New Safety Improvements On Pittsburg’s Crestview Drive

The intersection of Crestview Drive and Kingsberry Place in PittsburgPhoto byCity of Pittsburg

From a City of Pittsburg Press Release

PITTSBURG, CALIF. — On Monday, April 15, 2024, the Pittsburg City Council accepted plans and specifications and awarded a project contract for safety improvements along Crestview Drive, one of the City’s longest and most traveled residential roadways.

The project includes new pavement markings, raised medians, and pedestrian crossing improvements at six intersections along Crestview Drive at Nina Place, Alta Vista Circle, Kingsberry Place, Atherton Avenue, William Way, and Crestview Lane.

"The improvements are being funded through a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds, the City’s Highway Users Tax Allocation (HUTA), and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The total project cost is estimated at just under $830,000," said John Samuelson, Pittsburg's Director of Public Works and City Engineer.

“Over the past several years, the City Council has prioritized the use of grants and funds allocated to roadway projects to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety,” says Pittsburg Mayor Juan Antonio Banales. “The need to address traffic issues along Crestview has been at the forefront of this Council’s agenda for several years. The previous actions the City has taken to curb speeding and other illegal activity have made a difference, and we are excited to add another step to further improve this roadway for Pittsburg residents,” said Samuelson.

In past years, the Crestview corridor has been plagued by speeding cars spinning “donuts” within the wide intersections. In 2021, the City installed several temporary medians and a temporary traffic circle. The City’s Police Department has also increased enforcement in the area.

“This is an important step for Pittsburg and a key project within the City’s Capital Improvement Program,” said Samuelson. “Not only will these improvements help drivers operate their vehicles in compliance with traffic laws, but will also help to provide a roadway that can better meet the needs of all users, including pedestrians and bicyclists, consistent with the City’s Active Transportation Plan.”

"On March 7, 2024, the City advertised the project for construction bids. RK Engineering, Inc. of San Francisco was the lowest responsive responsible bidder. The City Council's action included an award of the project contract to the firm," said Samuelson.

For more information, call the City of Pittsburg Public Works Department, Engineering Division at (925) 252-4930.

About The City of Pittsburg

Incorporated in 1903, Pittsburg is located on the south shore of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in Northern California, 30 miles east of San Francisco. The City has a population of 77,752 and operates under the council/manager form of government with its own Police, Public Works, Community and Economic Development, Finance, Community Services, and Recreation Departments, as well as its own utility divisions operating as the Pittsburg Power Company and Pittsburg Water.

With more than 5,000 new housing units in the development pipeline and large industrial corridors slated for redevelopment, Pittsburg is one of the fastest-growing cities in Contra Costa County. For more information, please call the City Manager’s Office at (925) 252-4850.