Site work for a transportation facility in Petaluma, California. Conceptual plans call for site work for a transportation facility.

Constructed in 1922, the Petaluma trestle lines the southwest Bank of the Petaluma River Turning Basin and once served as a spur line of the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railroad. It later offered a promenade and viewing platform for the annual lighted boat parade and other River activities. Reviving this historic timber structure will breathe new life into downtown and revitalize the Petaluma River Turning Basin area. While significant hurdles exist, the vision is to transform the structure into a prized, iconic riverfront gathering place and active transportation hub. Major milestones necessary before construction can commence include: 1) structural evaluation, 2) environmental assessment, 3) determining ownership/ acquisition models, 4) finalizing design and bidding documents, and 5) securing funding for construction. Due to the numerous project constraints, this is both a complex and multi-year project. In 2013, the California Coastal Commission provided a grant to help the City develop plans for rehabilitating the Trestle. The estimated construction costs at the time exceeded available funding resources and the project was placed on hold. With continued support from the City Council and the community, the project is being revisited and the design, scope, and cost estimates are being updated as part of this project. Staff continues to explore all potential grant opportunities. Completion is based on funding. Project is included in the City of Petaluma's FY 2024-2029 CIP. As of July 30, 2024, information regarding a design team and a general contractor is not available. Construction is anticipated from 2025 to 2027.* *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.