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Salinas public works outlines $5–6M pavement bid, $2M sidewalk plan and options for $8M in extra transportation funds
Summary
Public works presented transportation updates including a $2 million Measure G sidewalk project, a $5–6 million pavement project, ADA ramp work and possible uses for about $8–10 million remaining in transportation fund balance to advance Veranda Road, Abbott Street or Williams Road projects.
At the May 6 Salinas Finance Committee meeting, Public Works staff delivered a transportation update outlining planned sidewalk, pavement and ADA‑compliance projects and options for unallocated transportation fund balances.
Public Works Director David (surname not specified) said the department is pursuing an $18,000‑square‑foot sidewalk project that includes 2,000 linear feet of curb and gutter, 3,000 square feet of driveway approaches and 74 ADA ramps, funded in part by Measure G. “We get about $2,000,000 a year in Measure G money for sidewalks,” he said.
He said the department is currently bidding a pavement project expected to cover about 250,000 square feet of asphalt with dig‑outs and crack filling; bid results are expected in June and the estimated cost range is $5,000,000 to $6,000,000. “We’re expecting this project to be in the range of $5,000,000 to $6,000,000. We currently have $5,000,000 budgeted,” he said.
Available funds and options Public Works reported an earlier estimate of about $13,000,000 in transportation fund balance that changed during the presentation; staff said about $8,000,000 would remain after filling near‑term needs and maintaining a $2,300,000 reserve. The department proposed adding $1,000,000 to the sidewalk project, $1,000,000 to pavement and $1,000,000 to ADA ramp work to make several near‑term projects whole.
Longer‑lead projects discussed included: - Veranda Road phase 2 and 2B (design estimated at about $4,000,000). David said Veranda has been under development for many years and additional design funds would move it forward. - Abbott Street (full‑depth rehabilitation and design/construction estimated at $10–15 million). David described Abbott as heavily trucked and in poor condition and said the city could begin design work if funds are allocated. - Williams Road undergrounding (project estimate about $10,000,000; project has roughly $3.5 million available from PG&E Rule 28 credits and would need about $6.5 million more to complete).
Maintenance strategy and capacity Public Works described in‑house and contracted work distinctions: the city has concrete and asphalt crews (roughly 15 workers on asphalt, two concrete crews) that handle smaller projects and maintenance; larger arterial street projects require contractors with traffic‑control capacity. Staff said crews perform crack filling to extend pavement life and that contractors perform larger full‑depth work. David gave per‑unit cost guidance: maintenance crews at roughly $6–$8 per square foot for sidewalk work; contractors $12–$20 per square foot; and asphalt at about $150–$180 per ton.
Next steps and council direction Staff asked the committee to identify priorities so the department can return with specific options and tradeoffs. The committee unanimously voted to receive the public works update for follow up and future budget considerations.
Ending: Committee members emphasized infrastructure and public‑safety priorities, asked staff to return with options that show the fiscal trade‑offs and directed staff to include community input in upcoming budget discussions.
