Regional Measure 3
Allocation Request
RM3 Project Information
Project Number 25
Project Title Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvements (Contra Costa County)
Project Funding Amount $75,000,000
Subproject Information (if different from overall RM3 project) Subproject Number 25.5
Subproject Title Point Richmond Traffic Improvements
Subproject Funding
Amount
$780,000
RM3 Allocation History (Add lines as necessary)
MTC Approval
Date
Amount Phase
#1:
#2
#3
Total: $
Current Allocation Request:
Request submittal date Amount Phase
August 2025 $180,000 PS&E
I. RM3 Allocation Request Information
a. Describe the current status of the project, including any progress since the last allocation request or IPR update, if applicable.
The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge (RSRB) along Interstate 580 (I-580) is a critical interregional route connecting the City of Richmond and the East Bay to Marin County. Congestion on the westbound I-580 approach to the RSRB contributes to vehicles cutting through the Point Richmond neighborhood to avoid the congestion on the freeway mainline, with those vehicles rejoining westbound I-580 at the Castro Street interchange.
Site observations indicate that morning congestion on westbound Interstate 580 approaching the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the relative travel time savings by using local streets incentivizes drivers to use local cut-through routes to avoid the congestion.
During the morning peak, multiple local routes have a lower real and perceived travel time than staying on the freeway. Multiple context-specific strategies will be implemented for disincentivizing cut-through traffic, including changing signal times along Cutting Boulevard for cut-through turning movements, narrowing and striping lanes on Railroad Avenue, and adding speed humps, raised crossings, and a new all-way stop in the Point Richmond neighborhood to slow vehicle traffic. Furthermore, the Interstate 580/Richmond Parkway projects, currently underway, will help address other cut- through routes near Canal Boulevard and Castro Street.
The purpose of these strategies is threefold: to modify the actual travel time along cut- through routes, modify the perceived travel time, and improve conditions for people walking and bicycling in the area. These strategies are targeted at the average morning peak period; highly congested mornings due to above average vehicle volumes or a collision on the freeway may still result in cut-through traffic. However, by adjusting the habits of drivers on the average morning, these strategies reduce the likelihood drivers will choose to take local cut-through routes on highly congested mornings.
The City completed a study in December 2024 to evaluate cut-through traffic and identify the aforementioned strategies to reduce the attractiveness of these routes during the morning peak period in Point Richmond. The City filed the CEQA Notice of Exemption on August 8, 2025.
b. Describe the scope of the allocation request. Provide background and other details as necessary. The scope must be consistent with the RM3 statute. If the scope differs from the most recent IPR for this project, please describe the reason for any changes here; a revised IPR may be necessary.
The allocation request is to complete the design phase of the proposed projects described above.
c. Deliverable segment budget – please fill out attached Excel file. If the budget differs from the most recent IPR for this project, please describe the reason for any changes here; a revised IPR may be necessary.
The scope and cost of the project have been refined.
d. Schedule – what is the expected completion date of the phase for this allocation? Describe any significant milestones.
April 2026 – complete final design
e. If the project received an RM3 Letter of No Prejudice, how much has been spent against the approved RM3 LONP amount? (Note: the scope and RM3 amount for this allocation request should match the approved LONP)
N/A
f. Request Details
Amount being requested $180,000
Project phase being requested PS&E
Are there other fund sources involved in this phase? ☐ Yes ☒ No Date of anticipated Implementing Agency Board approval of RM3 Allocation Request resolution for the allocation being requested Sep 24, 2025 Month/year being requested for MTC commission approval of allocation Oct 2025
Note: Allocation requests are recommended to be submitted to MTC staff for review sixty (60) days prior to action by the Implementing Agency Board
g. List any other planned bridge toll allocation requests in the next 12 months CON: $600,000 – April 2026
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Initial Project Report
Project/Subproject Details
Basic Project Information
Project Number 25
Project Title Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvements (Contra Costa County)
RM3 Funding Amount $75,000,000
Subproject Information
Subproject Number 25.5
Subproject Title Point Richmond Traffic Improvements
RM3 Funding Amount $780,000
I. Overall Subproject Information
a. Project Sponsor / Co-sponsor(s) / Implementing Agency
Sponsor: BATA
Implementing Agency: City of Richmond
b. Detailed Project Description (include definition of deliverable segment if different from overall project/subproject)
The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge (RSRB) along Interstate 580 (I-580) is a critical interregional route connecting the City of Richmond and the East Bay to Marin County. Congestion on the westbound I-580 approach to the RSRB contributes to vehicles cutting through the Point Richmond neighborhood to avoid the congestion on the freeway mainline, with those vehicles rejoining westbound I-580 at the Castro Street interchange.
