Pacific-Beach Roundabout Enhancements

The purpose of the Pacific-Beach Roundabout Improvement project (c402507) is to provide a new bike lane crossing of the railroad tracks at the northeast portion of the Pacific-Beach roundabout at the head of the Wharf. The new northbound bike lane will provide a near perpendicular crossing of the railroad tracks, which is the recommended crossing method. It includes widening the street by approximately 5 feet which requires demolition of a portion of the street, decorative sidewalk, curb and gutter, utilities, and a retaining wall. Construction includes new and relocated public improvements, such as new decorative sidewalks, curb and gutter and paving; streetlights, Railroad Flashing Light Assembly and utility relocations; storm drain; new retaining wall and either reused or new guard railing; striping and signage.

The project is adjacent to 3 business that require access coordination with the owners and tenants. The project is intended to start after Labor Day, on or around September 2, 2025.

The Railroad Flashing Light Assembly relocation and related work can only be performed by Summit Signals, and the contractor will be required to have them as a subcontractor to facilitate coordination and construction. Flagging may be required for the Roaring Camp recreational railroad. An allowance is provided for this on the bid sheet.

The City of Santa Cruz was incorporated in 1866 and formed its current charter in 1948. It is governed under a Council/Manager form of government. A Mayor and six Council members set policy for the City and a City Manager serves as chief administrator of those policies. The City is located on the coast, 75 miles south of San Francisco on the northern edge of the Monterey Bay. It encompasses 15.8 square miles with cultural and ethnic diversity among its population of 65,000. Santa Cruz is part of the National Marine Sanctuary and is a popular tourist destination owing to its beaches, surf culture, and historical landmarks.

The City provides a full range of municipal services and facilities including a recreational wharf, public golf course, over thirteen hundred acres of open space, full beach services, refuse management, law enforcement, fire protection, and water and wastewater utilities. The City is also host to University of California Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Harbor, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park.