Arden Way (Sacramento, California)
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Arden Way is a major east-west arterial in Sacramento County, California
in the United States
. It is approximately 8 miles (12.9 km) long and runs through Sacramento
and the unincorporated suburbs of Arden-Arcade
and Carmichael
.
area of Sacramento. It is a side street in a light industrial area, running approximately two blocks up to Colfax Street and paralleling the Arden-Garden Connector, the westward continuation for major thoroughfare traffic on Arden Way east of Colfax Street. After Colfax Street, Arden Way gains it major thoroughfare status, intersecting Del Paso Boulevard (old US 40) and running parallel with the Regional Transit light rail
tracks and a residential frontage street of Arden Way up until Royal Oaks Drive. It passes two light rail
stations: The Arden/Del Paso station
and the Royal Oaks station
. Arden Way then travels over the light rail and Union Pacific railroad tracks at a large overpass
, where the roadway turns southeast towards the interchange
of Business 80
(also known as the Capital City Freeway) and Highway 160
, known locally as the Arden Y. Arden Way passes Arden Fair Mall
, then intersects Exposition Boulevard and Ethan Way, where the roadway turns east, leaving the city of Sacramento and into the unincorporated community
of Arden-Arcade
.
The unusually large overpass between Evergreen and Harvard Streets was to have been part of the I-80 freeway replacement of what is now the Capital City Freeway (or Business 80
). Caltrans
abandoned the project in the early 1980s and was turned over to Regional Transit for their light rail system.
.
.
It was at this terminus that a bridge was planned to cross the Rio Americano and connect to Rod Beaudry Drive in Rancho Cordova, CA, but it was never built and the two roads remain unconnected. A pedestrian/bicycle bridge (the Harold Richey Memorial Bridge) crosses the American River at that point, but barricades prevent regular automobile traffic.
buses 13, 20, 22 and 23 operate on Arden Way. RT light rail stations Arden/Del Paso
, Royal Oaks
and nearby Swanston
serve Arden Way.
.
Sacramento County, California
Sacramento County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Sacramento, which is also the state capital. As of 2010 the county had a population of 1,418,788....
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is approximately 8 miles (12.9 km) long and runs through Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
and the unincorporated suburbs of Arden-Arcade
Arden-Arcade, California
Arden-Arcade is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. The population was 92,186 at the 2010 census. It is east of the city of Sacramento and west of the community of Carmichael....
and Carmichael
Carmichael, California
Carmichael is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 61,762 at the 2010 census, up from 49,742 at the 2000 census.-Geography and geology:Carmichael...
.
Sacramento
Arden Way begins at Acoma Street in the North SacramentoNorth Sacramento
North Sacramento is a well-established community that is currently part of the city of Sacramento, California. It was a city from its incorporation in 1924 until it was merged in 1964 into the City of Sacramento....
area of Sacramento. It is a side street in a light industrial area, running approximately two blocks up to Colfax Street and paralleling the Arden-Garden Connector, the westward continuation for major thoroughfare traffic on Arden Way east of Colfax Street. After Colfax Street, Arden Way gains it major thoroughfare status, intersecting Del Paso Boulevard (old US 40) and running parallel with the Regional Transit light rail
Sacramento Regional Transit District
The Sacramento Regional Transit District, commonly referred to as RT, is the agency responsible for public transportation in the Sacramento, California area. It was established on April 1, 1973, as a result of the acquisition of the Sacramento Transit Authority...
tracks and a residential frontage street of Arden Way up until Royal Oaks Drive. It passes two light rail
Light rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
stations: The Arden/Del Paso station
Arden/Del Paso (Sacramento RT)
Arden/Del Paso is a side platformed Sacramento RT light rail station in Sacramento, California, United States. The station was opened on March 12, 1987, and is operated by the Sacramento Regional Transit District as part of the Blue Line. The station's main function is a light rail station but it...
and the Royal Oaks station
Royal Oaks (Sacramento RT)
Royal Oaks is a side platformed Sacramento RT light rail station located on Arden Way near the Arden Fair Mall, in Sacramento, California, United States. The station was opened on March 12, 1987, and is operated by the Sacramento Regional Transit District as part of the Blue Line.-References:*...
. Arden Way then travels over the light rail and Union Pacific railroad tracks at a large overpass
Overpass
An overpass is a bridge, road, railway or similar structure that crosses over another road or railway...
, where the roadway turns southeast towards the interchange
Interchange (road)
In the field of road transport, an interchange is a road junction that typically uses grade separation, and one or more ramps, to permit traffic on at least one highway to pass through the junction without directly crossing any other traffic stream. It differs from a standard intersection, at which...
of Business 80
Interstate 80 Business (Sacramento, California)
Interstate 80 Business, called the Capital City Freeway in its entirety, is a Business Loop of Interstate 80 through Sacramento. As it is state-maintained, unlike most business routes in California, it is assigned route numbers - part of U.S. Route 50 on its western half , and unsigned State Route...
(also known as the Capital City Freeway) and Highway 160
California State Route 160
State Route 160 is a state highway in the U.S. state of California consisting of two sections. The longer, southern, section is a scenic highway through the alluvial plain of the Sacramento River, linking SR 4 in Antioch with Sacramento via the Antioch Bridge...
, known locally as the Arden Y. Arden Way passes Arden Fair Mall
Arden Fair Mall
Arden Fair Mall is a two-level regional shopping mall located on Arden Way in Sacramento, California, USA. It consists of over 165 tenants, encompassing over of retail space. It is anchored by JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom and Sears...
