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Board supports programming the Latrobe West Connector in the general plan after mixed traffic‑model results
Summary
County transportation staff presented a Kimley‑Horn traffic analysis of two possible alignments for the Latrobe West Connector; modeling for 2036 and 2045 showed mixed improvements and the board voted to proceed with a general‑plan circulation amendment so the corridor is programmed for future work and environmental review.
The Board heard an update from Department of Transportation staff and consultant Kimley‑Horn on a proposed Latrobe West Connector — a potential new east‑west roadway tying Latrobe Road to the Sacramento County line and future Empire Ranch/US‑50 connections. The study examined alternatives and modeled conditions in 2036 and 2045.
Traffic study takeaways: the model analyzed nine roadway segments and 15 intersections. Staff reported the project produced improvements at some locations and worsened levels of service at others; three intersections retained level‑of‑service F under all scenarios. Because the corridor sits south of most existing development, staff said benefits would increase as anticipated development and partner jurisdiction projects (including an eventual interchange) take shape.
Board action: supervisors said the county should ‘get ahead of’ future development by programming an approximate alignment into the general‑plan circulation map; doing so would allow earlier environmental scoping and coordinate outreach with Sacramento County and tribes. The board voted to move forward with the general‑plan amendment path and to pursue programmatic environmental steps and tribal notification consistent with next‑year general‑plan reporting.
Next steps: DOT plans targeted environmental screening (phase‑1 ESA), tribal outreach and a programmatic EIR as appropriate; property‑owner outreach and right‑of‑way considerations will follow in later design stages. Staff emphasized outreach and an intent to avoid eminent domain where possible.
