Pedestrian Safety Roadway Improvements

At a glance

• What: Bid contract with J.A. Alexander, Inc. for roadway improvements to increase pedestrian safety: new crosswalk configurations, minor traffic and parking lane changes, pedestrian protection and bike lane modifications.
• Where it stands: Amended on September 9, 2026 from $1,808,441.88 to $2,051,184.77, then adopted as amended, 9-0. Only one of six downloaded bids was received.
• Next: Work over up to 24 months.

Details

Advertised June 22, 2026. The Council of the Whole made both the amendment and the final motion. The reason for the $242,742.89 increase is not stated.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 9, 2026: https://legistar1.granicus.com/Newark/meetings/2026/9/302222_M_Municipal_Council_26-09-09_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-09-09 - City Council

Amount raised to $2,051,184.77; adopted 9-0.