Grant Street Reconstruction

Grant Street Reconstruction

The City's Public Works Department plans to reconstruct Grant Street from Stevenson Street to Lake Street. The reconstruction includes installation of a reclaimed water line, surface street improvements, construction of an asphalt curb and sidewalk along the south side of Grant Street from 200' west of Stevenson Street to Lake Street, and installation of a 12" storm drain beneath the new sidewalk. The City is initiating a road reconstruction project and replacement of a reclaimed water line for this section of Grant Street. Curb and sidewalk installation is a critical component to ensure safety to both pedestrians and motor vehicles. The City is planning to install an asphalt curb and sidewalk to reduce costs. The City considered only striping the pavement to separate vehicles from pedestrian/bicycle traffic. However, existing drainage issues would not be resolved by this approach, hence forcing pedestrians and bicyclists to traverse the area in the storm water flow or force them into the traffic lane. Improvements to the storm drainage system in the project area will enable the more efficient collection and conveyance of storm water, and will convert an open drainage ditch on the south side of Grant Street to an underground conveyance system. Presently, there are no sidewalks along Grant Street from approximately 200' west of Stevenson Street to Lake Street. This is the primary access route for students walking and bicycling to Calistoga Junior-Senior High School, Palisades High School, and the Teen Center at Grant and Stevenson. Grant Street is a 40-foot right-of-way with a 32'8"-wide paved section and an open drainage ditch on the south side of the street. Students currently walked along the side of the roadway and sometimes are forced to walk along or within the drainage ditch to avoid traffic. Although there have been no traffic incidents involving walking students in this location, the City and the School District believe that the proposed improvements may prevent an incident in the future. Installation of a sidewalk in this area along Grant Street will improve safety for both residents and the students walking to the Calistoga Junior-Senior High School, Palisades High School, and the nearby Teen Center. In addition, the replacement of the reclaimed water line is an important step in the City's water conservation policies and plans. Landscaping water usage represents a significant amount of the overall water demand on the City's water resources.

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