The City of Richmond has selected BKF Engineers to lead professional engineering and design services for the McBryde Avenue Improvements Project. Primarily, the project will improve multimodal transportation, increase safety, and create a more accessible and environmentally sustainable corridor from Wildcat Canyon Regional Park to 37th Street. Identified as a priority route in the City’s Bicycle Master Plan, McBryde Avenue connects neighborhoods with parks and regional bikeways. Hence, through a proposed “road diet,” the project will reallocate street space to better serve pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

Project Highlights:

• Protected Bike Lanes and Lane Reductions – Travel lanes will be reconfigured to include buffered, protected bicycle facilities. 
• Pedestrian Improvements – Includes new sidewalks, high-visibility crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and expanded pedestrian zones. 
• Intersection and Circulation Upgrades – Modifications to improve traffic operations and safety for all users. 
• Streetscape Enhancements – Added street trees and landscaping will support environmental goals and improve corridor aesthetics.

Specifically, BKF’s scope of work includes:

• Engineering studies and preparation of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) 
• Traffic and pedestrian studies, including signal timing analysis 
• Community and stakeholder engagement 
• Bid-phase and construction support 
• Coordination with the City, Caltrans, and other project partners

This effort supports Richmond’s goals for safer, more connected, and sustainable infrastructure. BKF will apply its multidisciplinary experience to deliver a complete and context-sensitive design. Additionally, the project is expected to serve as a model for future corridor upgrades that enhance multimodal mobility across the city.