Pacifica Avenue Safe Routes to School
Summary
SCH Number
2025020097
Public Agency
Contra Costa County
Document Title
Pacifica Avenue Safe Routes to School
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/5/2025
Document Description
The purpose of the project is to improve the multi-modal transportation network on Pacifica Avenue and increase roadway safety for active modes of transportation, including walking, and biking. The project will construct approximately 2,400 feet of a Class IV two-way buffered bikeway, 400 feet of new sidewalk, 500 feet of widened sidewalk, bulb-outs, and three raised crosswalks. The project will remove portions of the existing sidewalk and asphalt walking path and replace with a new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalk. A 250 foot long, up to 3-foot tall, retaining wall or curb may be installed on the south side of Pacifica Avenue just east of A Street to allow for proper construction of the widened sidewalk. The project will maintain existing street drainage and existing storm drains and inlets may be replaced where new sidewalk is installed. This project will eliminate street parking on portions of Pacifica Avenue. One bus stop will be relocated to the west side of Inlet Drive, and another bus stop will be replaced with a bus platform on the east side of Breaker Drive. Pacifica Avenue will be restriped to narrow the existing travel lanes and install bike lanes on the south side of the existing road. Excavations up to 6 feet are anticipated for storm drain inlet replacements. Project construction is anticipated to begin in summer of 2026 or 2027 and take approximately 3 months to complete. No night work is anticipated. At least one lane will always remain open, and emergency vehicles will have access at all times. Real Estate transactions, including right-of-way acquisition utility relocations, temporary traffic control, and tree and vegetation trimming and removal may be necessary.
Contact Information
Name
Sandeep Kajla
Agency Name
Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Job Title
Environmental Analyst
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Syd Sotoodeh
Agency Name
Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated Bay Point
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Along Pacifica Avenue from Wharf Drive to Port Chicago Highway in unincorporated
Bay Point, Contra Costa County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of minor alterations, including the reconfiguration of bicycle lanes, widening of sidewalks, installing raised crosswalks, and other safety improvements, to existing street and sidewalk with negligible expansion of use pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines.
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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