FOCUS ON ENHANCING PATHWAYS & BIKEWAYS (continued)

and identifies projects for improving the environment for walking and bicycling in Contra Costa County. The Authority will work with local jurisdictions, agencies and bicycle and pedestrian groups to refine the plan that currently contains over $200 million in proposed projects, ranging from minor lane improvements to new trails in established corridors.

Connections to
Schools, Transit
and Parks

In 2006, the Authority recommended funding, through the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, for three key projects:

Bicycle-Pedestrian Trail
Planned in Southern Richmond

A bicycle-pedestrian trail will be constructed from Carlson Boulevard to the Ohlone Greenway Trail along

abandoned railroad property. The new trail will improve walking and bicycling connections to nearby BART stations and provide a new neighborhood recreation area.

Improving the East-West Connection between Brentwood and Antioch

The Mokelumne Trail bicycle-pedestrian overcrossing at the State Route 4 Bypass will provide a safe crossing over the new expressway. The Mokelumne Trail is one of the main east-west connections for bicyclists between Brentwood and Antioch.

Encouraging Walking
and Biking to School in Concord

The Concord Boulevard Sidewalk and Bicycle Lane Gap Closure Project will connect discontinuous sidewalks in the area and accommodate a bike lane to encourage more walking and bicycling to nearby schools and other destinations.

FOCUS ON
RESPONDING TO
REGIONAL NEEDS

Contra Costa County is home to a diversity of people with a wide range of transportation needs. The Authority is improving
connections and the travel choices
available to low-income, elderly,
young and disabled travelers.

Rejuvenating
Communities through Transportation
Improvements

The Authority values projects that can bring new vibrancy to our downtown areas, neighborhoods and transit corridors. The Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) Program provides pedestrian, transit and bicycle facilities improvements while supporting well-designed, high density housing and mixed uses near transit.

In 2006, the Authority allocated $4.9 million through the federally-funded TLC Program. As the Congestion Management Agency for Contra Costa County, the Authority helps select projects for the TLC Program that are then regionally administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The Authority is also working on a new program of TLC improvements with Contra Costa’s half-cent transportation sales tax dollars. The sales tax will generate $100 million over 25 years. Following are a few examples of projects that received funding in 2006 through the federally funded TLC Program.