Project Updates:

Figure 1: The Sycamore Phase Trail Phase II has reached the final project milestone. Recently, the construction team implemented road closures of US-50 to remove the temporary railing, finish the concrete surface, and reveal decorative fence and architectural design of West Sacramento. Completion of this milestone has initiated the final punch list of items for the project with cleanup, landscape maintenance, and finishing work of bridge elements to prepare for public use. The project team has also began planning efforts for the ribbon cutting event scheduled for May 29 at 10am to officially open the bridge. More details on the ribbon cutting location and invitation will be sent out shortly.

Figure 2: The Sycamore Trail Phase II Pedestrian Overcrossing funding was made available by a number of grants from the California Climate Investments and Urban Greening as well as Active Transportation Program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program.

Figure 3:The finished compass with  landscaping, street lights for illumination at night, and decorative colors and patterns. 

Figure 4: Recently completed fence with decorative finish and City of West Sacramento letters. Concrete staining on columns and pilasters to symbolize the flowing water of the river.

Figure 5: Entrance to trail from Sycamore  and Evergreen  Avenue.

Status: Construction

Environmental Analysis - Completed 

Design - Project plans and specifications have been finalized and approved.  

Bidding – Project was advertised on October 3, 2022 

Award – City Council has awarded a construction contract to Bridgeway Civil Constructors at the February 2, 2023 Special City Council Meeting 

Construction – Spring 2023 to May 2025

Location:   

Phase II: Evergreen Avenue just south of Joey Lopes Park to Westmore Oaks Elementary School, just to the south of State Highway Route 50 (US-50).  

Background: 

In 2013, the City adopted the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan (BPTMP) with the vision of providing one of the nation's top bicycle and pedestrian friendly communities. The BPTMP promoted bicycling and walking as practical modes of transportation within the community by laying out an updated vision of connected bikeways, walkways, and trails that link together the neighborhoods, places of employment, shopping centers, parks, and schools. Included in the 2013 Master Plan was the Sycamore Trail, a five-phase project that extends south from Sacramento Avenue near Yolo Street across the State Highway Route (SHR) 50 and the Barge Canal to the Lake Washington Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard intersection.  

When the City updated the BPTMP on July 18, 2018, the City renewed its commitment to the Sycamore Trail and listed it as one of its signature projects. On August 22, 2018, the City Council adopted the final Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Sycamore Trail Phase II and III Project. 

The City completed Phase I of the Sycamore Trail in April of 2019. The first phase provides a multi-use paved trail and trail amenities that connect Westfield Park to Joey Lopes Park.   

Project Description or Scope: 

Included in this Master Plan is the Sycamore Trail project which will provide a dedicated bicycle and pedestrian trail from approximately the intersection of Sacramento Avenue and Yolo Street extending south to the Barge Canal and ultimately to the Lake Washington Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard intersection.  The Sycamore Trail will provide a safe non-vehicular pedestrian and bicycle alternative connecting central City neighborhoods with schools, parks, businesses and commercial centers. 

The Project purpose is to increase the number of people in the City who bicycle or walk to work, to school, for errands, or for recreation.  The Sycamore Trail is currently divided into multiple phases. Phase II of the project will connect Evergreen Avenue just south of Joey Lopes Park with Westmore Oaks Elementary School to the south of US-50. A new pedestrian overcrossing will be constructed as part of Phase II. Phases III-V will extend the Sycamore Trail further south, down across the Deep Water Ship Channel to Southport. Phase III will further extend the trail from Westmore Oaks Elementary School to the intersection of Park Boulevard and Stone Boulevard. The trail generally follows the Lower Northwest Interceptor utility corridor. 

Project Benefits: 

•  Continued development of multi-modal alternatives for the residents of the City.
• Improved access for the community to crossUS-50.
• Increased opportunity for cardiovascular exercise amenities for people of all ages, improving their health and well-being, and reducing health care costs.
• Reduction in air pollution and the consumption of nonrenewable resources by replacing automobile trips with bicycling and walking trips.
• Reduced transportation costs.
• Reduced traffic – bicycling and walking are viable alternatives for many short trips, including trips to work or the store.
• Enjoyment for the whole family – all ages and experience levels can participate. 

Schedule: 

• First Community Open House 01/2018
• Second Community Open House 05/2019
• Right-of-Way Certification 05/2022
• Complete Phase II 05/2022
• Advertise to Bid 10/03/2022
• Bid Opening 10/17/2022
• Award Construction Contract 2/02/2023
• Construction Start Spring 2023
• Construction End May 2025

Costs:

Phase II: $16.9 million

Funding: 

Project Sources of Funding 

Consultant(s): 

Dewberry Engineers, Inc. - Design and engineering support 

Consor North America, Inc. – Construction management 

Bridgeway Civil Constructors – Contractor  

Other: 

Community Engagement: 

On Thursday, January 18, 2018, The City of West Sacramento held a community open house for the Sycamore Trail Phase II and III Extension Project, soliciting input from the community on various aspects of the project. Fifty-four community members attended the open house at the West Sacramento City Hall. 

In late 2018, the City engaged the following three City Commissions to solicit additional feedback and recommendations on details of the project.

• Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation Commission 
•  Parks, Recreation & Inter-generational Commission
• Transportation, Mobility & Infrastructure Commission 

On Tuesday, May 7th, 2019, the City of West Sacramento held the second community open house for the Sycamore Trail Phase II Extension Project. Twenty-two community members attended the open house 

The second community open house provided a project update as well as gave attendees the opportunity to review the Phase II design and aesthetics. Community members were provided a station feedback form as well as a general comment card to fill out. 

Last Edited: May 5, 2025