Richmond City Council
January 24, 2023

4 WHEREAS, on January 5, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted a duly and properly noticed public hearing to take public testimony and consider this Resolution regarding the proposed Richmond Housing Element Update, reviewed the Housing Element and all perti nent maps, documents and exhibits, including the staff report and all attachments, and oral and written public comments..

NOW, THERE FORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby find, based on substantial evidence in the record:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference into this action.

2. The Planning Commission has considered the Addendum attached as Exhibit B to this resolution as well as the Richmond General Plan 2030 EIR included as Attachment 2 to the staff report.

3. The Housing Element substantially complies with State Housing Element Law.

4. The Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council repeal the 2015- 2023 Housing Element and adopt the Addendum to the Richmond General Plan 2030 EIR as well as the proposed Richmond Housing Element Update, as shown in Exhibits A and B, based on the following findings:

a. The proposed general plan amendment will contribute to the public health, safety, and general welfare or will be of benefit to the public.

b. The proposed am endment is consistent with the General Plan goals, unless the goals themselves are proposed to be amended.

c. The proposed amendment retains the internal consistency of the General Plan and is consistent with other adopted plans, unless a concurrent amendment to those plans is also proposed and will result in consistency.

d. The proposed amendment has been reviewed in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.

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5 I CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Richmond, California at a regular meet ing held on January 5, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

_______________________________________

DAVID TUCKER

CHAIR, RICHMOND PLANNING COMMISSION

Approved as to form:

_______________________________________

JAMES ATENCIO

SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

Exhibit A: Draft 6
th Cycle Housing Element
Exhibit B: Addendum to the Certified General Plan EIR

January 24, 2023

Fire Department

DATE: January 24, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:

Angel Montoya, Fire Chief

SUBJECT:

Report by the West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact related to this item.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

N/A

STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:

The West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council (WCCFSC)
intends to introduce itself to the City of Richmond and discuss its mission, objectives, and achievements.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

RECEIVE a presentation from West Contra Costa Fire
Safe Council (WCCFSC) regarding its mission,
objectives, and achievements – Fire Department (Chief
Angel Montoya 510-307-8041). This item was
continued from the December 20, 2022, meeting.

DISCUSSION:

The West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council (WCCFSC) was established in May 2022 to provide education, exchange information and foster wildfire prevention and fire safety within the City of Richmond and County of Contra Costa.

AGENDA
REPORT

January 24, 2023

Objectives

WCCFSC aims to promote wildfire risk reduction and resiliency through public education and raising awareness to Richmond and Contra Costa County residents. In addition, WCCFSC intends to continue collaborating with fire agencies and public entities to perform vegetation management and fuel reduction throughout the City of Richmond and Contra Costa County.

Achievements

Some of the most recent achievements of WCCFSC includes collaborating with multiple public safety agencies in managing projects such as clearing evacuation routes and public emergency egress routes, performing fuel reduction, and installing fire danger signs throughout Contra Costa County.

Additionally, WCCFSC along with Richmond Fire Prevention Services Division, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Fire Marshal’s Office, and the City of Richmond’s Public Works Department provided shaded fuel breaks on sides of Castro Ranch Road, an evacuation route for Carriage Hills and Castro Heights neighborhood.

Lastly, on May 19, 2022, the Richmond Fire Department, WCCFSC, Richmond Police Department, Contra Costa County Office of the Sherriff, and Office of Emergency Services conducted Richmond’s first emergency evacuation drill.

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:

Attachment 1 – WCCFSC PowerPoint

West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council
(WCCFSC)
Richmond City Council
November 15, 2022

WCCFSC
Mission: To provide education, exchange
information and foster wildfire prevention and fire safety within the City of Richmond and County of Contra Costa.

Status: California Registered non-profit 501(c)(3)
Established: May 2022

Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Soheila Bana
Marilyn Saarni
Ra Criscitiello
Rebecca Orona
Agency Liaison: Richmond Fire Chief Angel Montoya

Advisory Board
• Richmond Fire Department
• Pinole Fire Department
• Contra Costa County Fire Prevention District
• Cal Fire
• California Fire Safe Council
• Diablo Fire Safe Council
• Oakland Fire Safe Council
• Contra Costa County Sheriff
• Richmond Police Department

Advisory Board (Continued)
• East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD)
• East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD)
• Coastal Conservancy
• California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans)
• Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
• Team Rubicon
• Wildcat Canyon Community School
• California Department of Conservation

WHY?

MORE…

PG&E Gas Transmission
Pipeline

Hayward Fault
• Hayward Fault
• PG&E Gas Pipelines
Both crossing I-80

Objectives
• Fuel Reduction
• Residents (Education & Awareness)
• Community (FireWise)
• Advisory Agencies (Vegetation Management/Fuel Reduction) • Raising Public Awareness
• Emergency Preparedness (Individual & Community)
• Emergency Communication Network

Achievements
Cooperation with Con Fire >>> Use Measure X Resources >>> Crew 12 I. Clearing Evacuation Routes
• Carriage Hills/Castro Heights
• Pinole Valley Road
II. Promoting FireWise Communities
III. Clearing Public Emergency Egress Routes:
• El Sobrante & Pinole by Con Fire & Pinole Fire Dept.
• Hilltop Green by RPD and Pinole Fire Dept.

Achievements (Continued)
IV. Fire Access Lanes
• Identifying Issues (4 so far)
• Accessibility, Marking, Grading, Clearing
V. Fuel Reduction Recommendations/Updates
• EBRPD – Tour + Report + WCCFSC Recommendations
• EBMUD - Report
VI. Installing Fire Danger Today signs by CCCFPD, RFD, EBRPD

Achievements (Continued)
VII. Raising Public Awareness about CWS & Zonehaven
• In Collaboration with CCCFPD (Con Fire) & CCC Tax Collector VIII. Collaboration with Emergency Communication Network IX. Fire Station #63 Open House with WCCFSC – Fire Prevention Week X. Emergency Evacuation Drills – First in Richmond!

I
Clearing
Evacuation
Routes
Measure
X
Resources
Crew
12

II - FireWise Communities
• 1 community started (11 homeowners)
• 3 more communities starting soon (total of nearly 30 homeowners)

V – Fuel Reduction Recommendations/Updates (EBRPD)
Left to Right:
• EBRPD Captain McIntyre
• EBRPD Fire Chief Theile
• WCCFSC Agency Liaison
Fire Chief Montoya
• EBRPD Assistant Chief
Helae
• EBRPD Fuel Reduction
Coordinators, Collin Galla
gher and Steve Keller

III – Installing Fire Danger Today signs
by CCCFPD, RFD, EBRPD
• Increase Public Awareness on Red Flag Days

In collaboration with:
• CCC Tax Collector
• CCC Fire Protection District
VII – Raising Public Awareness: CWS & Zonehaven

• Date: May 19th, 2022
• Drill Area: Carriage Hill North & Castro Heights
• Destination: Hilltop Mall
• Project Leader: Richmond Battalion Chief Victor Bontempo • Participants: Richmond Fire Department
Richmond Police Department
CCC Sheriff
CCC Office of Emergency Services
Richmond Office of Emergency Services
X – Richmond’s First Emergency Evacuation Drill

WCCFSC & Richmond Fire Department

COLLABORATED ON FIRST EV ACUATION DRILL

WCCFSC Invites City of Richmond to
Collaborate on Wildfire Safety

1. Public Works:
• FireWise assistance by free green dumpsters & chippers

2. Building Division:
• Enforcement of California Fire Marshal Building Code
• Residents
• Contractors

Invitation to the City of Richmond
LET’S TEAM UP!
for
PUBLIC SAFETY!

THANK YOU!
WCCFireSafe.org
[email protected]
QUESTIONS?

January 24, 2023

Public Works

DATE: January 24, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:

Daniel Chavarria, Director of Public Works
Patrick Phelan, Infrastructure Administrator

Subject:

Presentation of the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure
Study
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the General Fund. This study is funded by a grant from the California Department of
Transportation’s Sustainable Transportation Planning
Grant Program.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

On July 29, 2020, Council adopted Resolution 81-20 to
accept and appropriate grant funds and execute
agreements and contracts for the Richmond Greenway
Gap Closure and Connectivity Study

STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:

The City, along with project partners and consultants,
have developed a plan for short- and long-term solutions to connect the east and west spans of the Richmond
Greenway. This study is being presented to City Council for adoption.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

RECEIVE a presentation; and ADOPT a resolution
adopting the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Study –
Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria/Patrick
Phelan 510-307-8111).

DISCUSSION:

The Richmond Greenway (“Greenway”) is a critical local and regional connector for Richmond residents and provides space for people to gather, play, and travel. However, the Greenway is not continuous and the gap between the east and west sides of the Greenway creates travel barriers by forcing trail users onto high-stress and high-speed AGENDA
REPORT

January 24, 2023
streets. Closing the Greenway gap would transform the connectivity of the Greenway, providing seamless access between Contra Costa, Alameda, and Marin counties.

Greenway improvements would also provide important benefits to lower income, communities of color who live in the neighborhoods next to the Greenway, including improved walking and biking access to local and regional destinations.

The City partnered with local community-based organization Pogo Park and non-profits Civic Well (formerly Local Government Commission) and Rails to Trails Conservancy to seek funding for a planning study and was awarded $280,208 in grant funds from the California Department of Transportation’s Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program for the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure and Connectivity Study (“Study”).

Through a competitive Request for Proposal process, the project team selected Fehr & Peers and a team of subconsultants to develop the Study.

Engagement with public and technical stakeholders was central to the Study and played a critical role in informing recommendations. Pogo Park led public engagement, which focused on understanding existing needs, co-creating a bridge design with Richmond residents, and refining emerging concepts and designs. Key public stakeholders included Friends of the Richmond Greenway, Dirt World, and Groundwork Richmond.

The Study developed concepts for a future bridge as well as street and park improvements. The final bridge design is inspired by an osprey and was informed by a community desire to have the bridge reflect the City of Richmond and present a bold vision for Richmond’s future. The Study also proposes a wide range of access improvements as well as specific street design concepts. Given the importance of reducing barriers and improving safety and comfort for people traveling across the Greenway gap, both near-term and long-term improvements are proposed. The Study also proposes improvements to the Greenway to improve comfort and accessibility for park users. Improvements would include park amenities such as seating, drinking fountains, and trail lighting.

The Study is consistent with the following goals within the City of Richmond General Plan:
 Goal CR1: An Expanded Multimodal Circulation System, with a focus on safer and more attractive conditions for all modes;
 Goal CR2: Walkable Neighborhoods and Complete Streets, which aims to make walking and biking a more attractive option and enhance connectivity between neighborhoods, schools, and work places;
 Goal CR3: A Safe and Well-Maintained Circulation System, which emphasizes safety and maintenance improvements;
 Goal EC2: Clean and Efficient Transportation Options, which seeks to expand the City’s green transportation network and reduce automobile reliance; and  Goal HW4: Safe and Convenient Public Transit and Active Circulation Options, which supports access to adequate and safe public transit and active circulation options that increase physical activity.

January 24, 2023
This vision for the Greenway will be implemented with a three-pronged approach that encompasses securing funding, developing financing mechanisms, and ongoing collaboration with community stakeholders. The City will first coordinate with partner agencies to secure funding for the bridge, transportation, and park improvements.

The City will also coordinate with regional stakeholders to identify and implement a financing mechanism for on-going maintenance for the bridge and Greenway.

Continued collaboration with key community partners, particularly partners such as Dirt World who will be impacted by bridge construction, will also be critical to implement the recommendations in this study.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

The Study is statutorily exempt from the CEQA per CEQA Guidelines Section §15262 that exempts Feasibility and Planning Studies. This exemption covers a project involving only feasibility or planning studies needed for possible future action for which an agency, board, or commission has not approved, adopted, or funded.

Implementation of projects identified within the Study by the City will require CEQA review. The Study does not have a legally binding effect on later activities.

