To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Manila State Route 255 Shared Use Pathway Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Manila State Route 255 Shared Use Pathway Project; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the above-mentioned project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
California Active Transportation Program; Bicycles & Trailways Program (1710)
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Department of Public Works ("Public Works"), the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans") and the Manila Community Services District are collaborating to construct a paved bike path, also known as a shared-use path or multi-use trail, along the west side of Highway 255. The Manila State Route 255 Shared Use Pathway Project includes intersection improvements along Pacific Avenue and Peninsula Drive and streetlight installation at the Dean Street/Pacific Avenue intersection.
Funding for the Manila State Route 255 Shared Use Pathway Project was awarded through the State of California's Active Transportation Program. On Apr. 3, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved a cooperative agreement with Caltrans regarding implementation of the project. Public Works administered the design and permitting phases of the project and will manage construction. On Oct. 7, 2021, the Humboldt County Planning Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and approved a coastal development permit for the project. The project was conditioned to begin at Pacific Avenue and end at Lupine Drive. Caltrans will maintain the bike path after the Manila State Route 255 Shared Use Pathway Project has been completed.
Public Works has prepa...
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