The Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail is a multi-use path that forms a loop between the Carquinez and Benicia Bridges, with the trail running through Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
Subsequent to meeting with TWIC in May 2019, the Board of Supervisors authorized DCD staff to receive grant funding for the CSSLT Gap Closure Study in July. As of October 1, 2020, DCD and MTC staff selected Questa Engineering to be the lead consultant on this study after completing a competitive bid process. The study was phased into multiple tasks:
1: Identify any “fatal flaws” related to closing existing gaps with bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, such as right-of-way or physical constraints. Pending the results of this analysis, the study will continue to either:
2A: narrow the study’s focus to one or two gaps, or
2B: revisit the study of potential trail alignments to identify a preferred alignment, including interim options.
3: Development of a Vision Plan
The Vision Plan for the future of the trail is being presented to TWIC and other CSSLT partners such as local jurisdictions along the trail, Caltrans, East Bay Regional Park District, etc. Staff's presentation to TWIC at their October meeting is part of this outreach effort. The Vision Plan, in depicting the completed project, helps to ensure that each individual project is valued as contributing to the complete vision and each plays a critical part in making it a reality.
The Gap Closure portion of the effort will be complete in Spring 2021 with preliminary information provided in this presentation.
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