Plans include installing about 1.59 miles of high‑visibility crosswalk striping and 1.2 miles of roadway striping. Designed by Freepik

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - The Yuba City Council on April 1 approved plans for a citywide pedestrian improvement project that will upgrade crosswalks, curb ramps and roadway striping at key locations across the community.

Work is expected to begin this summer and wrap up in the fall, with improvements planned near schools, parks, the library and other public facilities. 

City officials said the project stems from a 2020 safety analysis that identified priority locations for pedestrian upgrades. Locations include areas around Regency Park, Butte Vista Elementary, River Valley High School and the Sutter Medical area.

“This is really focused on improving safety at crossings, especially around schools and public facilities,” City Engineer Dustin Wolfe told the council.

Plans include installing about 1.59 miles of high‑visibility crosswalk striping and 1.2 miles of roadway striping, along with upgrades to 42 existing curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

Many of the existing ramps were built decades ago and no longer meet current accessibility requirements, officials said. Some crossings will also be reconfigured to shorten the distance pedestrians must travel across roadways. In some locations, new curb ramps will be added to better align with pedestrian paths, particularly near school campuses where existing layouts require longer or angled crossings.

The project is funded in part through the Highway Safety Improvement Program, with additional city accounts supporting striping and accessibility improvements.

The estimated total cost is about $900,000, including contingency and construction management, with final figures to be determined after bids are received.

Council members approved the plans without discussion and authorized staff to advertise the project for bids.

Once bids are returned, the council will review final costs before awarding a construction contract.