Citrus Heights is kicking off "May is Bike Month" with a guided community ride along the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail.

The ride brings together families, residents, and trail users, with time to gather at the park before and after. An easy setting for businesses to show up or tie in a Bike Month promotion.

Ways your business can participate:

• Set up a table or small activation at the event
• Offer a Bike Month promotion or discount
• Connect with riders before or after the ride

Event details:

When: Thursday, May 7 | 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Where: C-Bar-C Community Park, 8275 Oak Avenue

The route is a staff-guided ride along the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail with a brief stop at Tempo Park. About 3 miles total, designed for all ages.

The City will also be on-site, sharing updates on upcoming projects, including the Gateway Activation Project and trail extensions. Light snacks and water will be available for participants. Visit the Community Bike Ride website for more information.

Are you a business interested in participating? Reach out to Alicia Aguirre at aaguirre@citrusheights.net or (916)727-4807 to coordinate your involvement.

Citrus Heights' Pavement Maintenance Program is progressing, with resurfacing work underway across neighborhoods. For the 2025 cycle, localized pavement repairs are wrapping up. Work will continue in phases over the coming months, with completion expected this year.

This program is part of a multi-year effort to maintain and extend the life of local streets, with additional cycles already in design for 2026 and 2027. For more information on the Pavement Maintenance Program, visit the city website.

Madison Avenue Repaving

Work is underway on Madison Avenue between San Juan Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard. Accessibility upgrades have been completed, and roadway repaving and striping are in progress through the end of April. The project, led by Sacramento County, also includes new curb ramps and traffic signal upgrades at key intersections.

Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2

Construction continues on Auburn Boulevard as part of the Complete Streets Phase 2 project. Work remains on schedule, with completion anticipated in summer 2026.

For more information on Citrus Heights Capital Improvement Projects, click here.

The City of Citrus Heights is launching the COOL Program (Canopy Over Our Lots), a 50% cost share grant to support landscaping improvements that add shade to commercial parking areas.

As we head into warmer months, we’re reminded how much shade shapes the shopping experience. If your lot could use more tree shading, apply now to move your project forward!

Program basics:

• 1:1 cost share, up to $20,000 per project
• Eligible for shade trees, planting islands, irrigation improvements, and related work
• Focused on existing commercial parking areas

Priority is given to projects that increase shade in high-use areas, such as main parking rows, walkways, and visible frontages.

For more information about eligibility and requirements, visit the COOL Program webpage.

Reach out to the Citrus Heights Planning Division at (916) 727-4760 or planning@citrusheights.net with questions or to explore your project ideas. 

Citrus Heights recognizes small businesses as a key part of the community. The Business of Distinction program is a quarterly recognition that highlights businesses making a positive impact.

This quarter’s theme is Pride of Place, recognizing businesses that have invested in and brought new life to a space. This can include visible improvements to a property or the activation of a previously vacant location.

Know a business that’s made a visible investment in their space? Submit a nomination on the City website. Self-nominations are welcome.

Award Requirements: 

• Located in Citrus Heights with a valid business license
• Completed a visible renovation or reinvestment within the past three years
• Demonstrates clear improvement in property condition and appearance
• Shows a positive impact on the surrounding area

Nominations close May 22. Submit your nomination today!

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