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Federal transportation funding will support pavement improvements on a key Roseville corridor

The City of Roseville has been awarded $3 million in federal transportation funding to support resurfacing improvements on Fiddyment Road, one of 24 projects receiving funding through the Sacramento Area Council of Governments’ (SACOG) 2026 System Preservation Grant Program.

The preventative maintenance resurfacing project covers more than 11 lane miles and includes associated work such as federally-required Americans with Disabilities Act improvements, traffic signal repairs, utility adjustments, and buffered bike lanes to improve safety.

The project was among five Placer County projects prioritized for consideration through the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency before being submitted to SACOG’s competitive funding program. The project has a total estimated cost of $4.7 million, with the SACOG award providing $3 million toward the work. The remaining project costs will be covered by City of Roseville General Funds.

“Proactive maintenance is a key part of being good stewards of Roseville’s infrastructure, helping us extend roadway life and make the most of available funding,” said Assistant Public Works Director Stefanie Kemen.

SACOG’s System Preservation Grant Program focuses on maintaining existing transportation infrastructure, including roads that support transit, freight and goods movement, key destinations, and commercial corridors. The 2026 funding cycle awarded approximately $46 million to projects in 17 communities across the six-county Sacramento region. Roseville’s $3 million award is among the largest individual awards in the program.

“Through the System Preservation Program, SACOG and our regional partners are making smart, cost-effective investments. By addressing maintenance needs today, we can reduce costs tomorrow and support the long-term vitality of our communities. We are proud to partner with local agencies advancing this important work,” said Jill Gayaldo, SACOG board chair and City of Rocklin councilmember.

For Roseville, maintaining Fiddyment Road helps preserve an important connection to jobs, schools, shopping and essential services in a growing area of the city. Reliable roadways also help ensure goods can continue to flow throughout the area.

The regional awards are part of SACOG’s broader 2026 federal funding cycle, which will allocate $203 million for transportation investments. The funding supports projects intended to preserve existing infrastructure and improve transportation connections throughout the region.

For Roseville, the Fiddyment Road investment will help advance the City’s ongoing efforts to preserve its $1.7 billion roadway network and maintain infrastructure that serves residents, businesses, and visitors.

Construction is anticipated in 2030, with additional information about the schedule, traffic impacts, and other details to be announced as the project moves closer to construction.

Stay informed by subscribing to City of Roseville newsletters. View roseville.ca.gov/PublicWorks to learn more.

With El Niño in the news, the City of Roseville has been receiving questions from residents about what this means for the upcoming storm season.

NOAA is forecasting a very strong El Niño for the 2026–27 winter. El Niño influences large-scale weather patterns, but it is not a local weather forecast.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Sacramento office, a very strong El Niño does not guarantee that Roseville will have an unusually wet winter.

Since 1950, there have been 9 ‘strong’ or ‘very strong’ El Niño years in Northern California. Of those, 3 were wet years, 3 were normal years, and 3 were dry years (Source: NWS).

The timing, intensity, and location of individual storms are better predicted by shorter-range weather forecasts. The City will continue to monitor conditions and provide relevant information and updates to the community as needed throughout the storm season.

Know your risk

With 74 miles of creeks running through Roseville, every rainy season brings the potential for flooding.

To help protect Roseville from damaging floods, the City, along with FEMA, has invested approximately $39 million in infrastructure since 1995. Because of Roseville’s dedication to public safety and thoughtful investments, Roseville’s flood risk has significantly reduced.

Roseville is one of only two communities in the nation with a Class I FEMA flood preparedness rating. The City has held this top rating since 2006.

While the City of Roseville has made investments in a robust storm water drainage system, it’s not unusual for localized street flooding to occur during heavy storms. Modern streets are designed to convey water, directing runoff away from homes and businesses.

Know your flood risk. Check Roseville's flood-zone and hazard information for your property. Or, contact Public Works by calling (916) 746-1300.

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A new express transit service will make it easier to travel between Lincoln, Roseville, and the regional light rail system when Rapid Link launches Thursday, Oct. 1.

Designed for more convenient regional travel, Rapid Link provides a streamlined route with limited stops along the Highway 65 and Interstate 80 corridors. The service offers commuters, students, seniors, and other travelers a new option for getting around the area while spending less time navigating traffic.

Rapid Link serves key destinations throughout the corridors, including the City of Lincoln, Westfield Galleria at Roseville, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Kaiser Roseville Medical Center, and the Watt/I-80 light rail station. The route connects residential, shopping, health care, and transit centers, improving transportation access across the region.

For a limited time, ride Rapid Link at no cost before fares go into effect. So, it’s the perfect opportunity to try transit.

Passengers can plan their trip, track buses in real-time, and receive transit alerts through the TripShot mobile app.

“Reliable transportation is essential to keeping our region connected. Rapid Link gives riders a convenient way to travel by providing a comfortable and dependable transit option,” said Rich Frost, transit operations supervisor.

The express routes also support regional connections, aligning with long‑term transportation goals to strengthen public transit options across Placer and Sacramento counties.

Rapid Link is served by all-electric, zero-emission buses.

Roseville Transit is operating the service in collaboration with the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency, Placer County Transit, Yuba-Sutter Transit, Sacramento Regional Transit, and the City of Lincoln.

Learn more:roseville.ca.gov/RapidLink

Call (916) 745-7560 or email for transit trip planning assistance. Stay informed and subscribe to Roseville Transit's newsletter.