The City of Richmond has received a $700,000 grant from the California Department of Transportation to advance planning and conceptual design for a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that would close a key gap in the Richmond Greenway.
Announced June 30, the funding will support the next phase of the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Project, including preliminary engineering, environmental preparation and community engagement, city officials said.
The proposed bridge would span 23rd Street, Carlson Boulevard, BART tracks and a railroad corridor, providing a continuous route for pedestrians and cyclists along the Greenway, the city said.
City officials said the project aims to improve safety by eliminating the need for trail users to navigate busy streets beneath an overpass.
The grant will advance the project to about 30% design, positioning Richmond to pursue an estimated $30 million to $40 million in additional funding for final design and construction.
The project grew out of a community planning effort launched in 2022 by the city, Pogo Park and CivicWell.