, then intersects Exposition Boulevard and Ethan Way, where the roadway turns east, leaving the city of Sacramento and into the unincorporated community
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
of Arden-Arcade
Arden-Arcade, California
Arden-Arcade is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. The population was 92,186 at the 2010 census. It is east of the city of Sacramento and west of the community of Carmichael....
.
The unusually large overpass between Evergreen and Harvard Streets was to have been part of the I-80 freeway replacement of what is now the Capital City Freeway (or Business 80
Interstate 80 Business (Sacramento, California)
Interstate 80 Business, called the Capital City Freeway in its entirety, is a Business Loop of Interstate 80 through Sacramento. As it is state-maintained, unlike most business routes in California, it is assigned route numbers - part of U.S. Route 50 on its western half , and unsigned State Route...
). Caltrans
California Department of Transportation
The California Department of Transportation is a government department in the U.S. state of California. Its mission is to improve mobility across the state. It manages the state highway system and is actively involved with public transportation systems throughout the state...
abandoned the project in the early 1980s and was turned over to Regional Transit for their light rail system.
Arden-Arcade
After leaving Sacramento, Arden Way immediately intersects Howe Avenue, another major thoroughfare running north-south. It continues east to intersect with other north-south major thoroughfares, including Fulton Avenue, Watt Avenue and Eastern Avenue. As Arden Way meets up with Mission Avenue, it enters the unincorporated community of CarmichaelCarmichael, California
Carmichael is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 61,762 at the 2010 census, up from 49,742 at the 2000 census.-Geography and geology:Carmichael...
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Carmichael
After Mission Avenue, Arden Way continues east to Fair Oaks Boulevard, where the roadway then downgrades to a two-lane neighborhood street and turns southeast towards its eastern terminus at the American River ParkwayAmerican River Parkway
The American River Parkway is a parkway that runs along the American River throughout Sacramento County, California and consists of many smaller parks and boat launching points...
.
It was at this terminus that a bridge was planned to cross the Rio Americano and connect to Rod Beaudry Drive in Rancho Cordova, CA, but it was never built and the two roads remain unconnected. A pedestrian/bicycle bridge (the Harold Richey Memorial Bridge) crosses the American River at that point, but barricades prevent regular automobile traffic.
Landmarks and points of interest
- Arden Fair MallArden Fair MallArden Fair Mall is a two-level regional shopping mall located on Arden Way in Sacramento, California, USA. It consists of over 165 tenants, encompassing over of retail space. It is anchored by JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom and Sears...
- An enclosed regional shopping center with 165 shops and anchored by four department stores. - St. Ignatius Loyola Parish - A historic local church and private school.
Local transportation
RTSacramento Regional Transit District
The Sacramento Regional Transit District, commonly referred to as RT, is the agency responsible for public transportation in the Sacramento, California area. It was established on April 1, 1973, as a result of the acquisition of the Sacramento Transit Authority...
buses 13, 20, 22 and 23 operate on Arden Way. RT light rail stations Arden/Del Paso
Arden/Del Paso (Sacramento RT)
Arden/Del Paso is a side platformed Sacramento RT light rail station in Sacramento, California, United States. The station was opened on March 12, 1987, and is operated by the Sacramento Regional Transit District as part of the Blue Line. The station's main function is a light rail station but it...
, Royal Oaks
Royal Oaks (Sacramento RT)
Royal Oaks is a side platformed Sacramento RT light rail station located on Arden Way near the Arden Fair Mall, in Sacramento, California, United States. The station was opened on March 12, 1987, and is operated by the Sacramento Regional Transit District as part of the Blue Line.-References:*...
and nearby Swanston
Swanston (Sacramento RT)
Swanston is a side platformed Sacramento RT light rail station between Arden Way and El Camino Avenue, just west of the Capital City Freeway, in Sacramento, California, United States. The station was opened on March 12, 1987, and is operated by the Sacramento Regional Transit District as part of...
serve Arden Way.
Major intersections
The entire thoroughfare is in Sacramento CountySacramento County, California
Sacramento County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Sacramento, which is also the state capital. As of 2010 the county had a population of 1,418,788....
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| Location | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Sacramento, California Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,... |
Arden-Garden Connector | Continuation beyond Colfax Street |
| Del Paso Boulevard, Grove Avenue, Canterbury Road | Del Paso Boulevard was former US 40 | |
| – Reno Reno, Nevada Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area... , San Francisco San Francisco, California San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland... , Downtown Sacramento |
Interchange; former US 40 / US 99E / I-80 Interstate 80 in California In the U.S. state of California, Interstate 80 , a major east–west route of the Interstate Highway System, has its western terminus in San Francisco, California, United States. From there it heads east across the Bay Bridge to Oakland, where it turns north and crosses the Carquinez Bridge... |
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| Heritage Lane – Cal Expo | ||
| Challenge Way | ||
| Alta Arden Expressway | No right turn from Arden Way west to Alta Arden Expressway east | |
| Exposition Boulevard, Ethan Way | No left turn from Arden Way west to Ethan Way south | |
| Howe Avenue | ||
| Fulton Avenue | ||
| Watt Avenue | ||
| Eastern Avenue | ||
| Carmichael Carmichael, California Carmichael is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 61,762 at the 2010 census, up from 49,742 at the 2000 census.-Geography and geology:Carmichael... |
Fair Oaks Boulevard | From this point, Arden Way continues to its terminus at the American River Parkway American River Parkway The American River Parkway is a parkway that runs along the American River throughout Sacramento County, California and consists of many smaller parks and boat launching points... |