) and U Street (three speed tables) after public outreach. Both locations had support rates between 65% and 75%, requiring board approval.
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on March 11 to approve traffic‑calming plans for two neighborhood streets, directing the Department of Transportation to proceed with installation of speed‑calming devices.
Bobby Sidhu, a traffic engineer in the county Department of Transportation, presented the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) recommendations. El Reyken Way — a roughly 1,000‑foot segment between Los Molinas Way and La Sierra Drive — will receive one speed bump with warning signs. U Street, adjacent to the Cherry Island Soccer Complex, will receive three speed tables with warning signs.
Under NTMP rules, projects with support between 65% and 75% require board approval; the presentation said El Reyken Way had 72% support (63% response rate) and U Street 69% support (63% response rate). Sidhu recommended approval and implementation for both locations.
Multiple residents who use the roads spoke during public comment. Michael Buyanaske asked county staff to consider shifting the first device on U Street closer to a curve where a bike‑trail entrance creates a blind approach. Roger and Judy Brown said drivers “race” around the curve and asked for additional calming near their homes; they reported animals and pedestrians frequently in the area. Nicholas Fisher, a 20th Street resident, urged enforcement of zoning and land‑use violations he said contribute to traffic and cited the narrower access caused by road closures.
Department of Transportation staff said device spacing typically targets about 500–600 feet to balance traffic calming with emergency‑vehicle response; the department said it will work with residents to refine exact placement. Supervisor Rodriguez moved approval; the motion passed unanimously.
The county directed DOT to proceed with implementation of the approved traffic plans; staff indicated they will coordinate with residents on final placement and continue outreach if adjustments are requested.