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:

Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – Draft Study
Attachment 3 – Presentation

Reso. No. xx-21

RESOLUTION NO. xx-23

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE STUDY

WHEREAS, the Richmond Greenway (“Greenway”) is a local and regional connector but is not continuous and the gap between the east and west sides of the Greenway creates travel barriers by forcing trail users onto high-stress streets; and

WHEREAS, closing the Greenway gap would transform connectivity of the Greenway, providing seamless access across the City; and

WHEREAS, General Plan Goal CR1 calls for an expanded multimodal circulation system with safe and attractive conditions for all modes; and

WHEREAS, General Plan Goal CR2 aims to make walking and biking a more attractive option and enhance connectivity between neighborhoods, schools, and work places; and

WHEREAS, General Plan Goal CR3 emphasizes safety and maintenance improvements that consider all modes of transportation including walking, bicycling, and public transit; and

WHEREAS, General Plan Goal EC2 seeks to expand the City’s green transportation network and reduce automobile reliance; and

WHEREAS, General Plan Goal HW4 supports access to adequate and safe public transit and active circulation options that increase physical activity; and

WHEREAS, the City of Richmond applied for and received a grant for the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Study (“Study”) through the California Department of Transportation’s Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, engagement with the public and technical stakeholders was central to the Study and played a critical role in informing recommendations; and

WHEREAS, the Study developed concepts for a future bridge as well as street and park improvements, a wide range of access improvements, and specific street design concepts; and

WHEREAS, the vision for the Greenway will be implemented with a three-pronged approach that encompasses securing funding, developing financing mechanisms, and ongoing collaboration with community stakeholders; and

WHEREAS, the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Study is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, consisting of projects involving only feasibility or planning studies needed for possible future action for which an agency, board, or commission has not approved, adopted, or funded and the Study does not have a legally binding effect on later activities; and

WHEREAS, by the agenda report (“Agenda Report”) accompanying this resolution the City Council has been provided with additional information upon which the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution are based.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council finds the above recitals are true and correct and have served, together with the Agenda Report, as the basis for the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the draft Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Study.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council designates the City Clerk as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon

Reso. No. xx-21

which the decision herein is based. These documents may be found at the office of the City Clerk at the Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.

*************************

I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held January 24, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:

Mayor

Approved as to form:

City Attorney

RICHMOND

GREENWAY GAP

CLOSURE STUDY
Final Draft
JANUARY 2023

PROJECT TEAM
Civic Well
Cayla McDonell-Encina,
Senior Project Manager
Diana Voss-Gonzalez,
Project Associate
Rails to Trails
Laura Cohen, Western
Regional Director
Ben Kaufman, Trail
Development Manager
(formerly)
Pogo Park
Toody Maher, Executive
Director
Abigail Montejo,
Community
Development Team
Alameda-Contra Costa County
Transit District (AC Transit)
Nathan Landau, Transportation
Planner
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
Heath Maddox, Manager of
Access Programs
Bike East Bay
Dave Campbell, Advocacy
Director (formerly)
Robert Prinz, Advocacy Director
California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans)
Gregory Currey, Senior
Transportation Planner
California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC)
Zohair Zulfigar, Utilities Engineer
Contra Costa County
Transportation Authority (CCTA)
Ivan Ramirez, Director of
Construction
City of Richmond
Joe Leach (formerly), Director of
Public Works
Denee Evans, City Manager’s
Office
Lina Velasco, Planning
Greg Hardesty, Parks and
Landscaping
Donovan Decious, Police
Department
Michelle Milam, Police
Department
Albert Walle, Police Department
Bisa French, Police Department
Timothy Simmons, Police
Department
Ruben Hernandez (formerly),
Mayor’s Office
Carlos Castro, Public Works
Eric Munson, Fire Department
Eric Govan, Fire Department
Angel Montoya, Fire Department
Aaron Osorio, Fire Department
Irene Lozano, City Manager’s
Office
Samantha Carr, Economic
Development
Dirt World
Jeanine Strickland, Landscape
Architect
Metropolitan Transportation
Commission (MTC)
Nicola Szibbo, Design & Project
Delivery
Lee Huo, Design & Project
Delivery
Toshi Shepard-Ohta, Design &
Project Delivery
Joel Shaffer, Design & Project
Delivery
West Contra Costa
Transportation Advisory
Committee (WCCTAC)
Coire Reilly, TDM Program
Manager

TECHNICAL ADVISORY MEMBERS

PUBLIC ADVISORY GROUP MEMBERS
Dirt World
Friends of Richmond Greenway
Groundwork Richmond

CITY STAFF
Public Works
Patrick Phelan,
Infrastructure Administrator
Community Development
Lydia Elias, Planner
V D
A
DM
Fehr & Peers
Carrie Modi, Associate-in-
Charge
Karina Schneider, Senior
Planner
Molly Sun, Planner
Amy Deng, Planner
Vallier Design
Marcia Vallier, President
Paul Stevenson, Landscape
Architect
Donald MacDonald
Architects
Donald MacDonald, Principal-
in-Charge
Steve Line, Project Manager
Eric Birkhauser, Principal

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ii iii

TABLE OF

CONTENTS
Executive Summary
01 Introduction
Importance of Connecting the Greenway .................. 2 History of the Greenway

............................................ 6
02 Existing Context
The Neighboring Community ...................................... 8 Recent Projects

........................................................ 10 Access Experience
................................................... 11
03 Community Engagement
Engagement Timeline ............................................... 19 Advisory Group Meetings
......................................... 20
Public Engagement

.................................................. 23
04 The Concept
Bridge Concept ........................................................ 30 Greenway Concepts
................................................. 36
Street Concepts

....................................................... 38 05 Implementation and Funding
Implementation Next Steps
and Potential Funding Sources

................................. 50
Appendices
Figure 1: Regional Significance of the Gap ................... 2 Figure 2: Gap Location

................................................. 3
Figure 3: Existing West to East Connectivity

................... 4
Figure 4: Future West to East Connectivity

..................... 4
Figure 5: Existing East to West Connectivity

................... 5
Figure 6: Future East to West Connectivity

..................... 5
Figure 7: Pollution Burden
............................................. 8
Figure 8: Race/Ethnicity

............................................... 8
Figure 9: Median Household Income

............................. 9
Figure 10: Recent Projects on the Greenway
............... 10
Figure 11: Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths
Across the Gap
.......................................................... 11 Figure 12: High Injury Network and Collisions
by Victim Type and Severity
....................................... 17
Figure 13: Bridge Concept

.......................................... 30
Figure 14: Bridge Concept Rendering,
Looking North with 23rd Street in Foreground

.............. 33
Figure 15: Bridge Concept Rendering,
Looking West

.............................................................. 34 Figure 16: Bridge Concept Rendering,
At Carlson Meadow Looking West
............................... 35
Figure 17: Bridge Concept Rendering,
At Dirt World Looking East
........................................... 35
Figure 18: Greenway Improvements

............................ 36
Figure 19: Street Improvements West and Across
the Gap

..................................................................... 38 Figure 20: Street Improvements East of the Gap
.......... 40
Figure 21: Near-Term Street Improvements

.................. 42
Figure 22: Long-Term Street Improvements
.................. 43
Figure 23: 23rd St Near-Term Improvements

................ 44
Figure 24: 23rd St Long-Term Improvements

................ 45
Figure 25: Carlson Blvd Near-Term Improvements

....... 46
Figure 26: Carlson Blvd Long-Term Improvements
........ 47
Figure 27: Harbour Way/Ohio Ave Improvements

........ 48

LIST OF

FIGURES
iv v

EXECUTIVE

SUMMARY

IMPORTANCE OF CONNECTING THE GREENWAY
The Richmond Greenway is a critical local and regional trail connection for Richmond residents and provides space for people to gather, play, and travel. However, the Greenway is not continuous and the gap at 23rd Street and Carlson Boulevard creates travel barriers by forcing trail users onto high-stress and high-speed streets. Opportunities also exist to improve access to the Greenway itself by increasing safety and comfort for people traveling to the Greenway using active modes such as walking and biking.

Closing the Greenway Gap would transform the connectivity of the Greenway providing seamless access between Contra Costa, Alameda, and Marin counties. Greenway improvements would also provide important benefits to lower- income, communities of color who live in the neighborhoods next to the Greenway, including improved walking and biking access to local and regional destinations.

Marin County
Contra Costa County
Alameda
County
San Rafael
Richmond
El Cerrito
Albany
Berkeley
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
Richmond Greenway Ohlone Greenway
The Greenway Gap Project

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE
vii

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Engagement with public and technical stakeholders was central to the study and played a critical role in informing recommendations. Pogo Park, a local community-based organization, led public engagement, which focused on understanding existing needs, co-creating a bridge design with Richmond residents, and refining emerging concepts and designs. Key public stakeholders included Friends of the Richmond Greenway, Dirt World, and Groundwork Richmond. As Dirt World Bike Park will experience significant impacts with the construction of the bridge, their input was instrumental in the development of the design concept and funding approach.

The bike park serves to activate this segment of the Greenway, making it safe, clean and green, so disruption of park usage would diminish neighborhood revitalization efforts. Illegal dumping, vandalism, encampments, and flood hot spots are constant challenges on the site that volunteers work hard to remedy.

PREFERRED BRIDGE
DESIGN
The study developed concepts for
a future bridge as well as street and
park improvements. The final bridge
design is inspired by an osprey and
was informed by a community desire
to have the bridge reflect the City of
Richmond and present a bold vision for
Richmond’s future. The bridge alignment
was also informed by community
preferences to maintain open space
along the Greenway and provide
a buffer between the bridge and
adjacent residences. The bridge will be
a transformative long term improvement
to connect both sides of the gap.

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE ix
viii

Bike Routes
Walking Routes
20th Street Gateway/
Raised Intersection
Treatment
Opportunity Site
21st St21st St

NEAR-TERM

MOBILITY

AND ACCESS

CONCEPT
The study proposes a
wide range of access
improvements as well
as specific street design
concepts. Given the
importance of reducing
barriers and improving safety
and comfort for people
traveling across the Gap,
both near-term and long-term
improvements are proposed.

Near-term improvements
include changes that can be
quickly implemented such
as quick-build protected
bike lanes and crosswalk
improvements.

LONG-TERM

MOBILITY

AND ACCESS

CONCEPT
Long-term improvements
include the bridge structure,
as well as more substantial
circulation changes such
as repurposing existing
vehicle travel lanes.

Repurposed vehicle travel
lanes will increase space for
people walking and biking,
particularly on 23rd Street
and Carlson Boulevard.

The study also proposes
improvements to the
Greenway to improve
comfort and accessibility for
park users. Improvements
would include park
amenities such as seating,
drinking fountains, and trail
lighting.
23rd St23rd St
23rd St23rd St
20th St20th St
Ohio AveOhio Ave
Ohio AveOhio Ave
23rd St23rd St
Broadway StBroadway St
Bissell AveBissell Ave
Carlson BlvdCarlson Blvd
22nd St22nd St

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE xix

INTRODUCTION
01 NEXT STEPS AND IMPLEMENTATION
The vision for the Greenway will be implemented with a three-pronged approach that encompasses securing funding, developing financing mechanisms, and ongoing collaboration with community stakeholders. The City will first coordinate with partner agencies to secure funding for the bridge, transportation, and park improvements. The City will also coordinate with regional stakeholders to identify and implement a financing mechanism for on-going maintenance for the bridge and Greenway. Continued collaboration with key community partners, particularly partners such as Dirt World who will be impacted by bridge construction, will also be critical to implement the recommendations in this study.

Bridging the gap would provide major benefits to both
local and regional residents and visitors. The recommended improvements would build on past and ongoing community
efforts to make the Greenway a beautiful and fun place to be.

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE
xii

Richmond
Berkeley
Broadway
Richmond Greenway - East
Richmond Greenway - West
The Greenway Gap Project
Carlson Blvd
23rdSt
BART
UPRR
The Richmond Greenway (“Greenway”) is a community
trail and public park running through the heart of
Richmond connecting to the San Francisco Bay Trail to the west and the Ohlone Greenway in El Cerrito to the east.

