Contra Costa College
MOBILITY HUB PLAN
October 2023
Project Background
Outreach Highlights
Existing Conditions
Multimodal Recommendations
Agenda
Project Background
Timeline
Stakeholder Engagement
Outreach Highlights
Fall 2022 Online Survey
Survey conducted in English and Spanish and advertised
through various channels
3,977 mailed postcards
Email blast
City’s website posting
City Manager’s E-newsletter
Local community groups
Posters at Transit Center
Social media channels
Community’s Stated Priorities
Safer crosswalks
New or improved sidewalks
Slower cars
Better lighting
More bike lanes and bike parking
Better pedestrian connection to
shopping centers
Pop-up Event Photos
Outreach Highlights
Two in-person pop-up events
Virtual public info session
Online survey
Spring 2023 Community Outreach
Existing Conditions
Pedestrian Issues
Bicycle Issues
Roadway Issues
Low pedestrian visibility at intersections
Lack of pedestrian wayfinding
Missing crosswalk facilities
Lack of pedestrian lighting
Several curb ramps and crossings are not accessible
Gaps in bicycle network, particularly on San Pablo Avenue, El Portal Drive, and accessing college
Challenges turning to/from major streets
Vehicles making right turns at high speeds along San Pablo Avenue, conflicting with pedestrians
Vehicles traveling at high speeds along certain corridors
Multimodal Recommendations
Enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists at conflict zones Calm traffic
Close sidewalk gaps and improve pedestrian connections Enhance access to transit
Provide opportunities for success of alternative and
emerging mobility options, including bike parking and EV charging
Identified 57 distinct improvements in
Study Area
Recommendations Map
Bicycle Improvements Pedestrian Improvements Traffic Calming Improvements Transit Improvements Two-stage Turn Box Curb Ramp Upgrade
Advance Limit Line & LPI
Side-street Bulbout
Traffic Circle
Traffic Signal
Right-turn Pocket and Signal
Existing Bus Stop
Relocated Bus Stop
Proposed Relocation
Proposed New Stop
Class IV Cycle Track
Shared-use Path
Proposed New Sidewalk
Crosswalk Upgrade
New Crosswalk
Bike Crossing
Shared-use Path Raised Bikeway
Crossings
Bicycle Improvements
Multimodal Recommendations
Pedestrian Improvements
Create a connected and
comfortable bicycle network
Close sidewalk gaps and
improve pedestrian
connections
Advance Limit Line
Alignment with Guiding Objectives
Raised Intersection
Tube Steel Fence
Side-street Bulbout
Traffic Calming
Multimodal Recommendations
Streetscape Elements
Improve safety for vulnerable
roadway users, including
bicyclists and pedestrians
Create a sense of place,
improve safety, and enhance
sustainability
Raised Intersection
Biofiltration Tree
Placemaking
Alignment with Guiding Objectives
Transit Elements
Multimodal Recommendations
Improve rider comfort at bus
stops through enhanced
amenities
Improve bus performance,
making bus more desirable to
use
Alignment with Guiding Objectives
Enhanced Shelters Real-Time Info
Proposed Pedestrian Network Improvements Proposed Bicycle Network Improvements
Streetscape Recommendations
Three corridors identified for
comprehensive streetscape
improvements:
Mission Bell Dr
El Portal Dr
Moraga Rd/Castro Rd
Moraga Rd & Castro Rd
El Portal Dr
Mission Bell Dr
Streetscape Recommendations
Multimodal Recommendations
Initial cost estimates were done for six implementation packages.
Improvement Package Estimated Cost*
1. Safety, access, and streetscape improvements on and
along Mission Bell Drive/College Lane, between San
Pablo Ave and Contra Costa College campus
$8,300,000
2. Pedestrian and bicycle improvements at intersection
along San Pablo Avenue between Road 20 to Rivers
Street
$2,982,000
3. Access improvements for facilities along Castro and
Moraga loop, including intersection at Library Drive (0.4 mi total corridor length)
$7,906,000
4. El Portal Drive improvements (0.5 mi total corridor
length) $6,880,000
5. Wayfinding, signage $323,000
6. Other streetscape improvements $5,244,000
Estimated Total Project Cost $ 31,635,000
Policy Considerations
Curb Management
Streetscape Policy
Streetscape
Landscaping elements
Sustainable and habitat-friendly
Provide shade for pedestrians
Act as a soft buffer against traffic
Biofiltration
Provide water quality treatment
Reduce water runoff volumes
Prioritize native plants
ADA Compatibility
Curb ramps and sidewalk widths to meet ADA
guidelines
Recommended Curb Function Priorities
Policy Considerations
Bike Parking Shared Mobility Feasibility
Safe and Intuitive
Economical and Low maintenance
Well-connected with other modes
Widely available and decentralized
Short-term
Long-term
Improve transportation equity and accessibility
for zero-car residents
Providing better first and last mile connections to
public transit
Making motor vehicles more accessible through
ride-hailing or carsharing
Docked Bikeshare
Vanpool Program
Project Benefits
The Study recommended improvements will collectively improve connectivity, provide new multimodal options that reduce reliance on private automobiles, and enhance user safety. Improve sidewalk comfort and expand bike network
Improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists at high traffic intersections Enhance accessibility for those using mobility devices or strollers Encourage use of sustainable transportation modes to access the College and nearby land uses Promote transit-oriented development by enhancing desirability of area and reducing reliance on autos
Steps to Implementation
Subsequent Phases to Implementation
Awarded $2.95 Million by MTC as part of the Regional Mobility Hub Program for project elements that support the Plan Bay Area 2050 Climate Program Received $7.2 Million from the California Active Transportation Program for the implementation of the Broadway and El Portal Drive Safe Routes to School improvements
Project Team
Libby Tyler
[email protected]
(510) 215-3036
Jimmy Zhou
[email protected]
(510) 215-3069
Mel Mackson
[email protected]
(510) 215-3052
THANK YOU