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| Newsletter - Grass Valley
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Traffic Calming Program |
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| Trisha Tillotson, Associate Civil Engineer, Butler St. |
The Traffic Safety Review Committee (TSRC) has approved the following traffic calming projects which will be implemented over the next few months:
a) Morgan Ranch Drive - to address speeding vehicles and increase pedestrian safety, installation of additional striping and pavement markings on Morgan Ranch Dr. from Ridge Rd. to Success Mine Loop.
b) Northridge Drive - to address speeding vehicles and cut-through traffic, installation of temporary speed humps on both sides of the main curve of Northridge Dr. to evaluate their effectiveness.
c) French Avenue - to address residents concerns, installation of additional striping and pavement markings to better identify the speed hump warning area.
d) Butler Street - replacement of the temporary speed humps on Butler St. with permanent asphalt concrete speed bumps.
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Dorsey Drive Interchange Project |
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The Dorsey Drive Interchange Project proposes to improve freeway access by construction of a wider overpass and the addition of on and off ramps. Nevada County Transportation Commission (NCTC) is the lead agency with Caltrans providing engineering and environmental services. NCTC, Caltrans, and City Staff are working together to ensure the project stays within budget, while persevering the project goals.
The Draft Environmental Document is currently scheduled for completion in December 2005. Final Environmental Documentation approval should be completed by July 2006.
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Grass Valley Successfully Implements Burn Ban |
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NOTE: The City banned all open burning on June 14, 2005.
 Because of the City's density, open burning was dangerous because of the minimum 10 foot cleared space requirement and the closeness of buildings. It would be easy for a debris fire to become much more and threaten properties. This ban does not apply to fires in warming or cooking devices, such as patio fireplaces or barbecues. Also, smoke is an issue and can create health problems and add to pollutants in the air. An ongoing objective of the City has been to improve air quality.
The city has been a leader in banning the use of burn barrels, a move that has since been followed by the State. Now with the burn ban in place, safety and health issues have been addressed. The Fire Department has been working with the public to educate them about the burn ban and about alternatives to open burning. Thanks to the cooperation between the City of Grass Valley and its citizens, everyone can appreciate cleaner, healthier air. |
Useful Telephone Numbers (area code 530) |
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- City Administrator/City Clerk 274-4310
- Finance Department 274-4300
- Community Development 274-4330
- Public Works/Engineering/Parks 274-4350
- Fire Department 274-4370
- Police Department 477-4600
- Animal Shelter & Control 477-4630
- City Information Line 274-4319
- City email: info@cityofgrassvalley.com
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