This project is paid for by grants and fee-based funding which cannot be used for services like public safety, libraries, or other general government activities.
This approximately $9 million project is funded with Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds, Active Transportation Program Grant funds, Bicycle Transportation Account Grant funds, Transit Security Grant, Public Facilities Funds, and Local Transportation Funds. No City of Roseville General Funds are contributing to this project.
The City of Roseville held a community open house to preview design plans for the Downtown Bridges Project on September 9, 2014 in the Civic Center rotunda.
View flier.
The meeting included exhibits and renderings of the bridges and representatives from the city and the project team answering questions and discussing ideas with members of the public.
Community Open House Summary
Public Workshop #2
The second public workshop was hosted by the City at the Tower Theater on November 29, 2013. Both design teams presented their concepts and there was an interactive question and answer period for the public.
Workshop #2 Summary
Public Comments Received
Public Workshop #1
The City hosted a public workshop on October 2, 2013 to kick off a competition to select the designer for the Downtown Bridge Project. The workshop featured brief presentations and opportunities to share your vision for the design of two new bridges and re-use of the existing Rube Nelson “Ice House” Bridge. Workshop flier.
These bridges are integral to creating the pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment envisioned in the Downtown Specific Plan. Public input is used by prospective design teams as they help bring the Downtown vision to life. See below for meeting materials:
Workshop #1 Summary
Presentation
Design Intention Statement
The Selection Committee was appointed by the City Council to guide the consultant selection process and design competition, and to make a recommendation to the City Council on the preferred design. The Selection Committee includes members from the Transportation Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Revitalization Committee, and Folsom Road Neighborhood Association. Agenda and notes from Selection Committee meetings are provided below.
At Selection Committee Meeting #3, the group recommended Mark Thomas and Company as the top-ranked design team for the Downtown Bridges, Trail and Fire Station Grading Project. The recommendation of the Selection Committee will be forwarded to the City Council in early 2013. The City Council will make the final decision on which design team to hire.
Selection Committee Meeting 1 - Agenda
Selection Committee Meeting 1 - Meeting Notes
Selection Committee Meeting 1 - Staff Report
Selection Committee Meeting 2 - Agenda
Selection Committee Meeting 2 - Staff Report
Selection Committee Meeting 3 - Agenda
Selection Committee Meeting 3 - Staff Report
At their meeting of January 16, 2013, the City Council selected the Mark Thomas and Company team as the top-ranked design firm for the the Downtown Bridges, Trail & Fire Station site grading project.
Council Communication
The City of Roseville held several meetings with the Veterans Hall, including veterans organizations.
December 3, 2012
Meeting Summary
October 30, 2012
Meeting Summary
Presentation
September 24, 2012
Meeting Summary
This project includes a replacement bridge near the Downtown Library, a Class I bridge/multi-use trail near the Veterans Hall, and a Downtown Bridge to Royer Park--a key pedestrian feature in Downtown Roseville.
These projects are part of the community vision for Downtown Roseville as approved by the City Council as part of the
Downtown Specific Plan, and identified as a priority by the City Council in August 2011 during the approval of the Downtown Public Improvement Plan.
The goals are to:
- Enhance public places through high quality architecture and urban design.
- Respect and honor the history and influence of the railroad on Roseville, including re-use of the Rube Nelson "Ice House" Bridge. The Downtown Specific Plan recommends re-use of the Ice House Bridge as part of the Class I trail.
- Promote the WPA Style, a contemporary interpretation of Works Progress Administration era project (typified by economical use of natural materials such as concrete, stone, metal, stucco, wood and ornamentation and the use of craftsmanship and proportions to define the structure).
- Celebrate creek ecology, riparian habitat and fall-run salmon through art, design and interpretive signs.
- Safe, comfortable, convenient and connected trails, paths and walkways.
