Author: Jesus Rodriguez-Garcia

Lake County Wildfire Evacuation & Preparedness Planning Underway

Lake Area Planning Council is preparing a wildfire evacuation and preparedness plan. The project addresses a recurring public safety need resulting from a number of catastrophic wildfire events in the County by setting standard evacuation protocols and procedures for relevant agencies. It will also be used to analyze the risk assessments of existing transportation facilities to determine potential strategies or improvement needs for vulnerable areas and populations.

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Follow the link below to find more information regarding current status updates as well as links to public input surveys.

Lake County Wildfire Evacuation Planning Underway

Draft Konocti Corridor Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Study

The Konocti Corridor Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Study aims to assess the current and future routes and projects within the study limits in Lake County, CA. The primary goal is to establish the southern route as the preferred interregional route over the northern route. This involves multimodal improvements, an eight-mile widening project on SR 29, and various traffic calming measures. The study evaluates the impact of these projects on travel and connectivity in the region.

Click here to view the Draft Konocti Corridor Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Study

Key Segment of Konocti Corridor Project is now complete!

In a momentous gathering on Wednesday, Caltrans and local officials came together at State Route 29 at Konocti Rock Company Road to commemorate the successful completion of the $85 million Konocti Corridor project. This marks the first phase of a comprehensive safety initiative aimed at widening an 8-mile stretch of Route 29. The project’s funding was provided by Caltrans, the Lake Area Planning Council (Lake APC), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

The Konocti Corridor project serves the communities of Lakeport, Kelseyville, Lower Lake, and Middletown, as well as facilitating auto and commercial truck traffic between U.S. 101 and Interstate 5. With the expected increase in traffic volume, expanding this highway section to four lanes with controlled access will boost capacity and significantly improve highway safety. The newly constructed expressway aligns with the long-range plan to divert traffic from the northern end of Clearlake, where concerns regarding pedestrian and nonmotorized traffic safety have persisted.

Lisa Davey-Bates, Executive Director of Lake APC, who has dedicated 23 years to the project, highlighted the importance of the partnerships that paved the way for its progress. She expressed her deepest gratitude to the Caltrans staff, acknowledging their dedication, time, energy, and financial support in bringing the Konocti Corridor project to fruition. Since 1988, a team of experts has been working together to enhance the safety and efficiency of the roadway network for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians in Lake County.