The Broadway Bridge and the I Street Bridge Replacement Project (C Street Bridge) have been identified as priority projects by the City of West Sacramento and City of Sacramento (Cities) to support long‐term connectivity and economic development along the riverfront. The River Crossings Alternatives Study identified eight potential crossing locations separated in the North, Central, and South market areas. The project team anticipates the project approval and environmental documentation (PA/ED) to be completed by the end of 2019. This will allow convenient walkable access to the various amenities available in West Sacramento. The Broadway Bridge Project is based upon the recommendations from the Sacramento River Crossings Alternatives Study completed in 2011 and the Broadway Bridge Feasibility Study completed in 2015. The Cities of West Sacramento and Sacramento hosted a community outreach event to discuss projects happening along the Downtown Riverfront on Wednesday, June 14 at the West Sacramento Corporation Yard. The Broadway Bridge Project Team is coordinating with other on-going projects to enhance and improve the cities of West Sacramento and Sacramento including: The City of West Sacramento was awarded a $1.5 million federal U.S. Department of Transportation TIGER VI grant to fund the environmental and preliminary engineering phase. Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below. Bites is particularly intrigued by the possibility of a Broadway bridge, to bring new traffic and vitality to a couple of Sacramento’s cooler commercial districts.. The cities are focusing on the north and south market areas at this time. The two and a half year Broadway Bridge Project will evaluate the proposed bridge alignments, study the potential bridge types and landing alternatives, and complete preliminary engineering and environmental documentation for the project. Jesse Gothan, City of Sacramento Project Manager The Broadway Bridge Feasibility Study project team is also coordinating with other on-going projects within the cities of West Sacramento and Sacramento, including: Broadway Complete Streets Plan SHRA Redevelopment of Marina Vista and Alder Grove Neighborhoods Downtown Transportation Study (Sac Grid 2.0) [ www.sacgrid.com] In order to provide increased access between cities for all modes, the bridge design must also include infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. Following the preliminary designs, the cities expect the final design and Right-of-Way acquisition to begin in 2025 and continue until 2030. The proposed project includes a “neighborhood friendly” bridge connecting the cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento. Public Works Department The context of being a neighborhood friendly bridge was adopted by the City of Sacramento in October of 2011 and accepted by the City of West Sacramento with acceptance of the Sacramento River Crossings Alternatives Study. The context of being a neighborhood friendly bridge was adopted by the City of Sacramento in October of 2011 and accepted by the City of West Sacramento with acceptance of the Sacramento River Crossings Alternatives Study. The proposed Broadway Bridge location is in the South market area. More than 80 community members attended and 24 community members submitted feedback via comment cards about the need or desire for the crossing, connections or traffic, bike and pedestrian access, bridge design, environmental concerns, community outreach, other relevant projects, or alternate bridge locations. It is anticipated that the next phase of the project will commence March 2016. The new bridge will be defined as “neighborhood friendly” per the Sacramento Area Council of Governments. jgothan@cityofsacramento.org. The bridge will connect South River Road on the west landing and Broadway on the east landing. Both cities anticipate construction to be completed between 2030 and 2035. mccoyj@cityofwestsacramento.org.