Construction Project on West Texas Street to Enhance Safety and Accessibility

News Summary

A significant construction project on West Texas Street aims to improve safety and accessibility for all users, kicking off later this year. Awarded to Ghilotti Bros. Inc., the nearly $11.6 million project is set to last 12 months, focusing on enhancements such as upgraded traffic signals, safer sidewalks, and improved access to transit and local businesses. The initiative aligns with the city’s Complete Streets goals and includes community engagement events to keep residents informed throughout the construction period.

Construction Project on West Texas Street to Enhance Safety and Accessibility

The West Texas Street Construction Project will kick off on July 28, 2025, with the objective of improving safety and accessibility for all road users. The project is expected to unfold over a period of 12 months and will be executed in phases.

Ghilotti Bros. Inc., a construction company based in San Rafael, has been awarded the contract for the project, which is valued at nearly $11.6 million. This is a significant investment in the community aimed at addressing safety concerns identified in a five-year review showing a troubling statistic: 35% of crashes and 65% of fatalities on West Texas Street occurred between First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Funding Breakdown and Project Goals

The funding for this extensive project comes from multiple sources, including:

• $600,000 from Measure P
• $300,000 from the Solid Waste fund
• $345,000 from the state Senate Bill 1 road fund
• $1.37 million from Regional Transportation Impact Fee funding
• $284,530 from the Intergovernmental Loan Fund for broadband
• $459,530 transferred to the Streets Capital Project Fund

This project aligns with the city’s Complete Streets goals, which focus on creating safe, accessible, and efficient roadways for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

Proposed Improvements to the Corridor

Among the enhancements planned for West Texas Street are:

• Upgraded traffic signals
• Safer sidewalks and pedestrian crossings
• Updated signage and lane markings
• Improved access to transit and local businesses

Specific improvements will include the addition of separated bikeways, widened sidewalks with landscaped buffers, two new marked crossings—one including a new traffic signal at Second Street and another with a rectangular rapid flashing beacon near First Street. Furthermore, a raised center median will be installed between First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. This center median is expected to prohibit left turns, enhancing both safety and traffic flow.

Impact on Traffic and Local Businesses

Throughout the construction period, residents and commuters should be prepared for phased street closures and temporary restrictions on driveway access. The construction will be carried out on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Despite the disruption, businesses along the corridor are expected to remain open during the construction effort. Traffic control devices and flaggers will be deployed to assist drivers with detour routes and inform them of driveway access points.

Community Engagement and Information Availability

For those interested in learning more about the project, a Community Information Event will take place on Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeside Room in the Community Center, located at 1000 Kentucky Street. This will be an opportunity for community members to gather more details on the upcoming construction efforts.

To stay updated on real-time information, including detour maps and construction schedules, residents are encouraged to visit the city’s website.

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Additional Resources

• Fox40: West Texas Street Road Improvements
• Daily Republic: West Texas Road Project Information
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• Wikipedia: Transportation in the United States
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