To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Funding Agreement between Contra Costa County and the City of Walnut Creek for the 2025 Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossing Improvements project, Contra Costa Centre area.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Funding Agreement (Agreement) between Contra Costa County (County) and the City of Walnut Creek (City) for the design and construction of crosswalk improvements at the intersection of Oak Road and Kingston Place, a component of the City's 2025 Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossing Improvements project, Contra Costa Centre area. (District IV)
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the improvements at the intersection of Oak Road and Kingston Place is estimated to be $60,000. (50% City of Walnut Creek Funds and 50% Local Road Funds).
BACKGROUND:
Oak Road at Kingston Place is partially located (west side) in the City and partially located (east side) in the County. The City plans to construct crosswalk improvements at the intersection of Oak Road and Kingston Place as part of the City's 2025 Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossing Improvements project and the County has agreed to contribute up to $30,000 towards the City's costs to perform the work. The improvements include rectangular rapid flashing beacons, yield to pedestrian markings, delineators, and appurtenant striping to enhance safety for crossing pedestrians. In May 2025, the Public Works Department coordinated with the City to finalize the terms of an Agreement between the County and City for the planned maintenance work, and County Counsel approved the Agreement as to form.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Public Works Department is not authorized to execute the Agreement, the design and construction of the County's portion of the crosswalk improvements will not be included as part of the Ci...
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