A. Grade separation projects are extremely expensive. The cost to construct the road over the tracks is roughly half as expensive as constructing a below-grade roadway separation.  While City staff is still in pursuit of funding for the road over the tracks option, funding for the other option appears to be out of reach.  The most current cost estimates for these options are provided by clicking here.

A. If the design and construction phases are implemented following the review and approval of the Council at a City Council Meeting, the bridge is likely to be approximately 30 feet high at the highest point.  A minimum clearance of 24 feet is required for trains and approximately 17-18 feet for trucks on Sampson.

A. The Request for Proposals for design services for the road over tracks option will be advertised.  Following a review of the received proposals, a discussion regarding whether to award the design contract would be placed on an City Council Meeting agenda.

A. Since no decision has been made to either design or construct the McKinley Grade Separation Project, the City has not determined which properties or businesses might be impacted.  You should know, however, that no project can proceed unless and until the City acquires any property needed for the project.  The City is required to follow strict laws, rules and regulations in acquiring property and compensating businesses.  

A. If the design phase is implemented following the award of the design contract at a City Council Meeting, the design team would follow applicable laws and regulations related to involving affected property owners and business owners by sharing the design concept and seeking their input to minimize impacts as much as possible.

A. The proposed Project would eliminate an existing grade crossing.  It is therefore anticipated that the Project would be statutorily exempt from compliance with CEQA.  However, in order to help insure that the City is minimizing potential effects on environmental resources, businesses and residents in the area, City staff would prepare and present to the City Council for its consideration several technical studies related to environmental impacts.  The Project has no anticipated federal funds and, as such, would not be subject to NEPA compliance.

A. If construction of the project is approved, it may be necessary to close these roads for relatively short durations during construction, such as at night or some weekends.  Every effort would be made to accommodate traffic in all directions for most of the duration of the construction period.  Lane reductions would be anticipated for much of the construction period.

A. Should the project be approved and construction commenced, pedestrian and bike access would be provided during construction in designated corridors.

A. The City anticipates that the design of the project would incorporate a connector road from McKinley to Sampson for local traffic purposes.

A. The City anticipates that the design of the project would incorporate bike lanes.

A. The City anticipates that the design of the project would incorporate sidewalks on both sides of the bridge.

A. All questions, concerns, and comments may be directed to the project email at McKinley.GS@CoronaCA.gov and via the Project Helpline at 800-546-3299

For more information about the Street and Safety Light Project, please contact Tracy Martin, Utilities Project Manager for the City of Corona, at 951-817‐5880 or Tracy.Martin@CoronaCA.gov.

The existing High Pressure Sodium (HPS) streetlights will be recycled in accordance with all federal and state environmental guidelines.

The benefits of this project to Corona include:

• Reduced energy consumption, resulting in energy savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions
• Reduced maintenance costs
• Better visible light for Corona citizens

The installation will begin on November 13th and will run through mid‐February.

This project will replace approximately 8,000 streetlights throughout Corona, most of which are standard streetlights (called “cobra heads”).

Corona is interested in reducing its energy consumption and maintenance costs associated with streetlighting. Installing LED streetlight fixtures will save energy, require less maintenance, and will provide citizens with better light quality on streets and roadways.

Although the new LED fixtures produce a different looking light than the HPS fixtures they replaced, they are not actually dimmer. HPS fixtures tend to produce a bright spot directly underneath the fixture, whereas LEDs create a more even pool of light across the ground or roadway.

Contrary to the orange light that High Pressure Sodium (HPS) fixtures produce, LED streetlight fixtures are a cooler, white light under which it is easier to see true colors.

Light Emitting Diodes (LED) are a technology that has been used in solid state lighting for decades. More recently, LED technology has advanced to streetlight applications. LED streetlights are extremely energy efficient, have long life spans, and produce a better color and quality of light than typical High Pressure Sodium (HPS) streetlights.

The majority of streetlights currently used in Corona are High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights. While HPS is one of the most common streetlight technologies across the country, it has several drawbacks. HPS streetlights are not very energy efficient, cast an orange light which can make it difficult to see color, and tend to produce light that is not of optimal quality.

A. For Daily Overload Permits:
Please fill out an overload transportation permit application, and come to the PW Counter with a copy of your insurance for General Liability. It must list the City of Corona as an Additional Insured and Certificate Policy Holder. The permit fee is $16.00. For a map of approved overload truck routes contact the Public Works Counter at (951) 736-2259.
For Annual Overload Permits:
Annual Overload Permits are $90.00. They may contain up to 6 different license numbers for 6 different trucks. In addition to the application, an agreement must be signed ensuring that you will abide by City of Corona Ordinances. An original copy of General Liability Insurance listing the City of Corona as Additionally Insured and Certificate Policy Holder is necessary to receive an Annual Overload Permit.

A. If you believe the drainage issue is being caused by a city facility, please contact Public Works for assistance at (951) 736-2266. If you believe the drainage issue is being caused by another property owner adjacent to you, it is likely a civil matter and the City may not be able to assist with correction of the problem. If you believe your property is still under a developer's one year maintenance period, please contact Public Works Inspection for assistance at (951) 279-3511.

A. To get your pool permit, come to City Hall to the Public Service Counter. Here you'll need to speak with the Planning, Building, and Public Works Departments. Please bring three (3) site plans with you . Planning will help you obtain your Tract Map/Parcel Map Number and Lot/Parcel Number. Public Works will then check for any existing easements on your property which may be impacted by construction. Once Public Works approves your site plan (regarding easement non-interference), the Building Department will handle the rest of the permit process.

A. Typically, you'll need to come to the PW Counter at City Hall with $1,200.00 and a current City Business License. The $1,200 includes a $750 deposit for the meter, a $400 water deposit, and a $50 permit fee. The permit will need to be renewed every month. You will be asked for hydrant number or the location of the fire hydrant you'd like to set the meter on. Please note: the PW Counter will process your fee and issue you a receipt for the construction meter. The administering of the meter is handled entirely by the Utilities Department. You may contact Utilities at (951) 736-2234.

A. There are several items that need to be addressed. Requirements may include; payment of development impact fees, plan check fees, inspection fees, grading & improvement fees, guarantee and construction of public improvements, and engineering drawings submitted for plan check and approval. For detailed information, please contact Public Works at (951) 736-2259.