Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages. This year, the city has already completed and started multiple capital improvement projects located throughout Santa Clarita, each one adding to the reasons why we all love to live, work and play in this wonderful community. A capital project adds to the city’s infrastructure.

Projects include building new facilities and playgrounds, as well as constructing curbs, gutters, sidewalks and public access ramps. In June, Rep. Mike Garcia joined the Santa Clarita City Council to officially mark the start of construction on the Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation and Safety Improvement Project.

This federally funded initiative will help improve vehicular and pedestrian safety at five intersections located throughout the city. Sen. Alex Padilla and Congressman Mike Garcia worked closely with the city to secure $1.

5 million in funding in order to address crucial traffic and pedestrian improvements. With these enhancements we can continue to provide our residents safe and efficient roads throughout our community. Speaking of roads, the city just celebrated the opening of Needham Ranch Parkway, connecting Newhall Avenue to Sierra Highway.

Located among the 1.7 million-square-foot industrial park that spans over 250 acres, this project was completed in partnership with Trammel Crow Co. and is over 1.

5 miles long. The ro.