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Which Lamorinda Bike and Pedestrian Projects Are Most Important?
There are currently almost $52 million worth of transit projects in Contra Costa County and only $24 million funding. So which projects should get the money? Share your thoughts.

Cities in Contra Costa County are lining up to grab some of the money available for transportation projects in coming years. All of the projects are required to cover bicyclists and pedestrians, from improving pavements and striping bike lanes to installing street lighting and developing intermodal transit areas.
But the 21 projects total almost $52 million — more than double the $24 million available. So, which ones should get the go ahead?
[See Lamorinda projects in the table below in bold.]
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The East Bay Bicycle Coalition is asking Contra Costa County residents to vote online for the top five projects in the area. Pleasant Hill has two projects awaiting funding: The first would rehabilitate Contra Costa Boulevard, from Beth Drive to the south and Harriet Drive to the north. The second project focuses on Golf Club Road, from the Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail along Old Quarry Road. Both projects include pavement rehabilitation, sidewalk installation or repair, landscaping, street lighting and bike lane striping.
Here's a full list of the grant applications for Contra Costa County bike and pedestrian projects:
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Information on each project can be found here on the EBBC website.
Which local bike and pedestrian projects do you think are most important? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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