41st Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation & Multimodal Improvements
This project will rebuild pavement on 41st Avenue and add safety upgrades for people walking, biking, and driving. 41st Avenue is one of Capitola’s busiest corridors and a key connection to State Route 1. Improvements are focused on safety, accessibility, and reliable operations
What’s Included
- Pavement rehabilitation (full-depth/structural where needed)
- Protected Class IV bike lanes with vertical separation (raised curbs/delineators)
- ADA upgrades including audible pedestrian signals and ramp improvements
- New overhead signs & pavement markings to improve lane selection/wayfinding
- Physical barrier to prevent drivers from bypassing the queue for the SB SR-1 on-ramp
Safety Need
Traffic analysis identified 41 collisions in 10 years in this segment, with a concentration between Gross Rd and the SB on-ramp, and 7 crashes involving bicyclists. Improvements are expected to reduce collisions and improve conditions for people biking and walking.
Current Status (as of January 2026)
Staff is nearing completion of the Caltrans encroachment permit process for the 41st Avenue safety and pavement improvements. Final permit issuance is anticipated soon.
Following permit approval, staff plans to finalize construction documents and advertise the project for bid in late winter 2026. Construction timing will be confirmed once bids are received and a contractor is selected.
For broader planning along 41st Avenue, community members may continue to share input through the 41st Avenue Corridor Plan.
Funding
- Estimated construction: $2.2M–$2.5M
- Grant award: $1.0M (SCCRTC Consolidated Regional Transportation Grant Program)
- Design/permitting allocation (FY 2024–25): $300k (from the grant)
- Remaining grant + roadway funds planned for construction in FY 2025–26. Updated estimates will be provided prior to bidding.
Community Engagement
- Related Corridor Planning: For broader input on the future of the 41st Avenue corridor, visit the 41st Avenue Corridor Plan (link coming soon)
- Project-specific outreach will occur again before construction, including direct notices to adjacent properties and public communications.
- Questions? Contact Public Works at capitoladpw@ci.capitola.ca.us(link sends e-mail)