It also connects the Richmond Wellness Trail, Yellow Brick Road, and F2B2G. Community leaders and groups have
transformed the Greenway into a home for public art,
parks, community gathering, BMX skills, recreation, and safe travel for people walking and biking. This includes destination parks for Richmond residents and beyond with Dirt World, Harbour 8 Park, and Unity Plaza.

While most of the old Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way
has been converted to a rail-trail, a major gap exists
in the middle of the trail in Central Richmond due to a complicated knot of infrastructure and grade separations, including the active Union Pacific railroad line, Carlson Boulevard, and 23rd Street. This gap is so impactful that it makes east-west travel on the Greenway impossible for most. For those who do use it, the gap requires a complex detour onto high traffic, high speed, and high stress City streets. This study offers a vision to bridge the east and west sides of the Greenway and create a world-class landmark reflecting the future of Richmond.

1.1 Importance of Connecting the Greenway
Marin County
Contra Costa County
Alameda
County
San Rafael
Richmond
El Cerrito
Albany
Berkeley
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
Richmond Greenway Ohlone Greenway
The Greenway Gap Project
Bridging the gap would provide transformative regional
and local benefits. Regionally, closing the gap would
create over 15 continuous miles of high-quality biking and walking routes to connect the cities of Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, and San Rafael across Alameda,
Contra Costa, and Marin counties. It would also support safer street connections to access the Greenway, parks, BART stations, and Central Richmond, as well as create
opportunities for further investment in Dirt World, Carlson Meadow, and the east side of the Greenway.

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE 32 Figure 1
Regional Significance of the Gap
Figure 2
Gap Location

For residents, getting from one side of the gap to the other is difficult and inconvenient. Closing the gap would improve access to key destinations like shopping centers and places to eat. Residents west of the gap would be able to reach 53% more key destinations via a high- quality bike route, while residents east of the gap would see a 46% increase in key destination connectivity.

Source: Rails-To-Trails, 2022.
*Analysis looked at the top 5 destination types residents indicated they would bicycle to more frequently if the Richmond Greenway Gap were closed, according to a recent survey.

Richmond Greenway
Completed Greenway
Greenway Gap
Destinations by Type*
Some destinations included
in the analysis are located
outside the map area
Arts / Entertainment / Recreation
Community Center
Eating Place
Government / Public Services
Shopping Center
Connectivity
Percent of destinations connected
to each residence via a low-stress
bike route
0% - 20%
21% - 40%
41% - 60%
61% - 80%
81% - 100%

BRIDGING THE GAP TO IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESS

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE 54 Figure 3
Existing West to East Connectivity
Figure 4
Future West to East Connectivity
Figure 5
Existing East to West Connectivity
Figure 6
Future East to West Connectivity

Lillie Mae
Jones
advocates for
railroad
right-of-way to
be converted
into a public
park
1968
City
completes
Central
Richmond
Study which
includes plans
for a
Greenway
1992
Richmond
Greenway
Master Plan
developed
with extensive
community
input
2003
First segment
of the
Richmond
Greenway
opens to the
public
2007
City awarded
a $5 million
grant to
create a Unity
Park system
along the
Greenway
2012
Greenway
Gap
Closure
project
launched
2017
1979 1994 2006 2011
2021
Atchison,
Topeka and
Santa Fe
Railroad deeds
the rail corridor
right-of-way to
the City of
Richmond
City of
Richmond
removes rail
tracks and
grades a path
for the future
Greenway
Richmond
Greenway
construction
begins ;
Friends of the
Richmond
Greenway
(FORG) formed
Richmond
Greenway
adopted as a
City of
Richmond
public park
Portions of
the Greenway
renamed the
Lillie Mae
Jones Trail
2013
Pogo Park
begins
development
of Harbour 8
Park
2018
Richmond-
Ohlone
Greenway
Connection
opens

1.2 History of the Greenway
2018
Unity Park, Richmond-Ohlone Greenway Connection, and
Dirt World Skills Park open
2006
Pre-Greenway
1968
Lillie Mae Jones advocates for the Greenway

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE
6 EXISTING
CONTEXT02
Residents that would benefit from improved connections
to the trail are largely people of color and lower-income.

There are many opportunities to improve connections.

Figure 7
Pollution Burden
Source: CalEnviroScreen 4.0, 2020.

Source: American Community Survey, 2019.

Richmond
Greenway
Source: American
Community Survey,
2019.

A diverse group of residents live along
the Greenway and would benefit
from improved connections to the
trail. Compared to the rest of the city,
residents living along the Greenway
tend to be lower-income and people
of color. As noted in Figure 6, while
64% of Richmond residents are Black
and Hispanic/Latino, this demograhic
makes up 84% of residents near the
corridor.

The median household income
around the Greenway Gap is less
than $55,000 as compared to $72,000
in Richmond as a whole, and people
who live in neighborhoods around
the Greenway are also more likely
to be people of color (American
Community Survey, 2019).

People living near the Greenway
Gap are also heavily burdened by
pollution. Residents west of the gap
are in the top 10th percentile for
people most burdened by pollution
in California, while those living east of
the gap are in the top 15th percentile
(CalEnviroScreen, 2020).

Residents near the Greenway
Hispanic/Latino Black White Asian Other
City of Richmond

2.1 The Neighboring
Community
Figure 8
Race/Ethnicity
While industrial land lies within the Greenway
Gap, most of the Greenway is lined by housing.

In addition to destinations on the Greenway
like Unity Park and Dirt World, the Greenway
provides access to nearby community amenities
and services as well, such as BART and Lincoln
Elementary east of the gap. Closing the Greenway
Gap would play a key role in increasing access to
open space and providing access to high-quality
walking and biking routes for this community.

Figure 9
Median Household
Income (2019)

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE 98

2.2 Recent Projects
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Recent Projects on the Greenway

2.3 Access Experience

TRAVERSING THE GAP
There is no direct connection between the east and west Greenway segments today. If people even make the trip, they must take a time-consuming route from 23rd Street to Carlson Boulevard, both of which are high- and fast- traffic streets that pose safety challenges. Although protected bike lanes are planned for 23rd Street, they have not yet been constructed. Many people will avoid crossing the gap altogether and use high traffic stress corridors on parallel streets like Macdonald Avenue and Cutting Boulevard. These streets are also on Richmond’s High Injury Network, as seen in Figure 10 in the upcoming Transportation Safety section, and have the highest concentrations of fatal and serious injury collisions (Travel Safe Richmond, 2022).

A direct connection between the two sections of the Greenway would be about 500 feet, but today bicyclists must travel six times further and pedestrians four times further to cross the Greenway.

Carlson Meadow
Richmond Greenway - East
Carlson Blvd
Broadway
Bissell Avenue
23rd St
Ohio Avenue
Richmond
Richmond Greenway - West
Pedestrian Connection
Bicycle Connection
Dirt World

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Figure 11
Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths Across the Gap

Carlson Blvd
Broadway
23rd St
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 Carlson Blvd
Broadway
23rd St
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 People walking across the Greenway Gap must navigate a circuitous route that is out of direction, confusing, feels dangerous, and involves travel on a High Injury Network street.

Narrow sidewalk with homeless
encampments connects the Greenway to
23rd Street.

Trash and illegal dumping are common
and often line sidewalks or intrude on
walking spaces.

Walking north, the 23rd Street sidewalk
connection is via a narrow staircase with
no ADA-accessible option.

While narrow and unwelcoming, the
23rd Street sidewalk is the only north-south
pedestrian connection in the area.

Pedestrians must then make four
crossings through the Broadway/Carlson
intersection to connect to the Greenway.

The sidewalk is narrow and has no
lighting on the bridge over 23rd Street.

The sidewalk turns north of the BART
tracks and connects back onto 22nd Street
and Carlson Boulevard.
1 2
5 6 7
3 4
People bicycling across the Greenway Gap also navigate a circuitous and stressful route that is out of direction, confusing, and feels unsafe.

Without a bicycle path, bicyclists must
ride on this narrow sidewalk with homeless
encampments to connect to 23rd Street.
23rd is a fast and busy street. Pedestrian
access is only from the west side. Bike lanes
are unprotected. Both bike and walking
routes involve grade changes.

Steep topography creates discomfort
for slower moving bicyclists next to fast-
moving cars.

Smooth pavement and buffered bike
lanes on 24th Street provide a connection
to the Greenway in both directions.

A wide, cracked sidewalk provides
connection between the Greenway and
the Broadway/Carlson intersection.

Bicyclists must navigate through
a porkchop island with high-speed
northbound right-turns from Carlson to get
to the Greenway.

Broadway bike lane markings are
faded and end abruptly at a busy
intersection with Carlson.
1 2
5 6 7
3 4

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GETTING TO THE

GREENWAY
While people can access the
Greenway on foot, bike, bus, or
car, people traveling by all modes
face barriers in easily and safely
accessing the Greenway, and there
are opportunities to make these
connections more comfortable,
beautiful, and frequent.

THE EAST SIDE
On the east side of the Greenway,
trail access is very limited: the trail
cannot be accessed from the
north because of the Greenway’s
northern wall, and many residential
streets on the south do not connect
to the Greenway. Some streets
like 39th Street do not have curbs
and sidewalks. There is a bridge
that provides access at 33rd Street
but the bridge has stairs, making
it difficult to use for people with
bikes and people with mobility
impairments.

Pedestrian Overpass at
33rd Street
East side of the
Greenway
Closed Access Point
at 35th Street

THE WEST SIDE
The west side of the Greenway is more
accessible to people walking and biking.

There is an existing bike boulevard
connection at 16th Street and many
residential streets directly connect to the
Greenway. The Richmond Wellness trail is
also under construction and will connect
BART, Senior and Affordable Housing
developments, and other community
destinations to the Greenway with a series
of protected bike lanes and buffered bike
lanes along 16th Street, 9th Street, Nevin
Avenue, and Marina Way.

Although the west side of the Greenway
has more access points for people walking
and biking, people still face barriers in
accessing the trail. The residential streets
that provide access to the Greenway
are often used for residential parking or
experience drainage issues which people
accessing the trail are forced to navigate
around. These streets also have limited
lighting which can create personal security
concerns and prevent people from
accessing the trail at night.

Greenway access point on S
39th St without curb or sidewalk
Protected Bike
Lane on Ohio Ave
Separated Bike Lane
on Wellness Trail
Bike Boulevard
on 16th St

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Richmond GreenwayRichmond Greenway
Coronado
Elementary
School
Lavonya Dejean
Middle School
Gompers, Samuel
Continuation
High School
Nystrom
Elementary
School
Saint Cornelius
Elementary School
Nicholl Park
Virginia
Play Lot
Martin Luther
King Jr. Park
Boorman Park
Veteran's
Memorial Park
Richmond
BART Station
Figure X.

