City of American Canyon American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects
The City received approximately $4.9 million in one-time ARPA funding this past year. The City Council carefully considered which projects to fund, including possible pedestrian upgrades, bicycle facilities, utilities, and pavement projects. On March 15, 2022, City Council authorized the use of $4.4 million in ARPA funds and an additional $4.5 million in the gas tax, Measure T, and utility funding. A total of $9 million was assigned to the following projects:
1. Benton Way Enhanced Crosswalk Improvements Project
The project will install an enhanced crosswalk, pavement markings, and ADA-compliant curb ramps at the intersection of Benton Way and Chaucer Lane. (Estimated Cost $76,000. Estimated construction beginning in 2022/23.)
2. Class II Bike Lanes and Intersection Improvements Project
The project will implement bike lanes and improved crosswalks on Donaldson Way East from Highway 29 to Newell Drive, Shenandoah Drive from Donaldson Way to Silver Oak Trail, and Silver Oak Trail from American Canyon Road to Newell Drive. (Estimated Cost $145,000. Estimated construction beginning in 2022/23.)
3. Elliott Drive Enhanced Crosswalk Improvements Project
The project will install an enhanced crosswalk on Elliot Drive adjacent to the Senior Center. It will also include traffic calming, pavement markings, and ADA-compliant curb ramps at this mid-block crossing. (Estimated Cost $76,000. Estimated construction beginning in 2022/23.)
4. Melvin Road Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements Project
The project will implement sidewalk gap closures on Melvin Road, curb ramp upgrades, traffic calming, and improved storm drainage. (Estimated Cost $1,004,000. Estimated construction beginning in 2023/24.)
5. Knightsbridge Reconstruction and Water Main Improvements Project
The project will replace the water main on Knightsbridge Way from Elliot Drive to Danrose and all five courts within that segment. It will also upgrade all curb ramps to ADA compliance, reconstruct the pavement on Knightsbridge Way, apply pavement treatments to the five courts, and implement striping and pavement markings. (Estimated Cost $1,850,000. Estimated construction beginning in 2022/23.)
6. ARPA Paving and Utility Improvements (Rancho Del Mar Area) Project
The project will replace or mend water and sewer infrastructure, along with upgrading curb ramps to ADA compliance. It will also reconstruct Rio Del Mar from Highway 29 to Carolyn Drive, apply pavement treatments to numerous streets in the area, and implement striping and pavement markings. Due to the extensive work needed, it will take significant funding and time to complete the entire subdivision. (Estimated Cost $5,895,000. Estimated construction beginning in 2023/24.)
Project Status
The statuses of the 6 ARPA projects are as follows:
- Projects 2 and 3: in construction
- Project 1: in planning
- Projects 4-6: will start design by the end of 2022.
For more information on the status of the various projects, please do not hesitate to contact the Public Works Department or visit the City’s transparency portal for all the City’s forecasted Capital Improvement Projects.