Council hears multi‑year update on Pioneer Complete Streets project; phase 1 nearing completion
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Summary
Public Works Director reported the first phase of the Pioneer Complete Streets project is near completion with a $6.67 million contract and March 2026 target; the overall program is a long-range plan with an estimated total near $150 million and multiple funding sources under pursuit.
Public Works Director William delivered a multi-segment briefing on the Pioneer Complete Streets program on Feb. 4, describing completed work, near-term construction items and the long-range schedule for multiple segments of the project.
William said the city approved a $6,670,000 contract in February 2025 for the first phase (Pioneer Road and Ortigalita signalization), which is nearly complete; he cited a planned completion schedule for March 2026 and noted the traffic signal was not yet energized but would be soon. The overall project is divided into six segments, with the connection between SR 152 and Pioneer (segment 1) projected for completion in 2030 and later segments staged through the 2030s. William estimated the combined project cost could approach $150 million over the program’s life and described funding strategies that include state and federal grants, regional funds and Measure V allocations.
The City Manager and councilmembers discussed environmental and air-quality review complexities, noting a prior slowdown tied to differing federal and state air-conformity interpretations. Councilmembers emphasized the expected near-term congestion relief from segments 1 and 2, and staff noted coordination with Caltrans and the Central California Irrigation District will be required for certain bridge and right-of-way elements.
What’s next: staff will complete environmental and technical studies, pursue grant funding, and work on multiple segments in parallel so some parts can be designed while others are under construction.