Approve $25,000 engineering agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for Bayview Avenue bike lane project

Bayview Avenue Bike LanesContractsPublic Works

In Plain English

The city plans to add protected bike lanes on Bayview Avenue overpass and regular bike lanes on Potrero Avenue. Union Pacific Railroad must review and approve any work near their tracks before construction can begin. If approved, the city pays up to $25,000 for Union Pacific's engineering review and inspections.

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Votes

To adopt said resolution

Moved by: Councilmember JimenezSeconded by: Mayor Martinez

Passed

5 to 0

Claudia JimenezAye

Doria RobinsonAye

Sue WilsonAye

Cesar ZepedaAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Soheila BanaAbsent

Jamelia BrownAbsent

Why This Vote Matters

In a divided 5-2 vote, the council approved a contract with Union Pacific Railroad to begin engineering studies for safety improvements and bike lanes where Bayview Avenue crosses the railroad tracks. The railroad engineering work can cost up to $25,000, with an additional $37,376 in leftover funds from another project being redirected to help cover planning costs. Councilmembers Brown and Bana were absent for the vote. This preliminary engineering is the first step toward a larger project that would eventually make the railroad crossing safer for both drivers and cyclists.

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