Third Street Improvements Project

The Third Street Improvements project is a streetscape design plan consisting of improving the safety, function, and aesthetics of the two-block segment of Third Street between A Street and B Street and the B Street alley in downtown Davis for pedestrians and bicycles.

Third Street between A Street and B Street currently functions as a primary pedestrian and bicycle corridor with vehicular access connecting UC Davis with the downtown. The intersection of Third Street and A Street accommodates over 4,000 bicycles a day and a large volume of pedestrians. However, the project area suffers from narrow sidewalks, inadequate pedestrian amenities and lighting, absence of bicycle lanes and amenities, a lack of identity and sense of place, a steeply crowned street, above-ground utility lines, and lacks contemporary drainage conveyance. The project will focus on the following major elements

Third Street Improvements

Functional Objectives:

  • Improve and widen sidewalks
  • Improve bicycle safety, encourage additional bicycling
  • Improve lighting for bicycle and pedestrian safety
  • Create fully accessible intersection corners
  • Replace bollards and improve spacing

Potential Design Improvements:

  • Enhanced paving
  • Street furniture
  • Landscaping
  • Campus-downtown gateway features
  • Pedestrian-scale, decorative lighting

Potential Drainage & Infrastructure Improvements:

  • “Green street” elements such as permeable pavers, street trees & grates
  • Drainage conveyance improvements/connections
  • Undergrounding utilities

Project Milestones:

  • Phase 1: Planning and Outreach (Complete June, 2011): Community outreach, streetscape design/plans
  • Phase 2: Engineering (In Progress. Estimated completion: June 2012)
  • Phase 3a: Water main replacement (Estimated start: Summer 2012)
  • Phase 3b: Utility undergrounding (Estimated start: late Spring/Summer 2013)
  • Phase 3c: Storm drain extension / Streetscape Improvements construction (Estimated start: late Spring/Summer 2013)

Project Milestones:

  • Phase 1: Caltrans CBTP grant
  • Phase 3a: Prop 84 Storm Water Grant Program application submitted
  • Phase 3b: PG&E Rule 20A funds
  • Phase 3c: SACOG Community Design grant

Approval Design Concept

Design Concept

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Proposed Utility Undergrounding



  • Proposed Utility Undergrounding Public Hearing

    Date: Tuesday, November 1st
    Time: 6:30 p.m. (actual hearing time subject to agenda)
    Location: City Hall, Community Chambers (23 Russell Blvd)

  • Proposed Utility Undergrounding Neighborhood Meeting:

    Date: Thursday, October 20th
    Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Location: US Bicycle Hall of Fame main room (303 B Street)
    Meeting Agenda: Utility Undergrounding Meeting Agenda This document is in PDF Format Kbytes

Final Report & Streetscape Design Plans

On June 7th 2011, City Council approved the Third Street Improvements project design concept, directing staff to proceed with preparation of Plans and Specifications. This phase will continue through the end of 2011. To view the City Council discussion, click on the June 7th streaming video link. Advance to the 2:08:41 mark of the Council meeting.

Community Workshop #3: Review Draft Streetscape Designs

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Survey #2 Results

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Community Workshop #2: Review Preliminary Designs

Community Workshop #1: Project Context & Visioning

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Documents

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City of Davis, California
23 Russell Blvd.
Davis, Ca. 95616