PITTSBURG, CA – On Monday April 15, 2024, the Pittsburg City Council accepted plans and specifications and awarded a project contract for safety improvements along Crestview Drive, one of the City’s longest and most traveled residential roadways.
The project includes new pavement markings, raised medians, and pedestrian crossing improvements at six intersections along Crestview Drive at Nina Place, Alta Vista Circle, Kingsberry Place, Atherton Avenue, William Way, and Crestview Lane.
The improvements are being funded through a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds, the City’s Highway Users Tax Allocation (HUTA), and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The total project cost is estimated at just under $830,000.
“Over the past several years, the City Council has prioritized the use of grants and funds allocated to roadway projects to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety,” says Pittsburg Mayor Juan Antonio Banales. “The need to address traffic issues along Crestview has been at the forefront of this Council’s agenda for several years. The previous actions the City has taken to curb speeding and other illegal activity have made a difference, and we are excited to next another step to further improve this roadway for Pittsburg residents.”
In past years, the Crestview corridor has been plagued by speeding cars spinning “donuts” within the wide intersections. In 2021, the City installed several temporary medians and a temporary traffic circle. The City’s Police Department has also increase enforcement in the area.
“This is an important step for Pittsburg and a key project within the City’s Capital Improvement Program,” says John Samuelson, Pittsburg Director of Public Works and City Engineer. “Not only will these improvements help drivers operate their vehicles in compliance with traffic laws, but will also help to provide a roadway that can better meet the needs of all users, including pedestrians and bicyclists, consistent with the City’s Active Transportation Plan.”
On March 7, 2024, the City advertised the project for construction bids. RK Engineering, Inc. of San Francisco was the lowest responsive responsible bidder. The City Council action included award of the project contract to the firm.
Editors Note
According to the staff report, the City received 7 bids for construction of the Project. The lowest bid was $508,929 and
the highest bid was $695,519. The lowest bid is 14% below the engineer’s estimate and 13% below the average of all 7 bids
