Loomis manager highlights Horseshoe Bar I‑80 interchange, Taylor Road study and downtown connectivity grant pursuit

The Loomis town manager presented a slate of transportation and downtown planning actions Tuesday night, saying staff has released the Project Study Report for the Horseshoe Bar I‑80 interchange and expects to award a contract by late September to move the project forward.

The manager also described a new Taylor Road Corridor study released by the town engineer, intended to evaluate intersection treatments and multimodal alternatives; staff hopes to have a consultant on board in early August, the manager said. In both presentations staff tied each project to the council’s stated goals and included exhibits showing study footprints.

On downtown planning, staff said it is pursuing a $250,000 grant from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments’ Engage, Empower, Implement (EEI) program to fund a Downtown Luma Civic Space and Connectivity Study. The study would examine civic spaces, right‑of‑way opportunities and non‑vehicular circulation, and includes a significant public‑outreach component with the Chamber of Commerce as the community‑based partner. Staff told the council they expect to learn whether the grant is awarded in September.

Why it matters: the three efforts target congestion and safety on state corridor approaches, potential multimodal upgrades on a key local corridor, and downtown public‑realm improvements. Together they shape what areas the town will prioritize for investment and public engagement in the next 12–18 months.

What’s next: staff said it will seek a consultant for the Taylor Road Corridor study, continue design work on the Horseshoe Bar PSR, and report back on EEI grant status in September. The manager offered to answer council and public questions as the projects proceed.

Quotes and sources: the summary above is based on the town manager’s report as delivered during the council meeting.