High Injury Network and Collisions
by Victim Type and Severity
Source: Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), 2009 - 2018 FatalitySevere InjuryInjury
Collision Severity
Collision Type
Pedestrian Collision Bicyclist Collision
Railroad Collision
Multimodal High
Injury Network
h t u o St S t s 1 3
South 37th St
a n i r a My a W
Broadway St
Ohio Ave
Cutting Blvd
23rd
St
Macdonald
Ave
HarbourW
ay
South
HarbourW
ay
t S d r 3 2 h t u o S
Barrett Ave
South
Euclid Ave
Hinkley Ave
Carlson Blvd
h t u o S
t S d n 2 3
South Nicholl
Court
Metro Walk Way
25th St
26th St
Nevin
Plaza
Bonds Ln
Exchange
Place
Nevin Ave
Civic Center
Plaza
33rd St
Johnson
Ave
Civic
CenterSt 35th St
t S h t 2 1 h t u o S
Preble Ave
Bissell
Way t S h t 5 1
Welcome
Ave
Euclid
Ave
37th St
38th St
Livingston Ln
t S h t 0 3 h t u o S
h t u o St S h t 4 3
JuligaWoods St
t S h t 9 2 h t u o S
t S h t 1 1 h t u o S
Foothill Ave
t S h t 3 1 t S h t 9 1t S h t 2 1
22nd St
Harry Ells PlaceGrove St
t S h t 8 3 h t u o S
t S h t 1 1
South 36th St
t S h t 0 2 h t u o S
t S h t 8 2 h t u o S
t S t s 1 2 h t u o S
t S h t 7 2 h t u o S
t S h t 3 1 h t u o S
t S h t 5 3 h t u o S
Beck St
t S h t 0 2
John T. Knox
Freeway
h t u o St S d r 3 3
27th St
South St
Stege AveSpring St
29th St
t S h t 5 2 h t u o S
t S h t 8 1t S h t 7 1
30th St
Murdock St
31st St 32nd St
t S h t 6 1 h t u o S
South 26th St
34th St28th St
t S h t 6 1
t S h t 9
t S h t 5 1 h t u o S
Pullman Ave
36th St
h t u o St S h t 4 2
EspeeAve
Wall Ave
Waller Ave
t S h t 9 h t u o S
24th St
t S t s 1 2
Florida Ave
South
17th
St t S h t 8 1 h t u o S
t S h t 9 1 h t u o S
t S d n 2 2 h t u o S
Virginia Ave
y a W a n i r a M h t u o S
Bissell Ave
Maine Ave
Potrero Ave
Center Ave
Chanslor Ave
Richmond GreenwayRichmond Greenway
Coronado
Elementary
School
Lavonya Dejean
Middle School
Gompers, Samuel
Continuation
High School
Nystrom
Elementary
School
Saint Cornelius
Elementary School
Nicholl Park
Virginia
Play Lot
Martin Luther
King Jr. Park
Boorman Park
Veteran's
Memorial Park
Richmond
BART Station
Figure X.

High Injury Network and Collisions
by Victim Type and Severity
Source: Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), 2009 - 2018 FatalitySevere InjuryInjury
Collision Severity
Collision Type
Pedestrian Collision Bicyclist Collision
Railroad Collision
Multimodal High
Injury Network
h t u o St S t s 1 3
South 37th St
a n i r a My a W
Broadway St
Ohio Ave
Cutting Blvd
23rd
St
Macdonald
Ave
HarbourW
ay
South
HarbourW
ay
t S d r 3 2 h t u o S
Barrett Ave
South
Euclid Ave
Hinkley Ave
Carlson Blvd
h t u o S
t S d n 2 3
South Nicholl
Court
Metro Walk Way
25th St
26th St
Nevin
Plaza
Bonds Ln
Exchange
Place
Nevin Ave
Civic Center
Plaza
33rd St
Johnson
Ave
Civic
CenterSt 35th St
t S h t 2 1 h t u o S
Preble Ave
Bissell
Way t S h t 5 1
Welcome
Ave
Euclid
Ave
37th St
38th St
Livingston Ln
t S h t 0 3 h t u o S
h t u o St S h t 4 3
JuligaWoods St
t S h t 9 2 h t u o S
t S h t 1 1 h t u o S
Foothill Ave
t S h t 3 1 t S h t 9 1t S h t 2 1
22nd St
Harry Ells PlaceGrove St
t S h t 8 3 h t u o S
t S h t 1 1
South 36th St
t S h t 0 2 h t u o S
t S h t 8 2 h t u o S
t S t s 1 2 h t u o S
t S h t 7 2 h t u o S
t S h t 3 1 h t u o S
t S h t 5 3 h t u o S
Beck St
t S h t 0 2
John T. Knox
Freeway
h t u o St S d r 3 3
27th St
South St
Stege AveSpring St
29th St
t S h t 5 2 h t u o S
t S h t 8 1t S h t 7 1
30th St
Murdock St
31st St 32nd St
t S h t 6 1 h t u o S
South 26th St
34th St28th St
t S h t 6 1
t S h t 9
t S h t 5 1 h t u o S
Pullman Ave
36th St
h t u o St S h t 4 2
EspeeAve
Wall Ave
Waller Ave
t S h t 9 h t u o S
24th St
t S t s 1 2
Florida Ave
South
17th
St t S h t 8 1 h t u o S
t S h t 9 1 h t u o S
t S d n 2 2 h t u o S
Virginia Ave
y a W a n i r a M h t u o S
Bissell Ave
Maine Ave
Potrero Ave
Center Ave
Chanslor Ave
Richmond GreenwayRichmond Greenway
Coronado
Elementary
School
Lavonya Dejean
Middle School
Gompers, Samuel
Continuation
High School
Nystrom
Elementary
School
Saint Cornelius
Elementary School
Nicholl Park
Virginia
Play Lot
Martin Luther
King Jr. Park
Boorman Park
Veteran's
Memorial Park
Richmond
BART Station
Figure X.

High Injury Network and Collisions
by Victim Type and Severity
Source: Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), 2009 - 2018 FatalitySevere InjuryInjury
Collision Severity
Collision Type
Pedestrian Collision Bicyclist Collision
Railroad Collision
Multimodal High
Injury Network
h t u o St S t s 1 3
South 37th St
a n i r a My a W
Broadway St
Ohio Ave
Cutting Blvd
23rd
St
Macdonald
Ave
HarbourW
ay
South
HarbourW
ay
t S d r 3 2 h t u o S
Barrett Ave
South
Euclid Ave
Hinkley Ave
Carlson Blvd
h t u o S
t S d n 2 3
South Nicholl
Court
Metro Walk Way
25th St
26th St
Nevin
Plaza
Bonds Ln
Exchange
Place
Nevin Ave
Civic Center
Plaza
33rd St
Johnson
Ave
Civic
CenterSt 35th St
t S h t 2 1 h t u o S
Preble Ave
Bissell
Way t S h t 5 1
Welcome
Ave
Euclid
Ave
37th St
38th St
Livingston Ln
t S h t 0 3 h t u o S
h t u o St S h t 4 3
JuligaWoods St
t S h t 9 2 h t u o S
t S h t 1 1 h t u o S
Foothill Ave
t S h t 3 1 t S h t 9 1t S h t 2 1
22nd St
Harry Ells PlaceGrove St
t S h t 8 3 h t u o S
t S h t 1 1
South 36th St
t S h t 0 2 h t u o S
t S h t 8 2 h t u o S
t S t s 1 2 h t u o S
t S h t 7 2 h t u o S
t S h t 3 1 h t u o S
t S h t 5 3 h t u o S
Beck St
t S h t 0 2
John T. Knox
Freeway
h t u o St S d r 3 3
27th St
South St
Stege AveSpring St
29th St
t S h t 5 2 h t u o S
t S h t 8 1t S h t 7 1
30th St
Murdock St
31st St 32nd St
t S h t 6 1 h t u o S
South 26th St
34th St28th St
t S h t 6 1
t S h t 9
t S h t 5 1 h t u o S
Pullman Ave
36th St
h t u o St S h t 4 2
EspeeAve
Wall Ave
Waller Ave
t S h t 9 h t u o S
24th St
t S t s 1 2
Florida Ave
South
17th
St t S h t 8 1 h t u o S
t S h t 9 1 h t u o S
t S d n 2 2 h t u o S
Virginia Ave
y a W a n i r a M h t u o S
Bissell Ave
Maine Ave
Potrero Ave
Center Ave
Chanslor Ave
Sources: Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), 2009-2018.

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Safety Map, 2009-2018.

Note: Safety data is limited to those that are reported and oft en
collisions involving marginalized victims are under-reported.

EXPERIENCE ON THE GREENWAY
The west side of the Greenway has seen more investment in parks and programming. The trail is lined with destinations like Unity Park, Harbor 8 Park, Dirt World, gardens and other park-like spaces that facilitate community gathering and contribute to a sense of openness on the western span of the trail. There have also been greater investments in trail amenities like pedestrian scale lighting that can improve trail users’ sense of personal safety and security on the west side of the Greenway.

On the east side, the Greenway is narrower, hemmed in between BART on the north side and fencing and homes on the south side. There are also limited north-south access points which can increase personal security concerns and contribute to the closed-in feeling of the east side of the Greenway. As compared to the western span of the Greenway, the eastern span has seen limited investment in lighting, parks, programming, and safe connections for people walking and biking.

Gardens
Widespread Littering
Narrow Crosswalks
Consistent Lighting
Soccer Field
Outdoor Tables

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Transportation safety concerns, as well as level of comfort of surroundings, can prevent people from accessing the Greenway and nearby streets. Macdonald Ave, Cutting Blvd, 23rd St, 22nd St, Carlson Blvd, and Harbour Wy South are on Richmond’s High Injury Network. Between 2009 and 2018, 3 people were killed while walking, 3 people were severely injured while biking, and 10 people were severely injured while walking within a mile of the Greenway Gap.

Many of these collisions were on roads parallel to the Greenway, including Cutting Blvd and MacDonald Ave, which are the only east-west connections across 23rd St because of the gap. Another 7 people were killed while crossing railroad tracks at Cutting Blvd. Closing the Greenway Gap would provide a safe railroad track crossing for people walking and biking, improving safety and connectivity for people traveling in the area.

Figure 12
High Injury Network and Collisions by Victim Type and Severity

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From October 2021 to
December 2022, the Project
Team engaged community
members and leaders,
businesses, and decision-
makers from the City and
from regional and technical
agencies to inform this Study.

The Project Team received
extensive comments and
feedback on a wide range
of current challenges and
proposed solutions to bridge
the Greenway Gap.

OCT 2021
Public Project
Kick-off Event &
Bicycle Audit
NOV 2021
Technical Advisory
Committee, Public
Advisory Group Mtgs
APR 2022
3-Day Community
Design Charrette
DEC 2022
Bridge Week
• 4 Pop-ups
•
1 Workshop
JAN 2022
Technical Advisory
Committee, Public Advisory
Group Mtgs
OCT 2022
Technical Advisory
Committee Mtg
AUG 2022
Bridge Concept
Public Advisory
Group Mtgs
• Pop-ups at Harbour
8 Park
•
Online survey

COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT
03 3.1 Engagement Timeline

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19 Critical input from community members and
technical stakeholders informed the direction
and recommmendations of the study.

3.2 Advisory Group Meetings
Two distinct Advisory Groups provided critical feedback in advance of broader public engagement: Community and Technical Stakeholders. Both Groups were instrumental in supporting the success of the planning process and the recommended solutions.

COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP
The Community Advisory Group included key residents and community members immediately surrounding the Greenway gap, including Groundwork Richmond, Dirt World, and the Friends of the Richmond Greenway, a group of local non-profit organizations with direct interest in the Greenway. Advisory Group meetings were held either virtually or in-person near the Greenway gap site as to be convenient for participants.

Friends of the Richmond
Greenway (FORG)
FORG members were engaged directly
throughout the course of the project
and as part of wider public engagement
efforts. Pogo Park gave project updates,
requested feedback, and advertised
engagement activities with support
from FORG. Their feedback shaped
public outreach methods, helped
identify stakeholders to engage, clarified
opportunities and issues along and near
the Greenway gap, and drove the final
design concept of the bridge. They were
also instrumental collaborators to get the
word out about engagement events. While
FORG members support the Bridge design,
they did raise concerns regarding cost.

Dirt World
Dirt World is a recreational bike facility located on the west side of the gap. Members of the Project Team met three times with Dirt World staff to discuss potential impacts to the Dirt World site and ways to mitigate these impacts, as well as Dirt World’s design preferences for the bridge. Dirt World’s concerns included:
•
Dirt World is currently undergoing a major park renovation including improvements that are required to last for 30 years
•
Bridge construction impacts to Dirt World runs and jumps, as well as circulation and emergency access, that would result in deviations from requirements set forth in agreements that Dirt World has in place with multiple grant funders
•
Drainage issues
•
Safety issues on the bridge
•
The bike park serves to activate this segment of the greenway, making it safe, clean and green, so disruption of park usage would diminish neighborhood revitalization and community-building efforts •
Illegal dumping, vandalism, encampments, and flood hot spots are constant challenges on the site that volunteers work hard to remedy. Strategies are needed to address these problems on the future bridge.

