Environmental
What river will the bridge cross?
American river
What park will the bridge cross?
Discovery park
What is the estimated costs of the bridge?
$250 million
How much will the bridge reduce vehicle miles traveled?
Less than 1%!
What commission recommended a car free bridge option?
The active transit commission (ATC)
What sector produces the most greenhouse gas emissions in Sacramento?
Transportation at 57%
What kind of bridge did the 2008 American river parkway plan authorize? (modes of travel)
Pedestrian, cycling, and light rail only!
What is the estimated cost of a no-car option
$150 million
How much time will be saved for drivers who use the bridge?
Save drivers 5 minutes
How many current council members voted for the original bridge concept ~10 years ago?
0! Unless you count McCarty then 1.
How many acres of wetlands will be damaged by Truxel Bridge?
5 acres
What year did the city first propose Truxel Bridge?
Sacramento city 1st studied the bridge with the 2013 American River Feasibility study
How much would it cost to maintain a Truxel Bridge for cars
$15 million every 25 years
What is the VMT reduction of the 2040 general plan?
20% reduction by 2030, 35% by 2045
What city council districts will the bridge mostly effect? Bonus: Name of the council members
District 3: Karina Talamantes
District 4: Phil Pluckebaum
What protected species live in the park?
State listed as threatened: Swainson's hawk
Federally listed as threatened: Elderberry longhorn beetle
Name 2 of the 4 goals of the Truxel bridge project. Bonus for more!
1) Green line extension
2) Faster trips to downtown
3) Improving active transit
4) Reducing VMT and GHG
How much money does Sacramento county spend on road maintenance annually?
$30 million
How many vehicle miles occur annually in Sacramento
4 billion!
What is the name of the city engineer who is leading the project?
Sparky!
What laws protect the American river?
State - California Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Federal - National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
What year will the bridge be finished?
2039
How much money would it cost Sacramento county to get all roads into "good" condition
$85 million
Out of 100 American cities, what is Sacramento's traffic ranked at?
72 per TomTom's traffic index
What city councilman supports a no-car option?
District 1: Lisa Kaplan