April 21, 2026
Public Works
DATE: April 21, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Daniel Chavarria, PE, Director of Public Works
Robert Armijo, PE, Deputy Director of Public Works / City Engineer
Hillal Hamdan, PE, Senior Civil Engineer
Subject:
American Public Works Association (APWA) NorCal Best
Project Award
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving this Award.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Public Works Department is presenting to City
Council the American Public Works Association (APWA)
Northern California Chapter Best Project Award in the
Transportation Category (Projects Under $5 Million) for the Ferry to Bridge to Greenway (F2B2G) Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECEIVE the American Public Works Association (APWA) Northern California Chapter Best Project Award
in the Transportation Category (Projects Under $5
Million) for the Ferry to Bridge to Greenway (F2B2G)
Project - Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria
620-5478/Robert Armijo 620-5477).
DISCUSSION:
The American Public Works Association (APWA) Northern California Chapter annually recognizes outstanding public works projects that demonstrate excellence in project delivery, safety, innovation, and community benefit.
AGENDA
REPORT
April 21, 2026
The City of Richmond’s Ferry to Bridge to Greenway (F2B2G) Project has been selected to receive the 2026 APWA NorCal Best Project Award in the Transportation Category for projects under $5 million.
The F2B2G Project delivers approximately 2.25 miles of Class IV protected bikeways (physically separated from vehicle traffic) connecting the Richmond Ferry Terminal, the Richmond Greenway, and the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge Trail, improving access for bicyclists and pedestrians and strengthening regional multimodal connectivity.
The project was implemented within a constrained corridor that includes heavy truck traffic, active railroad crossings, and freeway access ramps. Project delivery required coordination with multiple agencies, including Caltrans and BNSF Railway, and was completed on schedule and within budget while meeting State grant requirements.
The improvements enhance safety through physical separation of travel modes, reduce conflicts at key intersections, and support increased use of active transportation. The project also contributes to long-term environmental benefits by supporting reductions in vehicle miles traveled and improving access to regional transit.
Receipt of this award recognizes the City’s successful delivery of a high-quality transportation project that advances safety, mobility, and sustainability.
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None.