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Car vs. Light Rail; All OK
A light rail train and automobile collided at Iron Point Road on Monday night; The driver apparently fell asleep and the car veered on to the track. Bystanders were able to get the driver and her 2 daughters out before the collision.Labels: Car Accident, Light Rail
posted February 15, 2010
2 Tracks for Light Rail
In what looks like a state-mandated requirement for green transportation alternatives, Highway 50 is getting the go-ahead for an extra HOV lane. Part of the agreement is adding an extra light rail line all the way to Folsom. This would double the amount of trips in between Folsom and Sunrise, currently running once every 30 minutes.Labels: Highway 50, Light Rail
posted January 19, 2009
Work on Parking Structure Begins
Construction has formally started on a 300-space parking structure set to take place in Historic Folsom, next to the light rail station. Park-and-ride commuters are urged to park at the Glenn or Iron Point stations during construction, as spaces will be very limited.Labels: Light Rail, Old Folsom, Parking
posted January 12, 2007
Care to Take the Train to Placerville?
What were once-flourishing railroads are now little more than a distant memory. A local group is proposing to restore the rail line that starts at Historic Folsom and ends all the way up to Placerville. Excursion trains would then take people up the hill on weekends. While few doubt the train would be fun, so far nobody's come up with a price tag.
* Archived story from the BeeLabels: Light Rail
posted September 15, 2006
Hidden Gold in Folsom
It's no secret that Folsom's start was that of a 19th century gold-mining community. What is a little-known item is that you can still pan for gold - on the weekends, the interpretive area is open with a blacksmith, gold panning, a settler's cabin, as well as old rail cars. Check it out when you are looking for a weekend diversion!Labels: Light Rail
posted September 07, 2006
Light Rail Not Moving Many Homeless
Many feared that the addition of light rail to Folsom would attract an unwelcome amount of homeless. According to the Advisory Committee on Homeless in Folsom, the homeless population has not raised. Current homeless programs appear to be adequate to fit current needs.Labels: Light Rail
posted April 06, 2006
Leidesdorff Ramp to Open?
Lake Natoma Crossing was built with the long-term intention of extending light rail past historic Folsom and up Folsom-Auburn Road. The light rail ramp to the bridge is used only on special occasions, but is being considered to be opened up to traffic for now. City Council will discuss the options at the next meeting.Labels: Folsom City Council, Light Rail
posted February 12, 2006
Historic-Style Garage OK'd for Old Folsom
a four-story parking garage has been approved to be built in the parking lot behind Yager's on Sutter Street. The structure will contain 320 spaces, to the tune of $9 million. The architecture will resemble 19th century er... parking garages.Labels: Light Rail, Sutter Street
posted January 25, 2006
Importing Transients?
The trickling effects of light rail are starting to appear. Residents (and homeless) have noticed a rise in the homeless population since light rail has come to town... will they stay? It appears that police presence and Folsom's homeless shelter are not keen on the prospect of chronic homelessness and loitering in city limits. More in the Bee.Labels: Folsom Police, Light Rail
posted December 15, 2005
Light Rail's a Hit
2 days in to the new light rail locations in Folsom, and it is clearly a big hit. Trains have been packed with commuters traveling to Sacramento, and Folsom commuters now have a new alternative to the daily commute. Read about it in the Bee.Labels: Light Rail
posted October 18, 2005
Light Rail, Powerhouse Ready to Roll
Like it or not, Folsom Light Rail is here. Trains have been preparing all week for the historic event, as city officials and dignitaries will mark the return of rail service to Folsom. "Folsom Yesterfest" will celebrate 150 years of history in Folsom, with ice cream, music, as well as the re-opening of the historic Folsom Powerhouse.
