August 28, 2008
Inmate medical facility proposed for Folsom
A proposal to build a 1,500-bed inmate medical facility on Folsom Prison grounds drew strong warnings from Folsom city officials who said they would oppose any project that threatened to snarl traffic on local roadways.
Council members said they had serious concerns about increased traffic that would come with 1,500 additional employees.
Councilman Jeff Starsky said $30 million in city funds have been spent to build the new bridge over the American River to relieve traffic congestion created by the closure of Folsom Dam Road…
LINK - SacBee.com (The Sacramento Bee)
