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Silverlake Parkway connection to Saratoga Springs

A proposed connection of Silverlake Parkway to Saratoga Springs to give the Silverlake area a second access and reach the new high school. A Hales Engineering traffic impact study was presented June 16, 2026; residents strongly supported the connection while staff earlier cited impact concerns.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Road project

Every hearing and vote

  1. June 16, 2026 · City Council

    Traffic impact study: Silverlake Parkway connection to Saratoga Springs (discussion)

    Discussed

    Hales Engineering presented the study and Assistant City Engineer David Salazar gave staff recommendations and cost estimates. The council gave direction; no vote. In public comment, about 14 speakers supported the connection, citing access to the new high school, congestion, safety, emergency access, walking and biking, and speed limits.

  2. July 30, 2026 · City Council

    Silverlake neighborhood to school district connections

    Discussed

    Discussed a possible connection from Silverlake Parkway into Saratoga Springs, covering alignment, traffic and safety, school district coordination, and sewer and other infrastructure impacts, plus growth in Cedar Valley and its effect on schools and the regional network.

  3. August 4, 2026 · City Council

    Transportation master plan and impact fee facilities plan amendments

    Approved with conditions · 5-0

    Assistant City Engineer David Salazar presented updates to roadway planning, project priorities, functional classifications, cost estimates and funding assumptions. Three speakers addressed a connecting road or Silverlake Parkway connection to the new high school, and support for the plan with student safety and traffic control concerns. The council adopted the ordinance with staff recommendations, adding E 1000 N as a minor collector from Pony Express Parkway to East Expressway and removing the connection at Canyon Wash.

    Moved by Council Member Brett Wright, seconded by Council Member Craig Whiting. Vote: 5-0