Groundwork Richmond
Members of the Project Team met twice in 2022 with Groundwork Richmond staff. Groundwork Richmond manages a park site on the east side of the gap known as Carlson Meadow where trees, stormwater improvements, and other features would be impacted by the proposed bridge improvements. The Project Team discussed potential bridge impacts to Carlson Meadow and ways to mitigate these impacts. Groundwork Richmond’s concerns included:
•
Impacts of the bridge to the Pullman Portal site, particularly, any changes to the site would deviate from requirements set forth in agreements that Groundwork Richmond has in place with multiple grant funders. •
Bridge placement that would make Carlson Meadow unusable •
Safety issues under the bridge

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TECHNICAL STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP
The Technical Advisory group is comprised of local, regional, and other key agency representatives including the City of Richmond fire, police, homeless advisory group, public works, and planning staff, Caltrans District 4 staff, Dirt World, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), AC Transit, Bike East Bay, Contra Costa Transportation Agency (CCTA), West Contra Costa Transit Authority, and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

Technical advisory group members provided feedback to inform the development of the existing conditions report and guided recommendations shown before the public and in this Study. The Technical Working Group met virtually with the Project Team on three occasions in November 2021, January 2022, and October 2022.

3.3 Public Engagement

KICK-OFF POP-UP EVENT
The Project Team kicked-off community engagement in October 2021 by hosting a pop-up near the Greenway Gap at Dirt World. The Project Team provided boards with images of bridges and bicycle, pedestrian, parks, art and play improvements to inspire and solicit feedback from community members.

Toody Maher of Pogo Park
leading a Kick-off Pop-up activity

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Community members could use string on a 3D aerial map of the Greenway Gap to envision the direction and height of a bridge. A bicycle audit was led by the Project Team to tour the site. Additionally, the City took drone footage of the project site, which was used during future engagement activities and posted to the project website. Key feedback received during this event included:
•
The bridge would increase use of the greenway as an active transportation route for locals and users regionally •
The bridge should include separate facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists •
The bridge design should not have too many features that are difficult to maintain, yet it should include art and speak to local values and culture
•
Safety should be a priority, including design to discourage camping under the bridge and illegal activity through use of lighting and a maintained sightline across the bridge

PUBLICITY
All public events were advertised primarily through Pogo Park’s listserv of over 5,000 email contacts, door-to-door outreach, social media, press release, distribution and display of flyers at City facilities and via the Friends of the Richmond Greenway meetings and networks – in both English and Spanish. The City created a dedicated website where project updates, key documents, and event information was hosted. Appendix A includes a sample of fliers distributed for all public events.

COMMUNITY DESIGN CHARRETTE
The Project Team hosted a Community Design Charrette that took place from April 12-14, 2022 at Harbour 8 Park in Richmond. Approximately 20-40 people attended each day, including City of Richmond residents, those who use the greenway from neighboring communities, City of Richmond council members and staff, representatives of nearby businesses, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders. The charrette focused on reviewing the transportation, parks, and bridge improvement options and facilitating hands-on bridge design as described below.

Day 1
Activities centered around reviewing preliminary ideas
for short- and long-term transportation and parks
improvements, as well as bridge design ideas. Participants reviewed a series of informational boards and provided
input through a paper survey. An online version of the
boards and the survey was also deployed so those who
could not attend in person could provide feedback.

Day 2
Activities centered around confirming potential solutions to respond to community needs. Day 2 included interpreting feedback heard to-date and conducting one-on-one
meetings with key stakeholders to troubleshoot potential solutions to be presented on Day 3. Focus group meetings were held with Groundwork Richmond and Pogo Park to
troubleshoot take-off and landings, width, and design.

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Day 3
Activities centered around refining the bridge
design. In addition to the boards and survey
provided on Days 1 and 2, Donald MacDonald
Architects led a brainstorming activity to
determine the design inspiration for the bridge.

During discussion, community members explored
a range of Richmond-related metaphors to
inspire the bridge design, including the Santa
Fe Train, Unity, the Ohlone People, and Ospreys.

The ultimate concept is inspired by the City of
Richmond bird--the Osprey. Key takeaways from
the feedback received included:
•
The project’s top priority should be to bridge
the gap at 23rd Street
•
The greenway trail and bridge should have
protected paths for bicyclists and pedestrians
•
On the west side of the gap, the bridge
should be located on the north side of Dirt
World.

On the east side of the gap, the public
was split between whether the bridge should
be located closer or further from the BART
tracks, though there was support for keeping
Carlson Meadow as open as possible.
•
The public preferred to maintain as many
access routes as possible to get on/off the
bridge, including at 23rd Street and Carlson
Boulevard.
•
Additional features on the bridge that were
most desired included art, lighting, and
landscaping.

BRIDGE WEEK
The final series of pop-ups were conducted in December 2022 to collect feedback on refined transportation and parks recommendations and the aspirational bridge design concept. Pogo Park and City staff displayed boards with short- and long-term recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, parks improvements, and the bridge design for feedback at a happy hour at Armistice Brewing Company, the Rich City Rides Gallery, Senior Center, the Richmond Farmer’s Market and Unity Park.

The City of Richmond’s
bird, the Osprey

BRIDGE WEEK SCHEDULE
MON 12/5
Armistice
Brewing
Company
Senior
Center
Farmers
Market Unity ParkRich City
Rides
Q&A
Presentation
TUES 12/6 WED 12/7 THURS 12/8 FRI 12/9 SAT 12/10
Q&A Presentation at the Nevin Community Center
Q&A Presentation at the Nevin Community Center -
Community members engaging with a 3D tabletop map
of the bridge

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04 THE CONCEPT
Key takeaways from the feedback received during the
Bridge Week pop-up activities included:
•
Overwhelming support for the aspirational bridge
design concept. Participants felt that it was an
important symbol for the community.
•
Concerns included maintenance costs for the bridge,
security, safety, and light pollution caused by the
bridge lighting.
•
Desire for amenities be added to the bridge in final
design such as lighting and seating.
•
A minority of comments expressed that money could
be better spent if the bridge design was simplified
and cost-savings were used for other community-
benefit projects.

The concept reflects a transformative vision for the
future of the Richmond Greenway, pairing a bold bridge
design with short- and long-term transportation and
park improvements that will improve the Greenway
experience and access for Richmond residents.

Rich City Rides Pop-Up - Community members engaging
with a 3D tabletop map of the bridge
Armistice Brewing Company - Community members
engaging with the boards showing the aspirational
bridge design concept
Q&A Presentation at the Nevin Community Center -
Community members engaging with the boards showing
the aspirational bridge design concept
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COMMUNITY-CENTERED DESIGN PROCESS
The Greenway Gap proposed bridge and street designs respond to community-identified mobility and access needs. The hallmark of the proposal is an iconic bridge to connect Richmond neighborhoods historically divided by infrastructure and serve as a gateway to Central Richmond. The bridge will connect the east and west areas of the Greenway, spanning over 23rd Street, Union Pacific railroad tracks, and Carlson Boulevard. It will also include several stairway access points in addition to the ramps on either side. The bridge itself is a literal connector – stitching together the Iron Triangle, Atchison Village, Coronado, and Pullman neighborhoods which have long been protected by railroad lines and high-speed streets. The creation of a bridge itself is a powerful symbol of connecting people and unity. The iconic bridge design celebrates Richmond’s connection to the water and natural environment drawing inspiration from ospreys that nest along the Richmond waterfront. The bridge would be packaged with a series of parks and transportation improvements to further enhance the Greenway and safe connections to it.

Figure 13
Bridge Concept
23rd St
21st St
Community interest in a bridge reflecting the future of Richmond formed the foundation of the bridge concept.

Specifically, some community members recommended that the design be inspired by the City of Richmond bird— the osprey. The resulting bridge concept design demonstrates a bold vision for the future of Richmond, celebrates Richmond’s shoreline ecology, and represents an impressive future landmark in the greater Bay Area.

Community members also provided feedback on the bridge alignment (see Appendix B for the bridge alignments considered). There was strong community support for a northern alignment, which keeps the bridge away from residences on the south side of the Greenway while maximizing space at Carlson Meadow for it to continue as a wide open space to the east. The bridge will enhance access to the Dirt World site on the western Greenway and support circulation between the different jump sites.

Proposed Bridge
Carlson Blvd
Richmond Greenway
Union Pacific Railroad
BART
Opportunity Area for Acquiring Parcel
and Future Green Infrastructure

4.1 Bridge Concept

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The federal funding landscape is currently strong as a result of bills like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provide a once-in-a-generation funding opportunity. However, if the City is not successful in securing funds in the next five years or if new engineering or environmental feasibility constraints substantially escalate costs, it will make it difficult for the City to advance a bold design vision for the bridge. In that scenario, scaling back the bridge design should be considered.

Enthusiasts of all ages from all over the Bay Area bring their BMX and mountain bikes to Dirt World to build
skills, get exercise, and have fun on the pump tracks,
jump lines and BMX race track. This beloved park
has been an important consideration throughout the
bridge concept process and engagement with the
Dirt World team informed the final concept. While
the bridge will play a critical role in providing biking and walking access to Dirt World, construction of
the bridge is expected to affect operations and use
of the park facilities. Dirt World will continue to be a key partner during the final design and construction
process to ensure users can continue to access and
use the park. To mitigate these concerns, temporary
facilities or operating plans during the construction
period and support in securing long-term funds to
enhance Dirt World will be needed. As described in
detail in Chapter 5, funding to enhance Dirt World
and mitigate any negative impacts to Dirt World
before, during and after bridge construction must be
secured in addition to bridge funding.

DIRT WORLD
Figure 14
Bridge Concept Rendering, Looking North with 23rd Street in the Foreground

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Figure 15
Bridge Concept Rendering, Looking West
Figure 16
Bridge Concept Rendering, Carlson Meadow Looking West
Figure 17
Bridge Concept Rendering, Dirt World Looking East

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4.2 Greenway Concepts
This study recommends both near-term and long-term improvements to the Greenway itself by installing park amenities such as seating and drinking fountains that would improve comfort and accessibility for park users. Improvements like emergency call boxes and lighting would also contribute to improved personal security for people traveling across the Greenway. The study would also address existing access issues at cul-de-sacs and would address challenges like drainage issues with landscaping and bioretention.

Install safety elements
such as lighting,
emergency telephones.

Widen path and add
jogging path
Enhance Greenway
access to local
streets for pedestrians
and bicyclists
Install raised
intersection at 20th
St and address
drainage issues
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/gid00013/gid00036/gid00049/gid00036/gid00041/gid00034/gid00046/gid00047/gid00042/gid00041/gid00001/gid00013/gid00028/gid00041/gid00032 Install safety elements
such as lighting,
emergency telephones.

Widen path and add
jogging path
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trash/recycle, call box,
and bike tire repair station
Rest areas with benches,
trash/recycle, call box,
and bike tire repair station
Figure 18
Greenway Improvements
Visual examples of site amenities. Left
to right: ADA drinking fountain/bottle
filler, pet waste station, emergency
call box, picnic benches and tables,
trash/recycle receptacle.

