Welcome to the Traffic Engineering Page!
Below are links to helpful information related to traffic, traffic calming, planning studies, and traffic and speed surveys conducted throughout the City. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Engineering Department at engineering@cityofplacerville.org.
Recent Traffic Studies:
A Traffic Study was prepared for the Mallard Apartments project on July 1, 2024 by Prism Engineering. The outcome of the study is the recommendation for new stop signs to be installed on Mallard Lane at the intersection with McIntosh Drive/Pintail Lane. The proposed stop signs were presented to the City Council and approved by the City Council on September 10, 2024.
The Traffic Study can be found here: Mallard Lane Traffic Engineering Study
Traffic Calming Manual:
On February 23, 2021, the City Council adopted a Traffic Calming Policy and Resource Manual to provide a framework for community leaders, City staff, and residents for identifying the need, potential selection, funding, application, design and implementation of traffic calming measures within the City. The Citizen Request process is outlined on page 4 of the Traffic Calming Manual.
Please see the following link to the document for more information: Traffic Calming Manual
The following link will take you to the September 17, 2020 Traffic Calming Presentation: Traffic Calming Presentation
Local Road Safety Plan:
A Local Road Safety Plan proactively addresses local safety needs, identifies potential improvement projects, and qualifies the City to apply for safety grant funding. This document was created with the input from residents, City staff, public safety officials, and transportation experts. A copy of the Final Report for the City of Placerville Local Road Safety Plan, adopted by the Placerville City Council on May 28, 2024, can be found here: Placerville LRSP Final Report
Traffic Counts and Speed Data :
More information regarding recent speed surveys and other traffic data will be coming soon!