Local Project Listing 2017 – Save California Streets

State Route (SR) 89 Mousehole Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project (Finalist)

The SR 89 Mousehole Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project constructed a 12-foot wide, 120 foot long pedestrian and bicycle tunnel 22 feet under the Union Pacific Railway. Prior to the project, pedestrians or bicyclists wishing to cross under the railroad were required to use the 24-foot wide vehicle tunnel, sharing traffic with vehicular traffic and large trucks. The project also constructed Class I bike/pedestrian paths that connect to paths to the north and south, a transit shelter, and several drainage improvements. Project Benefits: • Improves safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. • Provides a bicycle and pedestrian facility along SR 89, connecting Lake Tahoe and Truckee, and Interstate 80. • Reduces congestion and greenhouse gases by promoting non-motorized travel. • Encourages a healthy, active lifestyle by providing recreational facilities. Project Innovation: The railway that travels over the project area is a major east west route and the project construction could […]

January 27, 2017
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City of Palo Alto Street Maintenance Program

The City of Palo Alto’s 199 mile street network includes 131 miles of residential streets, 37 miles of collector streets and 31 miles of arterial streets. By 2010, Palo Alto’s average rating for streets was 73 and the Council appointed Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission (IBRC) determined that nearly 20% of Palo Alto’s streets were rated under 60. IBRC recommended that no Palo Alto streets have a PCI rating below 60 and City Council established a goal of achieving an average citywide PCI of 85 by 2021. Since 2009, Palo Alto’s PCI score has increased from 72 to 83 (December 2016) and we expect to reach a citywide average of 85 by 2019. Annual funding has increased from $1.7M to $6M for street maintenance since FY 2011 in an effort to accelerate the program. Palo Alto has been successful in leveraging grant, gas tax and vehicle registration funding to boost the […]

January 19, 2017
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La Pata Avenue Extension Project (Bridge)

The $72 million La Pata Avenue Extension Project greatly improves regional mobility in South Orange County by extending La Pata Avenue approximately two miles through the Prima Deschecha Landfill from the Cities of San Juan Capistrano to San Clemente. The extension provides a new direct connection to retail centers, medical facilities, schools, recreational opportunities, emergency evacuation routes, residential communities, the landfill and more. The project accomplishes the following: (1) widens La Pata Avenue from three to five lanes from south of SR-74 in the County of Orange to the existing road terminus at the County’s Prima Deshecha Landfill; (2) implements a gap closure by constructing four new lanes from the existing terminus to the intersection of Calle Saluda and Avenida La Pata in the City of San Clemente; and (3) extends Camino Del Rio as a four lane roadway from its existing terminus in the Forster Ranch community to the […]

January 13, 2017
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La Pata Avenue Extension Project (Safety/Intelligent)

The $72 million La Pata Avenue Extension Project greatly improves regional mobility in South Orange County by extending La Pata Avenue approximately two miles through the Prima Deschecha Landfill from the Cities of San Juan Capistrano to San Clemente. The extension provides a new direct connection to retail centers, medical facilities, schools, recreational opportunities, emergency evacuation routes, residential communities, the landfill and more. The project accomplishes the following: (1) widens La Pata Avenue from three to five lanes from south of SR-74 in the County of Orange to the existing road terminus at the County’s Prima Deshecha Landfill; (2) implements a gap closure by constructing four new lanes from the existing terminus to the intersection of Calle Saluda and Avenida La Pata in the City of San Clemente; and (3) extends Camino Del Rio as a four lane roadway from its existing terminus in the Forster Ranch community to the […]

January 13, 2017
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La Pata Avenue Extension Project (Complete Street)

The $72 million La Pata Avenue Extension Project greatly improves regional mobility in South Orange County by extending La Pata Avenue approximately two miles through the Prima Deschecha Landfill from the Cities of San Juan Capistrano to San Clemente. The extension provides a new direct connection to retail centers, medical facilities, schools, recreational opportunities, emergency evacuation routes, residential communities, the landfill and more. The project accomplishes the following: (1) widens La Pata Avenue from three to five lanes from south of SR-74 in the County of Orange to the existing road terminus at the County’s Prima Deshecha Landfill; (2) implements a gap closure by constructing four new lanes from the existing terminus to the intersection of Calle Saluda and Avenida La Pata in the City of San Clemente; and (3) extends Camino Del Rio as a four lane roadway from its existing terminus in the Forster Ranch community to the […]

January 13, 2017
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La Pata Avenue Extension Project (Roads)

