Art3_Yucaipa_FY25_BikePed_5thE_App - Not FundedTDA3 Bike Ped Application
Project Title: Yucaipa's 5th Street and Avenue E Intersection Improvements
Submitted Time: August 5, 2025 12:32 PM
Section A: Project Description (5 points total)
1. Project Title: Yucaipa's 5th Street and Avenue E Intersection Improvements
2. Project Cost
Preconstruction (including right-of-way): 0
Construction: 361,500
Total Project Cost: 361,500
3. Applicant Information
Agency: City of Yucaipa
Contact Name: Todd Gutjahr
Contact Email: tgutjahr@yucaipa.gov
Contact Phone: 909-797-2489 Ext. 289
4. Priority if Submitting Multiple Applications:
5. Project Category: "Large" (over $250,000) - $2,689,650 available
6. Clear Project Scope of Work
Construct pedestrian and bicycle safety upgrades on 5th Street north of the
Avenue E intersection, including new/upgraded sidewalks, ADA curb ramps and
signage to close infrastructure gaps and improve safe access to nearby
destinations and transit.
7. Which type of project is being proposed? Bicycle Improvement, Pedestrian
Improvement, Safe Routes to School
8. Unless you are applying to create a Plan (in which case, skip to Question 10),
the proposed project MUST be included in SBCTA's Countywide Active
Transportation Plan (CATP). Select the CATP project in the map that best
represents the proposed project.
9. Verified project from CATP
Bike Path: Avenue E
Sidewalk Path: AVE E
Point of Interest:
School:
10. Optional: Enter any comments you wish to add.
Section B: Project Need & Purpose (30 points total)
11.A. List the destinations served. (5 points)
The 5th Street and Avenue E Intersection Improvements Project is located
within a designated pedestrian improvement corridor in SBCTA’s CATP and
identified in the Points of Interest Pedestrian Plan as a high-priority project for
Yucaipa, ranking #2 among all pedestrian projects in the city. This location is
recognized for its critical role in improving pedestrian safety, closing sidewalk
gaps, and enhancing connectivity to key destinations and transit. The planned
improvements advance the CATP’s recommendations for this corridor and are
supported by documented safety concerns and strong local need.
11.B. Upload a map showing destinations served.
12. Provide data to support future use of the proposed project. (5 points)
The project is located within a densely populated portion of central Yucaipa,
serving residential neighborhoods, schools, and neighborhood commercial
uses. Within a ¼-mile radius of the intersection, there are about 2,100 residents,
including a significant proportion of seniors & households with limited access
to a vehicle (Census ACS 2018–2022). The corridor serves as a primary walking
route to public transit, neighborhood shopping, & community services.
Improvements will benefit a wide range of users—students walking to nearby
schools, seniors traveling to medical/shopping destinations, & residents
accessing Omnitrans Route 19. Given the area’s pedestrian activity,
documented crash history, & direct link to transit and essential services,
demand for safe, accessible, & continuous facilities is high. The upgraded
intersection encourages increased walking/biking trips by removing safety &
connectivity barriers, supporting both local mobility and regional active
transportation goals.
13. Enter "City Rank" according to SBCTA's Active Transportation Prioritization. (5
points)
2
Autofill score to be verified by SBCTA staff: 4
14.A. Describe how the project will improve student, cyclists, and/or pedestrian
safety. (5 points)
Over the most recent five years (2020–2024), the intersection of 5th Street and
Avenue E has experienced at least four documented injury collisions, resulting
in eight total injuries. These include three broadside collisions and one rear-end
collision, indicating visibility, driver awareness, and traffic control challenges.
While none of the recorded incidents directly involved pedestrians or bicyclists,
the crash history demonstrates an elevated risk for vulnerable road users
attempting to navigate the intersection. The 5th Street and Avenue E
See Attachment A
Intersection Improvements Project will mitigate these safety concerns by
installing ADA-compliant curb ramps, upgraded sidewalks and signage. These
improvements will enhance sightlines and provide clearly defined, accessible
pedestrian and bicycle routes, substantially reducing conflict potential and
improving safety for all modes of travel.
14.B. Upload 5-years' worth of the most recent collision data available from the UC
Berkeley's Transportation Injury Mapping System.
15. Explain the multimodal or transit system connectivity provided by this project.
(5 points)
The project will improve 1st and last-mile connections to Omnitrans Route 19,
which operates along Ave E with stops within approximately 400 ft of the
intersection. By providing continuous, ADA-compliant sidewalks & safe crossing
points, the improvements will remove barriers for residents walking/biking to
transit. The upgrades will also enhance access to regional destinations via the
transit network, benefiting seniors, students, & residents who rely on non-
driving travel options.
16. Attach other supporting documentation in a single .pdf. (5 points)
Sectoin C: Project Schedule/Readiness (15 points total)
17. Describe project readiness. (5 points)
The proposed project is shovel-ready. Engineering design & environmental
clearance are complete, and Yucaipa has prepared bid documents from a prior
procurement effort. The project was prioritized through Yucaipa’s CIP & active
transportation planning process, with strong community support for
intersection safety upgrades. With no additional ROW acquisition required, the
City can move immediately to construction upon award ensuring timely delivery
& early realization of safety/mobility benefits.
See Attachment B
18. Has the agency delivered past projects on schedule as originally scoped? (5
points)
The City has successfully delivered multiple active transportation and
infrastructure projects on schedule, including recent sidewalk gap closure and
ADA curb ramp upgrades funded through Measure I. The same project
management, procurement, and oversight processes will be used for this
project to ensure timely delivery.
19. What provisions does the agency have in place to ensure the facility will be
properly maintained? (5 points)
The City of Yucaipa’s Public Works Department will maintain the facility as part
of its ongoing infrastructure maintenance responsibilities.
Section D: Cost Effectiveness (15 points total)
Total Units: 950
Units Used (ex. miles): 950
Cost per Unit: 380.5
Total Cost: 361,500
Section E: Match (25 points total)
Match $ Entry Required: 36,150
Total Cost: 361,500
Match %: 10
Points: 5
Section F: Historical Program Compliance (10 points total)
Total Compliance Score: 7
Attachment A
Attachment B