Richmond : various locations between the DEL norte bart station and the SF BAY trail : implement bike/PED improvements the project will create a safe

This $529,419 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration's Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) will fund the implementation of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements along various locations between the Del Norte BART station and the San Francisco Bay Trail in Richmond, California. The project will create a safe, comfortable walking and biking route by building Class II bike lanes on Potrero Ave and Class IV protected bike lanes on the Bayview Ave overpass over I-580. Key project locations include S 51st St, Bayview Ave, Ells St, Ells Path, Cypress Path, Cypress Ave, S 47th St, S 49th St, and Potrero Ave. This grant, awarded on February 3, 2025, will be administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the state government transportation agency responsible for California's transportation infrastructure.

Project description

Richmond : various locations between the DEL norte bart station and the SF BAY trail : implement bike/PED improvements the project will create a safe, comfortable walking and biking route connecting the DEL norte bart station to the SAN francisco BAY trail. IT capitalizes on existing multi-use paths, ties into EL cerrito's transit oriented development complete streets projects, and will improve conditions around parks and schools. The project will build class II bike lanes on potrero AVE and class IV protected bike lanes on the bayview AVE overpass over 1-580. Locations include S 51ST ST, bayview AVE, ells ST, ells path, cypress path, cypress AVE, S 47TH ST, S 49TH ST, and potrero AVE in richmond.