Existing Elements
Parks Improvements
Walking and Accessibility
Improvements Street End Park Upgrade
Bridge
Stairs
High Visibility Crosswalks
(One Leg)
Traffic Signal

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Close side-
walk gaps
and connect
to Greenway
Install lighting,
shelter, and red
curb at bus stop
Close west-
bound Bike
Lane gap and
realign through
lane
Consider installing trail
access point through
vacant lot (requires
easement)
Install proposed
16th St Bike Blvd
with traffic calming
improvements

Install bulbout at southeast
corner to shorten crosswalk
and align intersection
Formalize Miraflores
Greenbelt connection
to Ohio Avenue
Install proposed Bike
Boulevard with traffic
calming on 45th St
Explore easement with Target to
widen sidewalk between 45th St
and the Greenway; improve with
lighting, murals, and wayfindingFuther enhance lighting and actively maintain/monitor
the tunnel

Restripe segment of
Ohio Ave with bike
lanes
Straighten crosswalks,
add missing crosswalk,
install bulbouts on each
side
Opportunity site for
parks and housing with
22nd and 23rd St
two-way conversion
Install multimodal safety
project and repurpose
excess lanes on 22nd St for
streetscape and greening
Install separated bike
lanes on 23rd St be-
tween Ohio Ave and
Bissell Ave
Ensure signals at the
Bissell/23rd St intersection
are visible to bicyclists
Install multimodal
safety projects on
23rd St, convert to
two-way travel, and
install bike lanes
Install multimodal safety
project to repurpose one
northbound travel lane to
provide biking/walking
connection to 23rd St
Repurpose northbound
slip lane at Broadway
Convert existing
wide sidewalk to a
path and install
landscape buffer
and street trees
Install multimodal
safety project on
Carlson Blvd with
separated bike lanes
Enhance Center
Ave Bike Blvd with
additional traffic
calming
Install Bicycle Boulevard on 45th St,
connecting to Nevin Avenue and
Barrett Avenue. Install Pedestrian
Hybrid Beacon at 45th St
Potential access point to
Target via pedestrian
ramp
Enhance crossing at
Macdonald Ave
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Bridge to address security
and accessibility issues
Enhance Center Ave Bike
Blvd with additional traffic
calming
Install proposed Bike Blvd
with traffic calming on S
33rd St / Harry Ells Pl
Raise 37th St Bike
Lanes with fire
truck-mountable curb
through the underpass
/gid00007/gid00039/gid00042/gid00045/gid00036/gid00031/gid00028/gid00001/gid00002/gid00049/gid00032/gid00041/gid00048/gid00032 Install lighting and
shelters at bus stops
Potential easement be-
tween S 42nd St and
Ohio/Center Ave
Redevelop abandoned
Taco Bell site to better
maintain and improve
the Baxter Creek Open
Space
Implement road diet
with buffered bike
lanes and crossing
improvements.
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to identify potential
access point to
Greenway
Enhance Greenway
access to local streets
for pedestrians and
bicyclists
Install raised intersec-
tion at 20th St. and ad-
dress drainage issues
Install safety elements
such as lighting,
emergency telephones.

Widen path and add
jogging path
Rest areas alongside trail
with benches, trash/
recycle, and call box
Rest areas alongside trail
with benches, trash/
recycle, and call box
Install safety elements such
as lighting, emergency
telephones. Widen path
and add jogging path
Potential pocket
park at 42nd St
Figure 19
Street Improvements West of and Across the Gap

STREET IMPROVEMENTS OVERVIEW
Beyond constructing a bridge across the Greenway Gap, street improvements are needed to provide safe connections for people walking or biking to and from the Greenway.

Improvements are planned for the area west of Harbor Way, North of Ohio Avenue, South of Macdonald Avenue, and West of San Pablo Avenue.

Improvements for people biking will include key safety and access improvements, such as installing protected bike lanes and closing bike lane gaps, implementing bike boulevards, and enhancing connections between the bikeway network at the Greenway.

Pedestrian improvements will include crosswalk enhancements, new bulbouts to shorten crossing distances, adding missing crosswalks, and increasing the number of access points to the Greenway from neighborhood streets. The Nicholl Park bridge will also be retrofitted to address security and accessibility issues.

Crossing Improvements
Crossing improvements will include bulbouts,
new crosswalks, and other crosswalk
improvements. Locations include Ohio Ave at
13th St, Marina Wy, 15th St, 17th St, 19th St, 20th
St, and 23rd St
; Chanslor Ave at 20th St
; and
Richmond Greenway at 20th St.

Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Neighborhood traffic calming will include elements like speed humps or tables, traffic circles, and raised intersections. Bike boulevards are considered on streets that have traffic calming treatments. Locations include 16th Street, Center Ave, 33rd St, and 45th St.

Bike Improvements
Existing Elements
Parks Improvements
Walking and Accessibility
Improvements
Bus Improvements
Street End Park Upgrade
Bridge
Red Curb
Stairs
Lighting
High Visibility Crosswalks
(One Leg)
High Visibility Crosswalks
(Entire intersection)
Shelter/Seating
Traffic Signal
P
Richmond
Opportunity Site for
Green Infrastructure

4.3 Street Concepts

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE 3938

Close side-
walk gaps
and connect
to Greenway
Install lighting,
shelter, and red
curb at bus stop
Close west-
bound Bike
Lane gap and
realign through
lane
Consider installing trail
access point through
vacant lot (requires
easement)
Install proposed
16th St Bike Blvd
with traffic calming
improvements

Install bulbout at southeast
corner to shorten crosswalk
and align intersection
Formalize Miraflores
Greenbelt connection
to Ohio Avenue
Install proposed Bike
Boulevard with traffic
calming on 45th St
Explore easement with Target to
widen sidewalk between 45th St
and the Greenway; improve with
lighting, murals, and wayfinding
Futher enhance lighting and
actively maintain/monitor
the tunnel

Restripe segment of
Ohio Ave with bike
lanes
Straighten crosswalks,
add missing crosswalk,
install bulbouts on each
side
Opportunity site for
parks and housing with
22nd and 23rd St
two-way conversion
Install multimodal safety
project and repurpose
excess lanes on 22nd St for
streetscape and greening
Install separated bike
lanes on 23rd St be-
tween Ohio Ave and
Bissell Ave
Ensure signals at the
Bissell/23rd St intersection
are visible to bicyclists
Install multimodal
safety projects on
23rd St, convert to
two-way travel, and
install bike lanes
Install multimodal safety
project to repurpose one
northbound travel lane to
provide biking/walking
connection to 23rd St
Repurpose northbound
slip lane at Broadway
Convert existing
wide sidewalk to a
path and install
landscape buffer
and street trees
Install multimodal
safety project on
Carlson Blvd with
separated bike lanes
Enhance Center
Ave Bike Blvd with
additional traffic
calming
Install Bicycle Boulevard on 45th St,
connecting to Nevin Avenue and
Barrett Avenue. Install Pedestrian
Hybrid Beacon at 45th St
Potential access point to
Target via pedestrian
ramp
Enhance crossing at
Macdonald Ave
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/gid00013/gid00036/gid00049/gid00036/gid00041/gid00034/gid00046/gid00047/gid00042/gid00041/gid00001/gid00013/gid00028/gid00041/gid00032 /gid00020/gid00001/gid01091/gid01094/gid00047/gid00035/gid00001/gid00020/gid00047/gid00045/gid00032/gid00032/gid00047 Retrofit Nicholl Park
Bridge to address security
and accessibility issues
Enhance Center Ave Bike
Blvd with additional traffic
calming
Install proposed Bike Blvd
with traffic calming on S
33rd St / Harry Ells Pl
Raise 37th St Bike
Lanes with fire
truck-mountable curb
through the underpass
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shelters at bus stops
Potential easement be-
tween S 42nd St and
Ohio/Center Ave
Redevelop abandoned
Taco Bell site to better
maintain and improve
the Baxter Creek Open
Space
Implement road diet
with buffered bike
lanes and crossing
improvements.
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to identify potential
access point to
Greenway
Enhance Greenway
access to local streets
for pedestrians and
bicyclists
Install raised intersec-
tion at 20th St. and ad-
dress drainage issues
Install safety elements
such as lighting,
emergency telephones.

Widen path and add
jogging path
Rest areas alongside trail
with benches, trash/
recycle, and call box
Rest areas alongside trail
with benches, trash/
recycle, and call box
Install safety elements such
as lighting, emergency
telephones. Widen path
and add jogging path
Potential pocket
park at 42nd St
Figure 20
Street Improvements East of the Gap
Existing lighting on the east side of the Greenway may be out of order.

Bike Improvements
Existing Elements
Parks Improvements
Walking and Accessibility
Improvements
Bus Improvements
Street End Park Upgrade
Bridge
Red Curb
Stairs
Lighting
High Visibility Crosswalks
(One Leg)
High Visibility Crosswalks
(Entire intersection)
Shelter/Seating
Traffic Signal
P

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Street Trees Existing on the Greenway
(1: Armstrong Columnar Maple,
2: Chinese Elm, 3: Columnar
Ornamental Pear, 4: Red Horse
Chestnut)

OVERALL STREET DESIGN CONCEPTS
Near-Term
Given the importance
of improving safety and
alleviating the challenges
people face in crossing
the gap today, near-term
improvements that can be
constructed more quickly
are recommended. These
include lower-cost striping
and signage installations
(sometimes called “quick
build”) that can readily
be installed. Near-term
improvements include
enhancing the existing
bikeway gap connection
through installing quick build
protected bike lanes on 23rd
Street, Carlson Boulevard,
and Bissell Avenue to improve
comfort for people riding
their bikes and reducing
vehicle speeds and conflicts
with people walking. These
improvements assume
repurposing vehicular travel
lanes on 23rd Street and
Carlson Boulevard and
parking removal on Bissell
Avenue.

Figure 21
Near-Term Street Improvements
Bike Routes
Walking Routes
Long-Term
Long-term
improvements will
involve more substantial
circulation changes
on 23rd Street and
Carlson Boulevard that
will repurpose existing
vehicle travel lanes for
biking and intersection
improvements to
enhance safety
and comfort for
people walking and
biking. Long-term
enhancements also
include landscaping
upgrades, including
installing landscaped
bike lane buffers,
planting additional
street trees, and
improving landscaping
at the residential
cul-de-sacs that
provide access to the
Greenway.
20th Street Gateway/
Raised Intersection
Treatment
Figure 22
Long-Term Street Improvements
Opportunity
Site
1 3
2 4
23rd St23rd St
23rd St23rd St
23rd St23rd St
Broadway StBroadway St
Bissell AveBissell Ave
Carlson BlvdCarlson Blvd
22nd St22nd St

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23RD STREET
Near-Term
In the near-term, 23rd Street would see several improvements, including quick-build protected bike lanes between Bissell Avenue and Ohio Avenue. This requires one travel lane in each direction to be repurposed. A quick build protected intersection would be installed at Ohio Avenue/23rd Street to enhance the pedestrian crosswalks and support bicyclists turning onto and off of the Greenway from 23rd Street. These near-term improvements would also improve access to a large, undeveloped parcel at the intersection of 23rd Street and Bissell Avenue that could be an opportunity site for a park and/or housing. This change in cross-section should also be continued north of Bissell Avenue by repurposing the third travel lane for protected bike lanes on 22nd and 23rd Streets.

Figure 23
23rd Street Near-Term Improvements
Long-Term
In the long-term, the southbound portion of the existing roadway will be closed to vehicles and converted to a two-way protected bike lane facility with landscaping between Bissell Avenue and Ohio Avenue. The northbound portion of the existing roadway will be converted to a two-way vehicular travel lane, with one travel in each direction. This would align with the City’s future plans to convert 23rd Street to a two-way street north of Bissell Avenue.

Figure 24
23rd Street Long-Term Improvements
22nd St22nd St
23rd St23rd St
23rd St23rd St
Carlson BlvdCarlson Blvd
23rd St23rd St
23rd St23rd St
Broadway StBroadway St
Bissell AveBissell Ave
Carlson BlvdCarlson Blvd
22nd St22nd St

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CARLSON BOULEVARD
Near-Term
In the near-term, the City can repurpose vehicular travel lanes to provide protected bike lanes between Broadway and Ohio Avenue. On the east side of the street, two-way bike access can be provided between Broadway and the Greenway, as this is an important route in both directions north to Central Richmond. South of Ohio Avenue where there is a raised median, buffered bike lanes can continue south to Cutting Boulevard, which may be necessary due to fire department-required clear widths on either side of the raised median. Near-term changes to Carlson Boulevard include repurposing the northbound right-turn lane to accommodate a two-way bikeway and reducing the number of travel lanes to a single lane in each direction. A buffered bike lane will also be built in the southbound direction. The northbound slip lane at Carlson and Broadway will also be repurposed to be useable by bicyclists only.

Figure 25
Carlson Boulevard Near-Term Improvements
Long-Term
With additional funding, the streetscape can be enhanced to create a safe, welcoming gateway to the Greenway that provides a landscape buffer including green infrastructure plus two rows of shade trees to protect people walking and biking from the sun and buffer them from traffic. A two-way bicycle path is proposed alongside the wide sidewalk, landscaped buffer separating the bikeway and walkway. The two-way protected bike lanes will continue on the east side of the street to Center Avenue, south of which directional buffered bike lanes will be installed. A pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) will be installed to call attention to people biking and enhance the crosswalk at this existing bus stop.

