Fremont Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Study

This existing pedestrian/bicycle bridge was constructed in the mid-1970s and provides access to residents and commuters crossing Permanente Creek at Fremont Avenue. During the community outreach efforts in 2009 for the vehicular bridge replacement, concern over this structure was voiced. At that time, the City committed to evaluating this bridge as a follow up to the adjacent bridge replacement project.

The feasibility study would evaluate the existing structure and determine the need to preserve, rehabilitate, or replace the existing structure. Work would include developing the initial need and purpose statement, defining project constraints, preparing the project design criteria, developing project alternatives, completing estimates, and developing opinion of probable programming costs. The study would include a memorandum with conceptual plans and planning-level cost estimates. In addition, this study would provide opportunities for the community to provide input though workshops, comment cards or similar activities.

This project may qualify for funding under the Active Transportation Program (ATP) or Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) improvement program. Both the feasibility study and outreach efforts would be used when pursuing these funds.