DATE: June 25, 2025
TO: Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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California Air Resources Board Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Project - Status Update
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee (CIAC) provides feedback on the status and draft designs for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Project.
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SUMMARY
In 2024, the City was selected for a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Clean Mobility in Schools Program Grant that includes street infrastructure improvements for 12 schools. This item provides an update on the infrastructure component of the Clean Mobility grant.
Conceptual plans for these schools were developed from 2016-2020 through public outreach and partnership with Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC). Staff updated the conceptual plans in Summer 2024. The City Council selected Sanbell as a consultant to develop Project PS&E (Plans, Specifications, and Estimate) in December 2024. The City Manager executed a Professional Services Agreement not to exceed $685,000 and work began on the project in January 2025.
The project is currently on schedule with City Staff working to review 30% Design plans. Conceptual designs of major improvements for each school are provided in Attachment II. Signage and striping elements are generally included at later stages in the design process. Staff and the consultant team will continue to perform outreach with schools and further develop and refine the recommendations, with full design expected in early 2026 and construction planned for Spring and Summer 2026.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Concept Design