By Jennifer Wilson - Jackson’s proposed Circulation Element sailed through the Jackson Planning Commission Monday night with unanimous approval. The commission discussed the document, which is responsible for outlining the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities, which all should correlate with the city’s newly-implemented land use element. The circulation element addressed major vehicle thoroughfare problems, such as traffic congestion along Highway 49/88 in Jackson, pedestrian movements, and transit systems, and proposes solutions for improvement. One such solution is to widen some areas of Highway 49/88 to four lanes, which would greatly improve traffic congestion. Another solution is to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 49 and Sutter Street, a dangerous area for Jackson Junior High School students going to and from school. Other solutions include a traffic signal at Highway 49 and French Bar Road, an additional left-turn lane at Clinton Road, and adding sidewalks in appropriate areas. Other issues discussed included the amount of traffic on Jackson Gate Road since the Martell business park was installed. Commissioner Dave Butow said, “traffic has increased substantially.” Assisting the city with the final draft of the element, Charles Field, Director of the Amador County Transportation Commission, was present at Monday’s meeting to answer any questions. Field noted that the “Martell CMX” project area expands all the way down to Hoffman Street, which would allow for the highway to be widened to four lanes, thereby relieving Martell and part of Jackson of the increased traffic congestion. City Planner Susan Peters thanked Field for his enormous support, saying that he “worked nights and weekends to get this thing done.” The amended draft of the 2008 Jackson Circulation Element will go before the Jackson City Council at their next meeting, this Monday, October 27th at 7 pm for possible adoption.
Wednesday, 22 October 2008 04:24
Jackson's Circulation Element Makes It Past Planning Commission
By Jennifer Wilson - Jackson’s proposed Circulation Element sailed through the Jackson Planning Commission Monday night with unanimous approval. The commission discussed the document, which is responsible for outlining the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities, which all should correlate with the city’s newly-implemented land use element. The circulation element addressed major vehicle thoroughfare problems, such as traffic congestion along Highway 49/88 in Jackson, pedestrian movements, and transit systems, and proposes solutions for improvement. One such solution is to widen some areas of Highway 49/88 to four lanes, which would greatly improve traffic congestion. Another solution is to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 49 and Sutter Street, a dangerous area for Jackson Junior High School students going to and from school. Other solutions include a traffic signal at Highway 49 and French Bar Road, an additional left-turn lane at Clinton Road, and adding sidewalks in appropriate areas. Other issues discussed included the amount of traffic on Jackson Gate Road since the Martell business park was installed. Commissioner Dave Butow said, “traffic has increased substantially.” Assisting the city with the final draft of the element, Charles Field, Director of the Amador County Transportation Commission, was present at Monday’s meeting to answer any questions. Field noted that the “Martell CMX” project area expands all the way down to Hoffman Street, which would allow for the highway to be widened to four lanes, thereby relieving Martell and part of Jackson of the increased traffic congestion. City Planner Susan Peters thanked Field for his enormous support, saying that he “worked nights and weekends to get this thing done.” The amended draft of the 2008 Jackson Circulation Element will go before the Jackson City Council at their next meeting, this Monday, October 27th at 7 pm for possible adoption.
