Every two years, the City Council identifies High Priority Projects that align with the organization's goals and strategic priorities.
The current list of projects was established at the biennial retreat conducted on February 20, 2025. The table below presents each project and the respective responsible City departments. The projects' status was last updated in February 2026. The next update is anticipated to be available in July or August 2026.
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| Project | Responsible Departments and Goals | Status |
|---|---|---|
Elk Grove (Historic Mainstreet) LibraryComplete construction for the relocated Elk Grove Library Branch. |
Lead Department(s)Public Works Supporting Department(s)City Manager Goals |
55% Ongoing |
Historic Mainstreet Library ReuseDevelop a plan and process for the disposition and/or future use of the current Old Town Library in preparation for the future move to the Rite Aid building. |
Lead Department(s)Civic Innovation and Sustainability Supporting Department(s)Economic Development, City Manager, Public Works Goals |
15% Ongoing |
Fish Hatchery Nature Area (New)Develop conceptual plan and funding strategy for nature area and habitat restoration on City owned former fish hatchery site on Elk Grove Florin Road south of Laguna Creek. |
Lead Department(s)Public Works Supporting Department(s)Civic Innovation and Sustainability Goals |
10% Ongoing |
Transportation
| Project | Responsible Departments and Goals | Status |
|---|---|---|
Kammerer Road: Extend from Bruceville Road to I-5Complete environmental review, right of way acquisition and final design for the 2-lane extension of Kammerer Road from Bruceville Road to I-5. Pursue grant opportunities. |
Lead Department(s)Public Works Goals   |
35% Ongoing |
Elk Grove Blvd Streetscape Phase 2Complete utility coordination, right of way acquisition and final design, and begin construction of the widening, beautification, and mobility improvements of Elk Grove Blvd. from School Street to Waterman Road. |
Lead Department(s)Public Works Goals |
45% Ongoing |
Traffic Signal Synchronization and Adaptive Signal Pilot ProgramComplete upgrades to traffic signal cabinets and connect to fiber optic and/or cellular service to increase bandwidth to improve signal synchronization and traffic operations and reduce congestion. Upgrade equipment and traffic operations software and deploy a pilot adaptive traffic signal program for Elk Grove Boulevard from Elk Grove-Florin to Bruceville. |
Lead Department(s)Public Works Supporting Department(s)IT, Police Goals  |
95% Ongoing |
Light Rail Extension to Elk GroveUpdate the corridor master plan/precise plan for future extension of Light Rail into Elk Grove. |
Lead Department(s)Civic Innovation and Sustainability Supporting Department(s)Community Development, Public Works Goals |
75% Ongoing |
Passenger Inter-City Rail ServicesContinue coordination with San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission on station design and construction. |
Lead Department(s)Civic Innovation and Sustainability Supporting Department(s)Public Works, Community Goals |
60% Ongoing |
Laguna Creek Trail at Highway 99 OvercrossingComplete design, environmental review and begin construction of a new pedestrian/bicycle overcrossing of Highway 99 at Laguna Creek. |
Lead Department(s)Public Works Supporting Department(s)Civic Innovation and Sustainability Goals |
50% Ongoing |
Lotz and Promenade Parkway ExtensionsComplete design and environmental review for extension of Lotz Parkway from Whitelock Parkway to Kyler Road, and Promenade Parkway from the SMUD substation to Lotz Parkway. |
Lead Department(s)Public Works Supporting Department(s)Community Development Goals |
15% Ongoing |
Whitelock Parkway InterchangeComplete preliminary engineering and environmental review and begin final design and right of way acquisition. |
Lead Department(s)Public Works Supporting Department(s)Community Development Goals |
10% Ongoing |
Community Development
| Project | Responsible Departments and Goals | Status |
|---|---|---|
Update the Old Town Special Planning AreaComplete a comprehensive update to the Old Town Special Planning Area. |