Figure 26
Carlson Boulevard Long-Term Improvements

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05 IMPLEMENTATION

AND FUNDING

HARBOUR WAY / OHIO AVENUE
The intersection of Harbour Way and Ohio Avenue will also be redesigned. Today, there is a severe offset at the intersection, with the eastbound vehicular lane aligned with the westbound vehicular lane. Medians will be installed to correct the offset. Right-turn lanes will be removed and the bike lane gaps will be closed to connect Harbour Way and Ohio Avenue. High visibility crosswalks will also be painted at the intersection, and a median refuge will be installed on Ohio Avenue.

Figure 27
Harbour Way/Ohio Avenue Improvements
Near-Term or Long-Term
Ohio AveOhio Ave
Harbour WayHarbour Way
Implementing the vision for the Greenway will require
securing significant bridge, parks, and transportation
funding, and will involve ongoing collaboration between the City and agency and community partners.

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Seeking Funding
Coordination with City and Stakeholders
Investing in Dirt WorldIMPLEMENTATION NEXT STEPS
There are three key steps to implement the community’s vision to connect the Richmond Greenway Gap.

First, the City will actively seek funding for the bridge, transportation, and park improvements within the next five years.

Construction for the bridge is estimated to cost between $30 to $40 million. Potential funding sources are listed in the table ahead. If the City is unable to secure substantial funding within the next five years, consideration should be given to downscaling the bridge concept to better align with the funding landscape.

Second, City staff will
coordinate with local and
regional stakeholders to
identify and implement a
financing mechanism for on-
going bridge maintenance. A
funding mechanism to support
maintenance of the Greenway
– inclusive of a future bridge - as
a citywide and even regional
resource will help ensure the
Greenway is a thriving place
that people love to visit for years
to come. Without this, it will be
challenging to keep the bridge
and Greenway clean and safe
for Richmond residents to use.

This funding could also be used
to support maintenance of Dirt
World.

Finally, the City will continue to collaborate
with community members throughout the
implementation of the Greenway Gap
Closure Study. Given the expected impact
of bridge construction on Dirt World, it will
be critical to partner with Dirt World to
pursue mitigation funding and develop a
mitigation plan for construction-related
impacts to the park and park access. This
mitigation plan may consider temporary
adjustments to Dirt World circulation
during bridge construction. It may also be
necessary to dedicate a portion of park
improvement funding to Dirt World.

Other cities in Contra Costa County
have adopted Benefit Assessment
Districts to fund infrastructure
maintenance. The City of El Cerrito
adopted a Landscape & Lighting
Assessment District (LLAD) in 1988 to
provide funding for the maintenance of
parks, landscaping, and streetlighting
throughout the City. The assessment is
levied on all residential and commercial
properties in the City and generates
approximately $771,000 annually.

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There are a wide range of funding opportunities that the City and its partners can pursue to fund both construction and maintenance of the improvements proposed in this study.

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES
Final Design and Construction Funding Sources
Grant Source Lead Agency Description Bridge Transportation Parks RAISE Grants Federal:

US DOT
City of
Richmond,

WCCTAC, CCTA
Funds capital projects that make transportation
systems safer, more accessible, more affordable,
and more sustainable
✓
Active
Transportation
Program (ATP)
State:

Caltrans
City of
Richmond
Funds projects that encourage travel by active
modes of transportation ✓
✓
Measure J
Funding
County:

CCTA
City of
Richmond
Funds countywide and local transportation
projects including the Transportation for Livable
Communities Project Grants Program and the
Pedestrian Bicycle and Trail Facilities program
✓ ✓
One Bay Area
Grant
Regional:

MTC
City of
Richmond
Funds projects that improve safety, spur economic
development and help the Bay Area meet climate
change and air quality improvement goals
✓ ✓
Solutions for
Congested
Corridors
Program
State:

Caltrans
City of
Richmond,

WCCTAC, CCTA
Funds projects to increase transportation
choices while preserving the local character
of communities. Must be included in a
Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan.
✓ ✓
Clean
California
Local Grant
Program
State:

Caltrans
City of
Richmond,

WCCTAC, CCTA
Funds projects to beautify and clean up local
streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways,
transit centers, and other public spaces.
✓ ✓
Sustainable
Transportation
Equity Project
State:

CARB
City of
Richmond,

WCCTAC, CCTA
Funds projects that address transportation needs,
increase access to key destinations, and reduce
greenhouse gases through clean transportation
projects
✓ ✓
Grant Source Lead Agency Description Bridge Transportation Parks Reconnecting
Communities
Pilot Program
Federal:

US DOT
City of
Richmond,

WCCTAC,
CCTA
Funds projects dedicated to reconnecting
communities that were previously cut off from
economic opportunities by transportation
infrastructure
✓ ✓
Transformative
Climate
Communities
State:

CARB
City of
Richmond
Funds community-led development and
infrastructure projects that achieve major
environmental, health, and economic benefits in
California’s most disadvantaged communities
✓ ✓
SB 1 Local
Streets and
Roads Program
(LRSP)
State:

Caltrans
City of
Richmond,
CCTA
Funds basic road maintenance, rehabilitation,
and critical safety projects on the local streets and
roads system
✓ ✓
SB 1 Local
Partnership
Program (LPP)
State:

Caltrans
City of
Richmond,
CCTA
Funds road maintenance and rehabilitation,
sound walls, and active transportation projects in
jurisdictions that have passed sales tax measures,
developer fees, or other imposed transportation
fees.
✓ ✓
Urban Greening
Grant
State:

CNRA/
CARB
City of
Richmond,
MTC
Funds urban greening projects that will reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and provide multiple
additional environmental benefits
✓
Per Capita
Grant Program
State:

California
State Parks
City of
Richmond
Funds projects to acquire, develop, improve, or
enhance local parks and recreational lands and
facilities
✓
Roberti-Z'Berg
Harris (RZH)
Grant Program
State:

California
State Parks
City of
Richmond
Funds projects to acquire or rehabilitate park
lands and facilities, undertake special major
maintenance of parks, and innovative recreation
programs
✓
Recreational
Trails Program
State:

California
State Parks
City of
Richmond Funds recreational trails and trail related projects ✓ ✓
Cal Fire Urban
and Community
Forestry Grant
Programs
State: Cal
Fire
City of
Richmond,
MTC
Funds projects to create or implement multi-benefit
projects with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas
emissions and providing benefits to disadvantaged
communities
✓

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APPENDIX A
Maintenance Funding Sources
The bridge will serve residents across the greater Bay Area and the ongoing maintenance of the bridge should be a regional effort. At the city level, an option to fund long-term bridge maintenance is to establish a Benefit Assessment District. Benefit Assessment Districts are established for a specific geographical area to fund public improvements and services in areas such as lighting, sewer, and landscaping. Benefit Assessment Districts are funded through a property assessment and as a result require approval from the majority of impacted property owners.

Given the range of potential options to finance long-term bridge maintenance, City staff should continue to partner with regional agencies and key local stakeholders to determine which financing options are the most feasible and likely to have broad support from Richmond residents.

Revenue Type Description Use of Funds Potential Funding Sponsors
Enhanced
Infrastructure
Financing Districts
(EIFD)
EIFDs allow for a separate government entity to be created by a city or county within a defined area to finance infrastructure projects with community-wide benefits.

Capital and some EIFD
planning activities; can
also be used to pay back
bonds
City, County
Community Facilities
Districts
Community Facilities Districts are special tax districts where property owners in a specified geographic area impose
a property tax to fund services, public improvements or infrastructure
Capital and Operating
(Services) City, County
Tax Increment
Financing (TIF)
Tax increment financing freezes the property tax revenues that flow from a designated project area to the city, county, or other taxing entity at the “base level” in the current year. Future year tax revenue above the base level is diverted into a separate revenue pool that can be used to pay for public improvements or repay bonds
Capital and some EIFD
planning activities; can
also be used to pay back
bonds
City, County
Property
Based Business
Improvement
Districts (PBID)
A self-imposed and self-governed property tax assessment that augments base level services. Uses are limited to those specified during the formation of the PBID.

Capital and Operating
Property Owner
(with Cities,
County)

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About the Gap and Past Efforts to Improve the Trail
The Greenway is currently divided by an active railway, 23rd Street, and Carlson Boulevard. For most trail users navigating these barriers is so complicated and unsafe that they avoid it altogether.

The Richmond Greenway Gap Closure and Connectivity Study is just getting underway with the support of a Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant. Join us to help envision short-term and long-term solutions to bridge the gap. One of the possible long-term ways to bridge the gap could include a bike and pedestrian bridge.

The paved trail was installed in two segments in 2007 and 2009, but it was not possible at the time to connect the two halves across the barriers that separate the route. In 2018, the eastern end of the Richmond Greenway was
joined to the Ohlone Greenway that runs along the BART
corridor through El Cerrito, Albany, and Berkeley. With the opening of the multi-use path on the Richmond-San
Rafael Bridge, protected bike lanes were built along Ohio Avenue, connecting the western end of the Greenway to
the San Francisco Bay Trail. The cycletrack continues on South Garrard Blvd to Point Richmond and a new Class I
path that connects to the Bridge.

Portions of the trail are evolving with built and planned parks that include places for children’s play, recreation, community gathering areas, and multi-benefit green infrastructure.

These projects have capped acres of contaminated soil and provided opportunities for health and wellness and active transportation. 17 community groups have activated the Greenway who manage their adopt-a-spots. Over $8 million in funding has already been invested in the development of Harbour-8 Park, Unity Park, and Dirt World Bike Park and $12 million in additional funding is currently pending for the completion of these parks.

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AND CONNECTIVITY STUDYAND CONNECTIVITY STUDY

What we are doing now to bridge the gap!
Bridging the Greenway Gap at 23rd Street and the railroad tracks will remove the last major barrier to a continuous multi-use trail and greenspace for Richmond residents, connecting the community from Berkeley to Marin County. This project will build upon existing planning efforts, partnerships and collaborations to study and develop viable alternatives to close the gap and provide a safe, seamless active transportation route across Richmond. It will leverage the nearly $20 million in recent local investments in Greenway landscaping and park infrastructure to improve livability in Richmond. Because of the difficulty bridging the two halves of the Greenway, a shared vision and implementation strategy must be developed to bridge the gap effectively.

TIMELINE
August 2021 - End of 2022
October 2021 - July 2022: Community Outreach & Engagement Activities June - End of 2022: Draft, Final Plan Development & Adoption by Richmond City Council Short term improvements may include special signage and on-street route and safety improvements. Long term improvements may include construction of a pedestrian and bicycle overpass directly connecting the west and east spans of the Richmond Greenway. Alternatives for short and long term solutions will be developed, evaluated for cost and feasibility, and organized into a comprehensive strategy to identify and obtain funding for full design, approval, and construction.

Much of the Greenway, however, remains undeveloped with vacant land and constrained spaces in need of clean up, landscaping and improvements. Due to lack of continuity, areas not frequented by trail users or activated by outdoor recreation have suffered from overgrown weeds, discarded trash and graffiti. Bicyclists and pedestrians worry about safety along the trail.

About the Gap and Past Efforts to Improve the Trail
The Greenway is currently divided by railroad tracks, and streets, requiring users to exit the trail and travel over a ½ mile out of direction on a circuitous route with complicated intersections, stairs, and difficult crossings in order to continue their journey on the trail. This is the last remaining gap in the Greenway - a regional route connecting Marin County with the East Bay. In Richmond, the Greenway serves densely populated, marginalized neighborhoods across the core of the City.

The Richmond Greenway Gap project team is looking for
improvements to safety, walking, biking, parks, art, and other solutions, including a bridge, to connect the Richmond Greenway “Gap” at 23rd Street.

What we are doing now to bridge the gap?
This project will build upon existing planning efforts, partnerships, and collaborations to study and develop viable alternatives to close the gap and provide a safe, seamless active transportation route across Richmond. It will leverage the nearly $20 million in recent local investments in
Greenway landscaping and park infrastructure to improve livability in Richmond.