* Light Rail Finishes UpLabels: grand opening, Light Rail
posted October 13, 2005
Blocking Tracks Will Cost $200
Light Rail is about to begin service in Folsom, and Folsom Police will now begin enforcing laws against stopping on train tracks. Drivers cited for failing to stop at designated lines will be fined $200, since it is considered a red-light violation. Passenger service begins October 15, but operators will be training before then. Story in the Sacramento Bee.Labels: Folsom Police, Light Rail
posted August 08, 2005
Homeless Get a Lift
The Folsom City Council is ready to approve a $200,000 upgrade to the city's only homeless shelter on Wales Drive. About 65 people in the city are labeled, and some wonder if that number will rise once light rail start up in Folsom. Powerhouse Ministries hopes to have the shelter open year-round. DetailsLabels: Folsom City Council, Light Rail
posted May 26, 2005
Folsom Stage Line to Shuffle Service
With Folsom's new light rail stations coming in, the city has decided to expand its services within city limits and discontinue shuttles downtown. Intel will also start creating incentives for its employees to commute via light rail. More in the Bee.Labels: Light Rail
posted March 24, 2005
$30 Million Gamble
Folsom is banking heavily on the success of light rail. With the newly-planned Railroad Block in the mix, the city is hoping that what is now a parking lot will soon be a hub of activity, reminiscent of the city's gold rush days. The Railroad Block will focus around the restored turntable near Sutter Street. Full story in the Bee.Labels: Light Rail, Railroad Block, railroads, Sutter Street
posted March 08, 2005
Railroad Enthusiasts Seek Extension Line
With light rail coming in soon, the timing is appropriate to look at what's next as far as light rail and similar interests. One such idea which has been kicked around for several years is reviving an old rail line which goes from Old Folsom up to Placerville. Though currently unused, enthusiasts would like to see the line preserved and used for shuttles and excursions. Full story
* Folsom, El Dorado, & Sacramento Historical Railroad Association websiteLabels: Light Rail, railroads
posted November 27, 2004
Light Rail Delayed
Light Rail to Folsom's historic district has been pushed back yet again from April 2005 to October 2005, due to property negotiations. With the Dam Road closure and increasing traffic along Highway 50, this is not good news for commuters. When the stations open, a trip from Folsom to Downtown Sac should take 40 minutes, the same as driving. Details on TheKCRAChannel.comLabels: Dam Road, Light Rail
posted September 20, 2004
Public Meeting on Light Rail
Regional Transit will host a community meeting to discuss progress on Folsom’s Light Rail project on Wednesday, July 28 at the Granite Center, 909 Mormon St. in Folsom. An open house will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a presentation at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Come by if you are interested in the progress of light rail in Folsom!
* Discuss in the forums
* Proposed Light Rail Map
* Light Rail delayed 2-3 monthsLabels: Light Rail, map
posted July 27, 2004
Light Rail Expands in to Rancho Cordova
As work crews hurrily work on light rail construction along Folsom Boulevard, Rancho Cordova will be greeting the first 3 stops in the extension project. Stations at Sunrise, Zinfandel, and Olsen Drive along Folsom Boulevard will be the farthest stops away from Sacramento. The new stations open on Friday. DetailsLabels: Light Rail
posted June 10, 2004
Light Rail On Time For June 2005
Folsom's light rail plans are coming along nicely, with a $230 million construction project that will hopefully get commuters to Sacramento in 37 minutes. Construction is ahead of schedule, and in the new Sunrise station will be opening within the next 4 months. Full details in the Telegraph.Labels: Light Rail
posted February 12, 2004
Light Rail On Its Way
On Friday September 12, Regional Transit will have an official kickoff ceremony at the future Historic Folsom light rail station in Old Folsom at the "Leidesdorff Lid". 3 light rail locations will be in Folsom - one in Old Folsom, one at Glenn & Coolidge, and one at Iron Point & Natoma Station. The light rail stations should be ready in Spring 2005. More information is in the Folsom Telegraph.
* SacRT Folsom Extension Project InfoLabels: Light Rail
posted September 10, 2003
Budget Crunch Keeps Hitting Folsom... Latest Casualty: Light Rail
The state's budget crisis has forced many projects to be pushed to the curb, and funding will be seriously scaled back for every department in the state. The latest department to get hit was the Department of Transportation, which Governor Davis has proposed more than $1 Billion in cuts. $139 Million in cuts will directly impact the Sacramento Valley, meaning the Folsom light rail project will likely get seriously delayed or scrapped altogether. More on News10.Net.
Also See: SacRT.ComLabels: Light Rail
posted January 17, 2003
Light Rail to Folsom May Get Cut Short
Analysts at Regional Transit were off in their estimates for the construction of light rail's extension to Folsom - by about $46 million. What this means is that officials will have to figure out what parts of the project can be skipped, and find alternative means of paying for the project. Folsom and Rancho Cordova officials will be meeting over the next 45 days to figure out where to go from here. More is in the Bee.
Labels: Light Rail
posted December 06, 2002
Will Folsom House a Light Rail Yard?
The progression of light-rail to the city of Folsom poses a new question: Where to put the rail yard. This poses an interesting dilemma, as Rancho Cordova is concerned with housing it in their business park area, since residents may be concerned with a rail yard's image. The former Mine Shaft has been tossed around as an idea, and administrators are being asked to look in to the city of Folsom as a possibility as well. So far, across from the auto mall has been the only location mentioned. More information is available in the Sacramento Bee.
Also See: Sac RT Light Rail Extension ProjectsLabels: Light Rail
posted July 18, 2002
Price of Progress: Oak Trees to be Removed for Light Rail
Folsom city leaders are considering removing the protective status from nearly 60 trees along Folsom Boulevard, in order for Light Rail to be expanded toward historic Folsom. Although they are on protected status, only 24 trees will actually be removed, and 10 of them are already diseased or dead. The rest will be pruned. The original list of trees to be removed included up to 350 trees, however effort have been made to minimize the number of trees removed. More details are available in the Sacramento Bee. Labels: Light Rail
posted June 03, 2002
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