There is no impact to the County General Fund. This project is funded by 55% Transportation Development Act and 45% Local Road Funds.
The purpose of this project is to provide a continuous pedestrian pathway to improve pedestrian safety along the north side of Market Ave., between 7th and Soto St., west of the Union Pacific Railroad crossing, in Richmond. Pedestrians currently utilize a rough and uneven terrain between 7th St. and Soto St., which makes it difficult for pedestrian travel.
The project consists of excavating soil (approximately 12 inches deep), removing existing curbs and gutters, installing Americans with Disabilities (ADA) curb ramps, curbs, gutters, and a concrete sidewalk (approximately 5 foot wide by 350 feet long), installing detectable warning surfaces, relocating/modifying existing drainage inlets, grinding, saw-cutting, and conforming portions of pavement, installing two concrete driveways to an existing business, installing signs, and adjusting existing utilities.
There is no possibility that the project may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. The project consists of construction of limited small new structures, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (15303 Class 3d). The project will not result in the removal of any scenic resource.
Delay in approving the project will result in a delay of design and construction of needed facility upgrades.