SAN PABLO AVENUE ENHANCED BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GAP CLOSURE STUDY

The Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development is seeking a qualified and experienced firm to conduct the San Pablo Avenue Enhanced Bicycle and Pedestrian Gap Closure Study. The study aims to evaluate and improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities along San Pablo Avenue, a major thoroughfare in western Contra Costa County. The scope of work includes project management, study initiation and data collection, engagement, existing conditions analysis, development and analysis of alternatives, and preparation of a draft and final study. The selected firm will be responsible for conducting a site visit, collecting and analyzing data, developing conceptual design alternatives, and presenting findings to stakeholders and the public. Key considerations include safety, connectivity, and accessibility for all users, particularly vulnerable populations such as children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. • The study will focus on a segment of San Pablo Avenue in Unincorporated Contra Costa County and the City of Pinole. • The selected firm will be required to engage with stakeholders, including community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and government agencies. • The study will include a review of existing data, plans, and studies, as well as the collection of new data through site visits and field reviews. • The firm will be expected to develop and analyze conceptual design alternatives, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, transit improvements, and traffic calming measures. • The final study will include a detailed report, preliminary engineering design plans, and cost estimates for the preferred alternative.