Lincoln Boulevard Project | City of Lincoln

The Lincoln Boulevard Improvement Project is being completed in various phases. The goal is to increase pedestrian, bicycle, and Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) routes along Lincoln Blvd. The project spans from south of Sterling Parkway to north of Seventh Street.

Current Phase: Lincoln Blvd. Phase 3 – UPRR At-Grade Crossing

Construction is Complete!

1st Street before project start.

1st Street after project completion.

5th Street before project start.

5th Street after project completion.

Updated July 17, 2023

The City of Lincoln is excited to announce the completion of the Lincoln Boulevard Phase 3 project. The completed project shortened pedestrian crossings, added ADA compliant pedestrian ramps, and bike access along the First and Fifth Streets. We also included NEV lanes along several of the side streets to go along with the City's NEV Circulation Plan.

Notice of Completion is anticipated to go to City Council in August 2023.

We appreciate the community's patience during this important project!

Funding Source:

California Department of Transportation - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)

Amount Requested: $2,775,051
Local Match: $1,181,222
Project Cost Estimate: $2,834,980

Upcoming Phases

Lincoln Blvd. Phase 3A – Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Upgrades

Phase 3A will improve railroad track pedestrian crossings to the following side streets:

Third Street
Sixth Street
Seventh Street

Funding Source:

California Department of Transportation - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)

Project Cost Estimate: $1,109,211 (2018 Dollars)

Lincoln Blvd. Monuments Project - McBean Park Drive, 7th Street

During this phase, we will construct two monuments at the intersections of:

McBean Park Drive and Lincoln Boulevard
7th Street and Lincoln Boulevard

These monuments will be consistent with the Lincoln Boulevard Master Plan. Intersection Improvements include a marquee sign, a seat wall, benches, guardrails, and ornamental fencing.

Funding Source:

Redevelopment Agency

Project Cost Estimate: $919,593

Lincoln Blvd. - Ferrari Ranch Road to 1st Street and Auburn Ravine Bridge

This phase consists of expanding to a three-lane road with landscaped median, including NEV lanes and wider sidewalks. City Staff will be looking for funding opportunities (i.e. grants) for this project to be completed.

Funding Source:

California Department of Transportation – Highway Bridge Replacement Program

Grant Amount: $6,737,133
Local Match: $872,867
Project Cost Estimate: $7,610,000

Completed Phases

Lincoln Blvd. Phase 1 – 7th Street to McBean Park Drive

This phase was completed October 2015. The project improved 250 feet of Lincoln Blvd. north of Seventh Street to McBean Park Drive. Improvements included transitions onto 5th Street, 6th Street, and 7th Street cross streets. The Project included the following elements:

Curb returns with bulb-outs to shorten the pedestrian path
Enhanced crosswalks and sidewalks with terra cotta bands.
Street trees with irrigation system. The irrigation system includes capacity to expand for future shrub planting.
Site furnishings to include bike racks, benches, and trash receptacles.
Decorative street lights.
Replacement of damaged and non-conforming sidewalks including ADA compliant pedestrian ramps.
Class 2 bike/NEV access along the project corridor.

Funding Sources:

California Department of Transportation –Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant (CMAQ)

SR65 Relinquishment

Transportation Development Act (TDA)

Grant Amount: $2,742,019
Local Match: $515,526
Project Cost Estimate: $3,257,545

Lincoln Blvd. Phase 2 – 1st Street to McBean Park Drive

This phase was completed November 2019. The project provided improvements to a quarter-mile stretch of Lincoln Boulevard. Improvements spanned from Second Street to McBean Park Drive. Improvements were like those listed in Phase 1 – 7th Street to McBean Park Drive.

Funding Sources:

California Department of Transportation –Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant (CMAQ)

SR65 Relinquishment

Transportation Development Act (TDA)

Grant Amount: $1,019,639
Local Match: $0
Project Cost Estimate: $1,019,639

Lincoln Blvd. HSIP – Signal Modification and Upgrades (Included with Phase 2 Project)

This phase was completed November 2019 and included:

Lighting and equipment upgrades to 5 traffic signals.
Systemic traffic signal timing improvements to 11 traffic signals along Lincoln Boulevard, from Sterling Parkway to 7th St.
Adding Class II NEV/Bike lanes from Sterling Parkway to 1st St.

Funding Source:

California Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

Grant Amount (Preliminary Engineering): $900,000
Local Match: $180,000
Project Cost Estimate (Preliminary Engineering): $1,080,000