Site observations indicate that morning congestion on westbound Interstate 580 approaching the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the relative travel time savings by using local streets incentivizes drivers to use local cut-through routes to avoid the congestion. During the morning peak, multiple local routes have a lower real and perceived travel time than staying on the freeway. Multiple context -specific strategies will be implemented for disincentivizing cut-through traffic, including changing signal times along Cutting Boulevard for cut-through turning movements, narrowing and striping lanes on Railroad Avenue, and adding speed humps, raised crossings, and a new all-way stop in the Point Richmond
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neighborhood to slow vehicle traffic. Furthermore, the Interstate 580/Richmond Parkway projects, currently underway, will help address other cut- through routes near Canal Boulevard and Castro Street.
The purpose of these strategies is threefold: to modify the actual travel time along cut - through routes, modify the perceived travel time, and improve conditions for people walking and bicycling in the area.
These strategies are targeted at the average morning peak period; highly congested mornings due to above average vehicle volumes or a collision on the freeway may still result in cut-through traffic.
However, by adjusting the habits of drivers on the average morning, these strategies reduce the likelihood drivers will choose to take local cut-through routes on highly congested mornings.
c. Impediments to Project Completion
N/A
d. Risk Management (describe risk management process for project budget and schedule, levels of contingency and how they were determined, and risk assessment tools used) No risks identified at this time.
e. Operability (describe entities responsible for operating and maintaining project once completed/implemented)
The City of Richmond will be responsible for operating and maintaining the project
f. Project Graphic(s) (include below or attach)
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II. Project Phase Description and Status
a. Planning tasks is complete. CEQA CE is anticipated.
b. Design
Design will be required.
c. Right-of-Way Activities / Acquisition
Right-of-way acquisition not anticipated.
d. Construction
Construction will be required.
III. Project Schedule
Phase-Milestone
Planned
Start Date Completion Date
Environmental Studies, Preliminary Eng. (ENV / PE / PA&ED) 6/2025 8/2025 Final Design - Plans, Specs. & Estimates (PS&E) 10/2025 4/2026 Right-of-Way Activities /Acquisition (R/W) n/a n/a
Construction (Begin – Open for Use) / Acquisition (CON) 5/2026 9/2026
IV. Project Budget
Capital
Project Budget
Total Amount
- Escalated to
Year of Expenditure (YOE)-
(Thousands)
Environmental Studies & Preliminary Eng (ENV / PE / PA&ED) $5 Design - Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) $180 Right-of-Way Activities /Acquisition (R/W) n/a
Construction / Rolling Stock Acquisition (CON) $600
Total Project Budget (in thousands) $785
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V. Project Funding
Please provide a detailed funding plan in the Excel portion of the IPR. Use this section for additional detail or narrative as needed and to describe plans for any “To Be Determined” funding sources, including phase and year needed.
These improvements are eligible for RM3 Project funds. RM3 funds are the sole source of funding for the project, except for the $5,000 in local funds that will be utilized to environmentally clear the project.
VI. Contact/Preparation Information
Contact for Project Sponsor
Name: Michelle Go
Title: Principal Planner
Phone: 415.778.6649
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 375 Beale St. Ste 800, San Francisco, CA 94105
Person Preparing Initial Project Report (if different from above) Hillal Hamdan
Title: Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works
Phone: (510) 621-1612
Cell Phone (510) 631-1398
[email protected]