Tule River Tribe Complete Streets and Two Pedestrian Bridges

The Tule River Tribe Complete Streets and Two Pedestrian Bridges project, identified by solicitation number 2026041305, is a construction initiative managed by the City of Porterville and the California Transportation Commission. Located in Tulare County along North Reservation Road between Cow Mountain Road and Million Dollar Bridge within the Tule River Reservation, the project aims to improve pedestrian safety and access to an education center and gymnasium. The scope of work includes the construction of two pedestrian bridges, including the replacement of an existing swinging bridge and a new bridge connecting Cow Mountain Road to the Justice Center corridor. Additional infrastructure improvements consist of 484 feet of sidewalk, two new crosswalks, four rectangular rapid flashing beacon signals, a pedestrian refuge, intersection lighting, shade trees, and the reconfiguration of back-in angled parking stalls along with landscaping and irrigation. The project was approved following the preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, ensuring that the work will not have a significant effect on the environment provided that specific mitigation measures and monitoring plans are adopted. Primary points of contact for the project include City Engineer Daniel Cervantez and Associate Deputy Director Cherry Zamora. The project is classified under NAICS code 237310 and is currently listed as a forecast with a posted date of July 1, 2026.