BOS Approves Funds for Ponderosa Road Sidewalks
Eric Jaramishian, Mtn Democrat
(PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA) June 28, 2022 — The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the 2022 Capital Improvement Program at its June 14 meeting with one notable change regarding pedestrian safety on Ponderosa Road.
Department of Transportation staff recommended supervisors authorize $500,000 in tribe funds to install sidewalks near the interchange of Ponderosa Road and Highway 50 up to Ponderosa High School.
Department of Transportation Director Rafael Martinez said he expects high pedestrian usage for the sidewalks. Martinez hopes adding an additional $500,000 will qualify the county for an Active Transportation Program grant, a biannual funding opportunity for projects that encourage increased bicycling and walking […]