Clarifying the Cost of Protected Bike Lane Modifications in District 4

Clarifying the Cost of Protected Bike Lane Modifications in District 4

In response to recent reports incorrectly stating that the cost to remove elements of the City's Protected Bike Lane Project in District 4 is "approximately $500,000," the City would like to clarify that the actual cost of the berm removal work in District 4 on Sycamore Avenue and South Melrose Drive is $204,000.

In June 2025, the Vista City Council approved the removal of all berms and select delineators along South Melrose Drive and Sycamore Avenue in District 4. The original cost to install these berms was $485,000. The $204,000 removal cost covers all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to safely remove the infrastructure and restore the roadways.

No Other Changes to the Protected Bike Lane Project

No other changes are currently being made to Vista's Protected Bike Lane Project in the other Council districts. The only adjustment beyond the removal work is a pause on the installation of berms and delineators on East Vista Way. This pause will allow the City Council to evaluate this portion of the protected bike lane project after the City completes a separate grant-funded project involving the installation of landscaped center medians on East Vista Way between Williamston Street and Taylor Street.

Project Status and Timeline

• Construction Completion: The project is expected to be completed before September 30, 2025
• Current Work:
• • Final striping underway on East Vista Way and Bobier Drive
  • Berm and delineator removal on S. Melrose Drive and Sycamore Avenue is anticipated to begin later this month

Funding Information

The installation of the Protected Bike Lanes is funded through development-related fees.

• Total Project Cost: $3.13 million
• Funding Sources:
• • Regional Transportation Capital Improvement Program (RTCIP): $1.55 million
  • Traffic Impact Fees (TIF): $1.58 million
    RTCIP and TIF are paid by new development to offset traffic-related impacts.

District 4 Project Costs

• Total Installation Cost (District 4): $1.7 million
• Berm Installation (S. Melrose & Sycamore): $485,000
• Berm Removal (S. Melrose & Sycamore): $204,000

For more information, please email the City at info@vista.gov, or call the Engineering Department at 760.639.6111.