2026 APWA Sacramento Chapter Project of the Year Award
Road Diet Features Protected Bike Lanes and Landscaping
This project included the preparation of a federally-funded complete streets plan and a project approval and environmental documentation (PA&ED) phase that supports development goals and improves mobility and safety. The project required alternatives development that addressed the needs of the community, including a road diet, separated bike lanes, ADA-compliant accessibility improvements, raised and landscaped medians, bifurcated sidewalks, and drought-tolerant landscaping. The firm assisted the city with funding acquisition totaling $14.7 million in Active Transportation Program (ATP) and Community Design Grant awards. The project received a 2026 APWA Sacramento Project of the Year award.
Challenges | Solutions
A robust public engagement effort required close coordination with local stakeholders including the business district, local churches, and neighborhood associations. The design addresses the needs and concerns of both the businesses—who fear loss of revenue due to changes in access or lack of parking—but also concerns of the community—who say they want to see traffic slow down, more shade trees, improved pedestrian lighting, bike lanes, and the ability to cross Franklin Boulevard safely. 16319