Press Release
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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded a $4,160,000 federal grant to Yolo County to relocate and redesign a dangerous and congested railroad and roadway crossing north of Davis.
“I’m proud to have helped secure this $4.2 million dollar grant to improve the County Road 32A and railway crossing north of Davis. The current intersection where County Road 32A and the Union Pacific Railroad’s Martinez Subdivision cross poses a danger to roadway users and backs up traffic. By moving and elevating the roadway over the train tracks, the county will enhance public safety, improve transportation efficiency, and boost local economic growth. Thank you to Supervisor Allen and City Councilmember Josh Chapman for your work on this project,” said Thompson.
“The people of Davis and Yolo County are excited to receive the important investment by the Department of Transportation to address road and railway safety by providing over $4 million federal dollars for the County Road 32A Crossing Relocation Project. County Road 32A provides an important connection to Davis, the Yolo County landfill, and agriculture and frontage road access. This project will improve one of the most dangerous car/railroad crossings in the region while maintaining these vital connections. We very much appreciate Congressman Thompson’s and additional regional elected representative’s support and advocacy for the project,” said Yolo County Supervisor Sheila Allen, District 4.
“We are very thankful for the $4.16 million grant for the County Road 32A Crossing Relocation Project,” said Davis Councilmember and Capital Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board Member Josh Chapman. “The project’s goal is to make the crossing safer for bicyclists and drivers and decrease the number of incidents that happen at this crossing. We are grateful for the assistance, support and advocacy of Representative Mike Thompson’s office to help make this happen."
With this funding, Yolo County will relocate the existing County Road 32A and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Martinez Subdivision crossing approximately 1.4 miles east of its current location. The new section of roadway will cross overhead of the train tracks with two 12-foot lanes, 6-foot shoulders with Class II bike lanes, and a trail connection to the Class I commuter bikeway connecting Davis to West Sacramento.
This project is critical, as the current railway and road crossing's geometry poses safety and operational challenges. County Road 32A intersects with a rail line that carries many freight and passenger trains daily. This places road users at risk and increases congestion. By relocating and elevating the roadway crossing, the county will significantly reduce conflicts between trains and those using the roadway, ensuring safer travel for our community.
County Road 32A is also a primary truck route for neighboring farms and the Yolo County Central Landfill. The new roadway crossing will accommodate farm vehicles, pulling trucks away from using nearby routes through the City of Davis and reducing community impacts. This will also improve farm-to-market access.
Funding for this grant comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, which Congressman Thompson proudly voted for to support, update, and improve our nation’s infrastructure.