Lead Department(s)Community Development Supporting Department(s)Economic Development, Public Works Goals |
60% Ongoing |
Project ElevateContinue efforts to undertake the project creating a mixed-use neighborhood at the City property at Big Horn and Elk Grove Boulevard. Develop a multi-phase construction plan and a retail plan that provides diverse dining and entertainment options. |
Lead Department(s)Economic Development Supporting Department(s)Community Development, City Manager, Goals |
15% Ongoing |
Establish Permanent Homeless Shelter (New)Identify, secure a site for, and begin designing a permanent shelter for people experiencing homelessness. |
Lead Department(s)Community Development, Public Works Supporting Department(s)City Manager Goals |
10% Ongoing |
Further Development of Affordable Housing in Elk GrovePursue development of affordable housing projects and develop a strategy to increase affordable home ownership opportunities. |
Lead Department(s)Community Development Goals |
50% Ongoing |
Southeast Industrial Area/Grant Line Road Business ParkFacilitate infrastructure completion and marketing efforts that further development in the Grant Line Business Park. |
Lead Department(s)Economic Development, Public Works Supporting Department(s)Community Development, Finance Goals  |
15% Ongoing |
Climate Action Plan UpdateComplete the 5-year update to the Climate Action Plan. |
Lead Department(s)Community Development Supporting Department(s)Civic Innovation and Sustainability Goals |
95% Ongoing |
Arts and Creative Economy Strategy (New)Develop an Arts and Creative Economy Strategy in consultation with the Arts and Creative Economy Commission designed to make Elk Grove an arts and culture destination. Consider opportunities for new venues and leveraging creative activities to grow and sustain the economy. |
Lead Department(s)Economic Development Supporting Department(s)City Manager Goals |
20% Ongoing |
Regional Sewer StudyIn partnership with Regional San and SASD, prepare a regional sewer study that looks at the near-term and long-term sewer needs for Elk Grove south of Elk Grove Boulevard and west of Highway 99, including future annexation areas. |
Lead Department(s)Community Development Supporting Department(s)Public Works Goals |
10% Ongoing |
Annexation Projects (New)Facilitate pending and upcoming developer applications for annexation of new development areas to the City, consistent with the City’s General Plan. Facilitate discussions and planning with service providers, including water, sewer, and electrical, for future service to these areas. |
Lead Department(s)Community Development Supporting Department(s)Public Works, Finance Goals  |
50% Ongoing |
City Operations and Public Safety
| Project | Responsible Departments and Goals | Status |
|---|---|---|
Fleet ElectrificationComplete the Electric Vehicle Transition Plan for City operations and undertake Phase 1 improvements to City facilities and begin Pilot/Phase 1 deployment of electric vehicles. |
Lead Department(s)Civic Innovation and Sustainability, Public Works Supporting Department(s)Police, Community Development, Finance Goals |
50% Ongoing |
City Hall ImprovementsComplete design and develop a funding plan for a remodel of City Hall at 8401 Laguna Palms Way to accommodate current and future growth. |
Lead Department(s)Public Works Supporting Department(s)All Departments Goals |
15% Ongoing |
School Resource Officer PartnershipWork with Elk Grove Unified School District to amend the current School Resource Officer funding agreement, adding at least one new FTE School Resource Officer for the 2025-2026 school year. |
Lead Department(s)Police Supporting Department(s)EGUSD Goals |
100% Complete |
Police Department Facility ExpansionDevelop phasing and funding plan for new PD facilities to accommodate future growth based on the PD Long Range Facility Functionality Study and PD Staffing Study completed in 2022. |
Lead Department(s)Public Works, Police, City Manager Supporting Department(s)Finance Goals |
100% Complete |
Corp Yard Master Plan (New)Complete Corporation Yard Master Plan to accommodate current needs and future growth, including timing and funding strategy. |
Lead Department(s)Public Works Supporting Department(s)Community Development, Finance Goals |
90% Ongoing |