Public Works

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Public Works

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The City of Rocklin Public Works Department works to keep city streets clean and safe, landscape areas healthy and green, street lighting systems and traffic signals operating, and creeks and open space areas pollution free.

Public Works also operates and maintains the City’s fleet of vehicles, as well as coordinates Capital Improvement Projects.

Providing these services means both a commitment to residents and a respect for the community, which is why the Public Works Department encourages you to browse through these web pages and let us know what you think.

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Link to Public Services Current Projects Map

Current Projects

Capital improvement projects enhance public safety, improve quality of life, and expand economic development.

The initiation of these projects is based on growth and development in the City that has been identified in the City’s General Plan. 

Capital improvement projects are roadway improvement projects that have been identified in the circulation element of the City’s General Plan. The initiation of these projects is based on growth and development in the City. 

More information about future planned improvement projects can be found in the City of Rocklin budget documents.

City staff will recommend award of the construction contract for the Whitney Ranch Parkway Widening project to Carone and Company, Inc. at the City Council Meeting held on October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

The agenda for the meeting can be found here: October 22, 2024 City Council Agenda

Bid Opportunities  

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Public Works Permits

Public Works administers Encroachment Permits, Overload Transportation Permits, and Street Closure Permits

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Traffic, Lights & Signs

The Traffic Division is responsible for a variety of functions that contribute to our community’s safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services.

The City of Rocklin follows the California Vehicle Code and national guidelines for traffic control devices such as signal lights, traffic signs, and paint markings. Several factors are considered when deciding to place traffic control devices including traffic volumes, accident rates, pedestrian traffic, and travel delays.

Requests for traffic control devices can be submitted to the City by contacting Public Works at 916.625.5500 or online via Access Rocklin.

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Recycling

In Rocklin, trash is sorted at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and everything that can be recycled is sorted and processed automatically without you having to sort anything. That’s why we only have one bin for trash and recycling!

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Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Our Environmental Services staff implement permit compliance tasks and track stormwater regulations on behalf of the City of Rocklin. We document information on illegal discharge detection and elimination, street and storm drain cleaning, creek maintenance, stormwater and creek protection controls for development projects, business inspections, and public outreach, education and participation.

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Streets and Drains

Public Works is committed to maintaining Rocklin’s streets and storm drains in order to keep our city safe.

Street Maintenance

In keeping with the high quality of living in Rocklin, Public Works strives to keep every street in good riding condition, drainage, and appearance.

View where Public Works has recently completed road maintenance: Public Works Crack Fill Map

The City performs an inventory of the entire road network on a rotating basis to determine where maintenance is needed. Areas proposed to be crack-filled include:

  • Little Rock Neighborhood
  • Tenbury Neighborhood
  • Wildflower Lane Neighborhood
  • Lindsay Court Area
  • Tanager Way Neighborhood
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  • Montclair Area
  • North Star Area

Over time, the stress of weather and traffic creates cracks, potholes, and other weaknesses in the pavement. Street maintenance utilizes several methods to address these problems depending on the severity of the road condition, including crack sealing, base repair, patching, and resurfacing.

Sidewalk Maintenance

Sidewalk maintenance is the responsibility of the property owner adjacent to the sidewalk. Sidewalks in front of houses are the responsibility of the homeowner. The City only maintains sidewalks in front of City owned property.

Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Repair Policy

Stormdrain Maintenance

The Public Works Department is responsible for all stormdrain maintenance in the City of Rocklin including:

  • Pipe cleaning and replacement
  • Catch basin cleaning & repair
  • Ditch cleaning & regrading
  • Inlet/outlet stabilization
  • Easement maintenance
  • Detention pond maintenance

Storm Drain Assessment Summary

Storm Drain Assessment