Short-term improvements may include special signage and on-street safety improvements. Long-term improvements
may include the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle overpass directly connecting the west and east spans of the Richmond Greenway. Alternatives for short and long-term solutions will be developed, evaluated for cost and
feasibility, and organized into a strategy to identify and obtain funding for full design and construction.

October 2021 - July 2022: Community Outreach &
Engagement Activities
June - End of 2022: Draft, Final Plan Development
& Adoption by Richmond City Council
We’d like to hear what you think about potential
improvements at and near the Richmond Greenway
Gap. Please complete this brief survey:
https://fs27.formsite.com/6Dqgcx/GreenwayGapCha
rrette/index.html
For more information about the Richmond Greenway
Gap Study project, future events, and ways to get
involved, please visit
https://bit.ly/3uCqoFy
Timeline
How to get Involved

RICHMOND

GREENWAY

GAP STUDY

APPENDIX B

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE PROJECT
ALIGNMENT 01 - STRAIGHT CONFIGURATION

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE PROJECT
ALIGNMENT 02 - S CURVE CONFIGURATION

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE PROJECT
ALIGNMENT 03 - R.O.W. PERPENDICULAR CONFIGURATION

RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE PROJECT
ALIGNMENT 04 - SOUTH ALI GNMENT OPTION

Richmond
Greenway
Gap Closure

R ICHMOND CIT Y

COUN CIL
Januar y 24, 2023

Project Timeline
October 2021 -
Now
• Existing conditions
analysis & project
visioning/community
outreach and
engagement
Early 2022
• Present preliminary
bridge alignment
alternatives at
Advisory Group & TAC
Meetings
• Continue engaging
community members
& stakeholders on
draft concepts
April 2022
• Community Charrette
Summer 2022
• Develop concepts
based on community
input
• Continue engaging
community members
& stakeholders on
refined concepts
Winter 2022
• Draft final plan
workshop
February 2023
• Study Complete
• City and partners
continue to pursue
funding for preferred
options

Community
Engagement
3 • Three-day drop-in design charrette in
April 2022
• Meetings with Dirt World, Friends of
Richmond Greenway, and Groundwork
Richmond
• Online survey
• Bridge Week in December 2022

What makes Richmond special, and how
should the bridge reflect this?
4 “Bridge into the
future”
“A bridge to stroll,
hangout, talk to
people”
“Would like to see a
change”
“Look to the shoreline,
Richmond’s diverse
population; not industry”
“Reflect the past while
looking forward to the
future”
“Change is happening in the City –
young people and families need to
own it and bridge toward the
future”

Design Inspiration
5 Richmond’s Osprey: A symbol that can be
incorporated into the main span support
towers

7 Bridge at Dirt World
Bridge at Carlson Meadow

Transportation Improvements
N e a r- Te r m
• Enhancements to improve safety and alleviate
the challenges people face crossing the gap
today:
• Quick build protected bike laneson 23rd Street,
Carlson Boulevard, and Bissell Avenue
• Protected intersectionat Ohio Avenue/23rd
Street
• Repurposing vehicular travel laneson 23rd
Street and Carlson Boulevard and parking
removal on Bissell Avenue

Transportation Improvements
L o n g- Te r m
• Long-term improvements would include:
• A two-way separated bike laneon 23rd Street
• Widening the sidewalk and installing a two-way
bicycle path on Carlson Boulevard
• Streetscape enhancementsincluding
landscaped bike lane buffers, additional street
trees, and landscaping at residential cul-de-
sacs

Park Improvements
Dog Waste
Station
Trash and Recycle
Receptacles
Lighting
Park improvements would include
amenities like seating, drinking
fountains, and lighting that would
improve comfort, accessibility, and
contribute to improved personal
security
Emergency Call
Box

Implementation Steps
Seek funding within 5-
years for:

1. Bridge

2. Transportation

3. Parks
Determine financing
mechanism for on-going
maintenance
*If unable to make progress on funding within 5 years, right-size concept to align with funding landscape
Collaborate with Dirt World on:

1. Park and bridge design, including
funding for park improvements

2. Mitigation plan for construction-
period operations impacts,
including possible relocation

Potential Funding Sources
Bridge Construction RAISE Grant Reconnecting Communities Grant Maintenance Benefit Assessment District Community Facilities District (Mello Roos)
Transportation One Bay Area Grant Solutions for Congested Corridors Program
Parks Robert-Z'Berg-Harris Grant
Program Urban Greening Grant Program

January 24, 2023

Library and Community Services

DATE: January 24, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:

LaShonda White, Deputy City Manager – Community
Services
Patrick Seals, Senior Management Analyst

SUBJECT:

Community Crisis Response Program Update
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact for providing this report

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

July 26, 2022

STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:

On July 26, 2022, the City Council approved a contract
with Urban Strategies Council (USC) to conduct research and analysis of various Community Crisis Response
Program options and set forth recommendations.

Consistent with the agreement with USC, City staff and
the consultants would like to provide an update on the
progress of the work done.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

RECEIVE an update regarding the development of a
Community Crisis Response Program – Community
Services (LaShonda White/Patrick Seals 510-620-6512).

DISCUSSION:

Background

The Community Crisis Response Program (CCRP) began taking root in November 2020 amidst conversations within the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force (RPSTF).

Following a host of RPSTF round table forums and sub-committee meetings, as well as AGENDA
REPORT

January 24, 2023
City Council-approved budget allocations, City staff released a Request for Proposal (RFP) on April 15, 2022, and ultimately approved a contract with Urban Strategies Council (USC) on July 26, 2022, to assist with the implementation of a CCRP.

CCRP provides a diversion model to reduce reliance on police and criminal justice responses by offering a public health response. A proposed CCRP program would provide an opportunity to improve access to mental health and other community services in Richmond and would also navigate people to the right services at the right time by utilizing community responders with strong ties and connections to Richmond that can respond in a respectful and non-stigmatizing manner.

A major component of this work is to determine how the City of Richmond can collaborate with, and not duplicate efforts being deployed by Contra Costa Health Services’ (CCHS) Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime (A3) program. A3 provides timely and appropriate behavioral health crisis services to Anyone in Contra Costa County Anywhere at Anytime (A3) and is working to address the unmet behavioral health needs in Contra Costa County. CCHS is still implementing the A3 program and as services are expanded, the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Center will provide 24/7 behavioral health support.

Update on Work Completed

Currently, USC’s work-to-date is aligned with the elements outlined in their contract.

The initial task consisted of project initiation, scheduling regular check-in meetings, and data gathering (sharing relevant City and other relevant documents for review). The next phase consists of community engagement. City staff outlined an initial list of stakeholders that USC should engage including boards and commissions, community- based organizations, working groups, county agencies, city departments and staff, and elected officials. Additionally, City staff coordinated introductions and referrals as necessary.

Key tasks initiated and/or completed by USC include but are not limited to the following:
 Reviewed literature and data review including Health in All Policies (HIAP), Richmond Fund for Children and Youth community needs assessment and strategic investment plan, and documents from the Reimagining Public Safety Taskforce.  Met with City Council members Gayle McLaughlin and Claudia Jimenez and remain available to meet with other City Council members and the Mayor.  Met with key Fire Department leadership including Fire Chief Angel Montoya, Battalion Chief Bontempo, Fire Marshall Eric Govan, and Assistant Fire Marshall Eric Munson, on fire prevention, education, and emergency response.  Met with Richmond Police Department (RPD) Chief Bisa French and scheduled meetings with dispatch and other RPD staff.
 Attended meetings and shared updates with the Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council, the Interdepartmental team focused on providing support to the unsheltered community, Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, Health Care for the Homeless, Matrix Consultants, Just Cities, HIV Education and Prevention Project of Alameda County (HEPPAC), Brighter Beginnings, Family Justice Center, Richmond Library, Office of Neighborhood Safety, Health Care for the Homeless,

January 24, 2023
Public Defender's office, Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition, and Nepali Health Advocates.
 Scheduled meetings with Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP), Richmond Employment & Training Division, Richmond Youth Works, SOS! Richmond, NAMI Contra Costa, Ya-NEEMA Healing Circle & Supportive Services, RCF Connects, and the Safe Return Project.

Next Steps

City staff remains engaged with USC’s team to arrange introductions and meetings with county representatives and staff connected with the A3 program. Furthermore, the County’s Coordinated, Outreach, Referral and Engagement Team (CORE) which experienced some delays, is expected to meet with the consultants in January.

Discussions to set focus groups hosting immigrant and BIPOC community leaders, as well as other stakeholder groups have begun. Utilizing the assistance of stakeholders, City staff expect to schedule a series of focus groups and disseminate a survey with communities likely to be underrepresented. Also, with continued follow-up on the areas already underway, consultants plan to develop engagement and outreach to the business community. A draft survey was recently delivered to the City for approval and coordinated dissemination.

Additional next steps for USC include, but are not limited to:

1. Ongoing interviews with key city and county staff and other external entities (e.g., Contra Costa Health Services)

2. Developing and conducting a survey and response analysis

3. Conducting focus groups

4. Hosting one to two community meetings

5. Analyze data from Matrix consulting regarding 911 calls for service

Final Deliverables

City staff and USC will provide additional information and be available to answer questions at the City Council meeting on January 24, 2023. A draft slide deck is attached and will be updated prior to the City Council meeting (Attachment 1).

Additional information about CCRP and updates to the attached slide deck can be found at https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4451/Community-Crisis-Response-Program.

City staff anticipates that USC will deliver and present a report to City Council with draft recommendations on how to develop and implement the CCRP program in Richmond in late March or April 2023.

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:

Attachment 1 – CCRP Slide Presentation

DRAFT
Community Crisis
Response Program
Receive an update on the work-to-date related to the development and implementation of a Community Crisis Response Program

Who We Are
● Founded in 1987
● Nationally recognized organization based in the Bay Area, California ● Focused on advancing positive health, economic, and educational outcomes in communities of color, utilizing:
○ Data & Research
○ Leadership Development & Training
○ Collaboration Building
○ Policy Innovation and Advocacy
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Community Response Elements
● Respond to a broad range of calls (not solely identified mental health calls)
● Help residents access referrals and resources
● Engagement is voluntary (no arrest, no involuntary hospitalization) ● Reflects the unique needs and resources of diverse neighborhoods ● Teams recruited from the communities they serve
● Good jobs that honor the challenging work, enable team members to thrive
● Teams are experienced and well-trained, but not professional clinicians
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Crisis Response Model: CAHOOTS (Eugene, OR)
● Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Street (CAHOOTS) began in 1989 ● Mobilize two-person teams
○ Medic (e.g., nurse, paramedic, or EMT)
○ Crisis Worker (training/experience in the mental health field) ● Address nonviolent crimes and non-emergent medical issues:
○ Non-violent call (not involving serious crimes)
○ Avoid costly ambulance transport
○ Emergency room treatment.
● Advantages
○ Saves money, lower arrests, hospitalizations
○ More appropriate, compassionate response
○ Safe for responders 4

Engagement explores residents’ experiences
● Interactions with emergency services
● Accessing emergency and non-emergency services
● Barriers to access
● Outcomes
● Community assets
● Unrecognized, under-developed, under-funded community resources ● Informal and community support during crisis
● Where and how residents receive information about resources and services
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Work Performed To Date
● Literature and data review
● Stakeholder interviews city departments
○ councilmembers
○ community groups
○ service providers
● Survey draft
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Next Steps
• Complete interviews with stakeholders
● Dispatch sit-along
• Develop informational materials
• Distribute survey (digital & in-person)
• Host focus groups and community meetings
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April/May 2023 USC Report to City Council
Analysis of decision points:
● What calls/situations/crises? Qualitative and quantitative analysis ○ Types of calls, outcomes, geographic areas, community needs, needs of hihigh- frequencysers
○ Survey and community input
● County integration - especially A3 (Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime) ● Where to house CCRP - Non-profit, City (which department), County ● Staffing considerations
● Program Structure
● Community oversight & engagement
● Resources & Referrals - city & county-wide NGOs
● Common concerns: safety and liability
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