State Route 123 Repaving Project in Contra Costa County

Changes are coming to State Route 123 in Contra Costa County, specifically in El Cerrito, from Alameda/Contra Costa County line.

Here's what you need to know:
This project proposes to implement a pavement Capital Preventive Maintenance (CAPM) strategy on State Route (SR) 123, also known as San Pablo Avenue, in El Cerrito, CA.

Benefits:
The purpose of this project is to preserve and extend the life of the existing pavement and improve the ride quality. Upon completion, commuters will enjoy a smoother ride along State Route 123.

Stay informed and plan your route accordingly to minimize disruption to your commute. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our roadways!

San Pablo Old Town Pocket Park & Illegal Dumping Outreach Project Ribbon Cutting Celebration

The City of San Pablo and Caltrans in celebrated the completion of a $670,000 Clean California beautification project with a Ribbon-Cutting event held in October 2024

Caltrans' Maintenance Manager Bob Ferronato Retires After 34 Years of State Service

Bob Ferronato's retirement in mid-November 2024 marked the conclusion of a remarkable three-decade career that continued a family legacy dating back to the 1960s. His father and grandfather had both worked in the California Division of Highways' maintenance division, establishing a deep family connection to the infrastructure of highway maintenance.

Ferronato joined Caltrans in 1990 after working as a steelworker. Reflecting on his previous job, he shared, “I was doing all the work of a millwright, but I was a scab, which means I wasn’t union. We got all the work the union people didn’t want to do such as laying in hydraulic fluid, uncomfortable positions, and all the nasty stuff.”

While the work paid well, the uncertainty of the private sector prompted his mother to encourage him to pursue a stable career at Caltrans. “When my mom found out I was offered a job at Caltrans, she said, “You’d better take it. Your dad has been there for 20 years, and he’s never been laid off,” Ferronato recalled.

His grandfather, Carl Gonsalves, retired from Caltrans in the late 1970s, and his father, Augie Ferronato, worked until the mid-1990s. Bob said, “I was able to work with my dad for a while since we were both operators and there’s a picture of us somewhere with dad and me hanging out by our sweepers.”

Bob, began his Caltrans career as a Highway Maintenance Worker, climbing through the ranks to become the Delta Region Maintenance Manager. Throughout his career, he held various roles, including working in landscaping, highway maintenance, and bridge crews. He admitted that stepping into the manager role felt daunting at first but found pride in using his experience to guide his team.

“I’ve done a little bit of everything,” he said. “I like to tell my crew that there aren’t a lot of jobs out there that you’ve done that I haven’t.”

While Ferronato officially retired, the family legacy continues. His younger brother, John Ferronato, has worked in the Walnut Creek Maintenance Yard since 1999 and has no plans to retire anytime soon. Reflecting on their working relationship, John shared, “People probably think that because my brother was here, he’s going to protect me. He’s harder on me than anybody else,” he added with a laugh.

Bob’s proudest accomplishments centered on the camaraderie he built with his crew and their essential work keeping Contra Costa County highways safe and operational. The Ferronato family's commitment to the infrastructure of the highway maintenance system continues, representing a remarkable multigenerational dedication to community service.

City of Pittsburg Living Green Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

We’re thrilled to see this transformation come to life, fostering community pride and cultural connection!

We celebrated with the City and Community of Pittsburg at the ribbon cutting Ceremony for the Living Green Trail and Community Project in Pittsburg!

Located at 580 Frontage Road, this $2M initiative revitalized Railroad Avenue, creating a beautiful park, landscaped medians, and innovative Bioretention stormwater management draining system.

David Ambuehl, Caltrans Bay Area Chief Deputy District Director, congratulated Mayor Juan Banales, the City of Pittsburg, the Department of Public Works, the Caltrans Clean CA Program Team, and all residents for transforming a barren stretch of land into a communal space for walking and biking. This project is part of Governor Newsom's $1.1 billion Clean California Initiative, which aims to curb illegal dumping and enhance our environment.

Thank you to everyone who made this project possible!

Plan a day to enjoy this completed Clean California Local Grant Project

Setting the PACE: Public Affairs Customer Engagement Site is Now Live!

District 4 is proud to announce the launch of our new Customer Service Request (CSR) platform. PACE, the Public Affairs Customer Engagement site, provides a regularly updated breakdown of services requested and rendered across the district.

• The CSR dashboard aims to provide an overview of the responsiveness to maintenance services requested across the nine Bay Area counties.
• The data represented as month-to-date falls within a rolling 30-day Service Level Agreement (SLA) and is updated weekly.
• We strive to close 60% (or more) of all monthly service requests received via the CSR website portal.
• For more information or to leave comments/suggestions, please contact D4CSLTEAM@dot.ca.gov.
• To report a highway issue/problem, please submit a CSR ticket through the Customer Service Request Form.

The Contra Costa County newsletter will be distributed on a bi-monthly schedule.

For 24/7 traffic updates, please visit 511.org or https://twitter.com/511SFBay
For real-time information, please visit Caltrans QuickMap:  https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov

CONTACT:

Contra Costa County Public Information Officers

DeNise Harding

General Information
(510) 286-4444

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