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Council awards $1.414 million contract for Grand Avenue paving and pedestrian-safety upgrades
Summary
The council awarded a $1,414,102 construction contract and approved an overall construction budget of $1,555,513 for the Grand Avenue pavement rehabilitation and pedestrian improvement project, which includes ADA curb ramps, bulb-outs, RRFBs, bike turn-boxes and bioretention to meet green-infrastructure requirements.
The council approved staff'recommended actions to award the Grand Avenue paving and pedestrian-safety improvement project to Rapid Grading Services for $1,414,102 and set an overall construction budget of $1,555,513. The project covers resurfacing between Fairview and Cambridge, targeted dig-outs, ADA-compliant curb ramps, high-visibility crosswalks, bulb-out islands and rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs), plus bioretention plantings to meet green-infrastructure permit obligations.
Public Works Director Daniel Gonzalez and project designer Heidi Utaback (Coastland Engineering) reviewed the scope and funding. Gonzalez said the project secured a $500,000 Alameda County Transportation Commission grant and uses local Measure BB, vehicle registration fees and SB 1 funding. Utaback described crossings and bicycle accommodations, saying the design shortens pedestrian crossings and adds a bicycle turn box to help northbound cyclists turn left onto Linda Avenue. "So the pedestrian will push the button and get those flashing lights so the vehicles will know to stop," Utaback said of the RRFBs.
Council discussion focused on paving extent, parking and notice to nearby residents; staff said they will create a construction communication plan, contact households affected by parking changes and can provide before-and-after traffic surveys. The council approved the project and authorized city administrators to execute related documents.
