The mission of the Public Works Department is to design, construct, and maintain public facilities and infrastructure that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of El Cerrito. The Department is dedicated to carefully managing the City's resources in order to create and maintain facilities and infrastructure that will meet the City's needs well into the future. The Department also provides recycling collection services to the City's residents and businesses as well as the drop-off center.

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Rockway Ave. Traffic Management Read about the City's proposal for a half-street closure on Rockway Avenue to reduce cut-through traffic volumes on this local street.

Community Input Heard on
Moeser Lane "Road Diet" Idea
Read the outcome from a community Open House to discuss a proposal to improve traffic and pedestrian safety on Moeser Lane between Arlington Boulevard and Shevlin Drive.

ADA Transition Plan
The City of El Cerrito's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan is available for public review. Click on title to read more.

Bid Opening Results for San Pablo Avenue Streetscape Construction Project (PDF, 101Kb)
Opened May 15, 2009

Citizen Road Improvement Request Form
Use this form to:

• Make a request for a wheelchair ramp would make your travel more safe and convenient
• Identify problems to be corrected by maintenance work, signs, striping, and construction projects

Jerry Bradshaw, Public Works Director
Tel 510-215-4382
Fax 510-233-5401
E-Mail jbradshaw@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us

• Monday, Wednesday, and alternate Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Closed every other Friday

El Cerrito's GIS (Geographical Information System)

Upper Fairmount Streetscape
Update regarding the Upper Fairmount Avenue Streetscape Master Plan project

Planning for the Future of the Ohlone Greenway
Information about the development of an Ohlone Greenway improvement plan and how you can share your ideas.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Information
Information and resources for cyclists and pedestrians in El Cerrito. Also, includes a link to the recently-adopted City Circulation Plan for Bicyclists and Pedestrians.

San Pablo Avenue Streetscape Improvements
Download the downloadStreetscape Improvements Presentation (PDF, 2872Kb)

For information on the multi-phased San Pablo Avenue Streetscape project including overall scope and schedule of the project, download the following documents:
San Pablo Avenue Streetscape Timeline brochure (PDF)
San Pablo Avenue Streetscape presentation to City Council, May 2007 (PDF, 123 MB)

Encroachment Permits
Information on obtaining an encroachment permit

View photos from the Public Works Open House on May 21, 2008. [ click here ]

BART Earthquake Safety Program Click here to see the presentation BART representatives made to the City Council in January regarding their Earthquake Safety Program.