BKF is providing civil engineering services for the Downtown Pathways and School Safety Project, building on a successful quick-build pilot to deliver permanent, long-term improvements. The project will enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, expand active transportation options for students, and strengthen connections between Downtown Lafayette, local schools, and surrounding neighborhoods.
A major focus of the project is converting quick-build pilot elements – such as striping, signage, pavement markings, and delineators – into permanent hardscape improvements that enhance safety, durability, and aesthetics. The design will also involve close coordination with adjacent property owners and the surrounding community.
Planned improvements include: establishing a permanent connection between the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail and the First Street multi-use facility; creating a dedicated walking and biking path for students traveling to Stanley Middle School and Lafayette Elementary School; upgrading Topper Lane with a northbound pedestrian pathway, landscaping enhancements, and improved connections to St. Mary’s Road; and designing a new loading zone along St. Mary’s Road to improve access and circulation for Stanley Middle School.
BKF is developing PS&E packages for the construction phase, completing environmental documentation for compliance, coordinating with utility agencies to manage necessary relocations, and leading public outreach efforts to engage property owners and the community.