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Officials say Oro Dam corridor striping stems from older ATP grant; Caltrans reviewing repair requests
Summary
City staff and councilmembers said striping on Oro Dam Boulevard East was installed under an older ATP grant and will remain in place for at least two to three years; council members and staff met with Caltrans, which acknowledged receipt of photographed problem areas and said it will review them.
City officials told the Oroville City Council that newly installed striping on portions of Oro Dam Boulevard East is part of an older Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant and is not part of an upcoming Caltrans project. The striping was added as a safety measure even though the road surface has deteriorated.
Councilmembers and staff described several recent actions: councilmembers received calls from residents about road condition and striping; the mayor, Councilman Weber, Brian Ring and others met with Caltrans District 3 in Marysville; and the city provided Caltrans with photographs of four specific roadway sections in significant disrepair. Staff confirmed the images were sent and that Caltrans said it would forward them to its team for review.
Why it matters: Staff said the ATP grant (applied for in 2015–2016) included striping intended to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. Councilmembers emphasized safety concerns for pedestrians and bicyclists, and staff said the striping will remain effective for “at least two to three years” while the city ranks the road for repair.
Details: Staff identified specific trouble spots along the Highway 70 off-ramp corridor (including sections near Veach and Huntington) and said Caltrans was receptive in a follow-up. Council members pressed for clearer timelines; staff said they will report back as Caltrans provides definitive timelines.
Provenance: Discussion began during department reports and concluded once staff described the Caltrans follow-up and next steps.
