(DUBLIN, Calif.)— One of Dublin's older roadways could be getting a major makeover, but the city must first secure additional funding to move the project forward.
At its Nov. 3 meeting, the Dublin City Council authorized staff to submit a funding application to the California Transportation Commission for the Village Parkway Reconstruction Project. The proposed improvements are expected to cost between $20 million and $30 million, according to the city's project website.
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The project would rebuild Village Parkway from Amador Valley Boulevard, including the intersection, north to the city limits near Kimball Avenue.
For residents, commuters and students who use the roadway daily, the improvements would go beyond simply replacing worn-out pavement.
Plans call for replacing aging roadway surfaces, curbs, gutters and sidewalks while improving access for pedestrians and cyclists. The project also includes separated bicycle lanes, upgraded curb ramps to meet accessibility standards, improved street lighting and stormwater infrastructure.
The city is also coordinating with Dublin San Ramon Services District to replace an aging water main beneath Village Parkway. Combining the underground utility work with the road reconstruction could help avoid having to dig up the newly rebuilt street for the water line replacement.
A Long-Planned Improvement
Village Parkway has been on the city's improvement list for years.
In 2024, city officials reviewed a conceptual plan for the corridor and identified a substantial funding gap. At that time, a city staff report estimated total project costs could reach $30 million to $50 million, depending on the final scope and construction expenses.
The city's more recent project webpage lists an estimated cost of $20 million to $30 million.
The latest council action allows the city to pursue state transportation funding. However, submitting an application does not guarantee that the funding will be awarded.
According to the city's project webpage, design work was approximately 65% complete, with construction anticipated in 2028. The actual schedule will depend on funding, final design and other project requirements.
Other Council Actions
The Nov. 3 meeting also included several decisions affecting local businesses and city services.
The council approved a small-business assistance grant agreement involving Village Parkway LLC and The VeloShack, Performance and Analytics LLC.
Council members also approved an agreement with Griffin Structures Inc. to assess the condition of city fire stations and a separate contract for waterslide maintenance at The Wave water park.
In addition, the council approved youth mini-grant funding allocations for fiscal year 2026-27 and received updates on the city's economic development marketing strategy and traffic signal operations.
For now, the Village Parkway reconstruction remains in the planning and funding stage. The city's next challenge is securing the money needed to turn the proposed improvements into construction.
Sources: City of Dublin, Nov. 3 City Council meeting summary; Village Parkway Reconstruction & Complete Streets project webpage; Feb. 20, 2024, City Council staff report.
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