The $72 million La Pata Avenue Extension Project greatly improves regional mobility in South Orange County by extending La Pata Avenue approximately two miles through the Prima Deschecha Landfill from the Cities of San Juan Capistrano to San Clemente. The extension provides a new direct connection to retail centers, medical facilities, schools, recreational opportunities, emergency evacuation routes, residential communities, the landfill and more. The project accomplishes the following: (1) widens La Pata Avenue from three to five lanes from south of SR-74 in the County of Orange to the existing road terminus at the County’s Prima Deshecha Landfill; (2) implements a gap closure by constructing four new lanes from the existing terminus to the intersection of Calle Saluda and Avenida La Pata in the City of San Clemente; and (3) extends Camino Del Rio as a four lane roadway from its existing terminus in the Forster Ranch community to the […]

January 13, 2017
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Detroit Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project

The Detroit Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project, between Clayton Road and Monument Boulevard, included pavement rehabilitation, closed sidewalk gaps, repaired sidewalks, provided curb extensions, curb ramps and crosswalk enhancements at intersections, and installed Class II and Class II bikeways. The project was the product of a community-driven process, led by community partners including Monument Impact, Contra Costa County Health Services, First 5 Contra Costa, and the Central County Regional Group. The US EPA Sustainable Communities Building Blocks program and the City’s Monument Corridor CBTP identified key issues and opportunities and prioritized the Detroit Ave corridor for improvement. A community walking audit in August 2012, included staff from the EPA, the County, the City and members of the community summarized key issues such as unsafe crossings, uncontrolled intersections, narrow, non-existent and damaged sidewalks, low-visibility crosswalks, excessive speeding, and poor visibility at the Laguna Street intersection. The uncontrolled crosswalk on the […]

January 13, 2017
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Noble Avenue Roundabouts at SR 198 Eastbound Ramps and Farmersville Boulevard Project

The roundabouts, while consistent with smart growth and complete street principles, also have proven environmental, mobility, and safety benefits. The Farmersville Roundabouts provide a multimodal project beneficial to all users and for the safe and effective movement of people and goods. Large trucks and emergency vehicles are easily accommodated by the presence of a “truck apron” in which truck trailers can mount onto to accommodate off-tracking. Bicyclists and pedestrians, including pedestrians with mobility impairments, have gained significant improvements due to roundabouts through a series of bicycle ramps, pedestrian curb ramps, wider sidewalks, and crosswalks with much shorter crossing distances across traffic. The roundabouts offer sustainability by meeting the needs of the triple bottom line including social, environmental, and economic benefits. The roundabouts have resulted in an efficient merging of traffic streams at the interchange by significantly reducing the frequency/severity of traffic collisions, reducing the amount of time vehicles are stopped/idling, […]

January 12, 2017
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The Roadway Resurfacing Project (HDMB)

The Roadway Resurfacing Project which included High Density Mineral Bond (HDMB) consisted of resurfacing residential neighborhoods with HDMB supplied by the company HA5. HA5 uses a mixture of fine aggregates combined with a proprietary and uniquely stable base emulsion that includes materials to resist UV damage. HA5 Reduces cracking and raveling by effectively preserving the existing asphalt binder. Effectively deflects UV rays and has excellent durability and life extension. Reduces aging by restoring oils and resins to the surface. High aesthetic appeal with a pleasing “surface friendly” finish that is very well accepted by the residence of the City of Rocklin. The HDMB is part of the City’s prevention maintenance toolbox to save California Streets.

January 12, 2017
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“A” Avenue Green Street

The City of National applied for and received a $2.5 million environmental grant to convert “A” Avenue into a “green” street that treats urban storm water runoff and provides a safe, aesthetically pleasing walking environment for National City residents and guests. The project implemented Low-Impact Development (LID) infiltration measures along portions of “A” Avenue between E. 8th Street and Kimball Park to treat urban storm water runoff prior to entering the storm drain system and discharging into Paradise Creek. The LID measures consisted of infiltration basins, bioretention basins, a nutrient separator baffle box (NSBB), and a 30,000 gallon cistern that collects storm water runoff, separates pollutants and pumps the recycled water into an irrigation system for landscaping. Educational and interpretive signage was installed to highlight these features. Other improvements include enhanced crosswalks with pedestrian refuge islands and corner bulb-outs for traffic calming, pedestrian actuated flashing crosswalk signs, and high intensity […]

January 12, 2017
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Category: Local Project Listing 2017

State Route (SR) 89 Mousehole Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project (Finalist)

City of Palo Alto Street Maintenance Program

La Pata Avenue Extension Project (Bridge)

La Pata Avenue Extension Project (Safety/Intelligent)

La Pata Avenue Extension Project (Complete Street)

La Pata Avenue Extension Project (Roads)

Detroit Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project

Noble Avenue Roundabouts at SR 198 Eastbound Ramps and Farmersville Boulevard Project

The Roadway Resurfacing Project (HDMB)

“A” Avenue Green Street

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