Capital Improvement (Design) 

The Capital Improvement (Design) Division of Engineering is responsible for the planning and design of all City of Tracy capital improvement projects. Capital improvement projects include such things as the construction, repair and improvements of public streets, utility pipelines (water, sewer and storm drain lines), pump stations, bridges, bike paths, public buildings and public parks. Staff in this Division coordinates land acquisition activities necessary to facilitate capital improvement projects and the preparation of assessments maps.

• Standard Plans (Streets & Utilities)
• Design Standards
• Standard Specifications
• Standard Plans (Parks & Streetscape)
• Pavement Management System 2017 FINAL
• Title VI Public Works Implementation Plan - 2025

Construction Management

The Construction Management Division of Engineering inspects public works projects, private development projects, and encroachment permits during construction to ensure that the approved plans and specifications are followed.

Examples of public works projects include construction, repair, and improvements to public streets, utility pipelines (water, sewer, and storm drain lines), pump stations, bridges, bike paths, public buildings, and public parks.

Private development projects include the construction of public infrastructure needed to facilitate commercial, residential, and industrial growth. This Division also works closely with outside utility companies that use the public right of way for routing their facilities, providing inspections of encroachment permits to ensure that all work is in compliance with the City of Tracy standards.

Traffic Safety

 The Traffic Safety Section of the Engineering Division is responsible for improving the traffic flow and roadway safety of the City of Tracy.  The key responsibilities  include:

1. Plan the City’s roadway network according to the City’s Transportation Master Plan.
2. Plan and implement the City’s traffic signal system, pedestrian access routes, and bike lanes.
3. Implement the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program.
4. Study the impacts of Development Projects on the roadway network and ascertain the necessary traffic mitigation measures.
5. Conduct annual speed surveys and establish special speed zones.
6. Coordinate the traffic investigations for signs, markings, traffic control devices, neighborhood traffic calming, and parking issues.

 The Section coordinates its efforts with the Regional  Metropolitan Planning  Organization (MPO) - San Joaquin  Association of Governments  (SJCOG), and the State Transportation Agency - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

Engineering Notices

Notice of Public Hearing

The City of Tracy City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Tracy Council Chambers, located on the first floor of City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza, to consider:

Approving the temporary road closure of International Parkway over the Delta Mendota Canal from Promontory Parkway south to Berkeley Road for a period of up to (11) months within the City limits to support the Construction of the International Bridge Reconstruction at the Delta Mendota Canal under City Capital Improvement Project No. 73148 to enhance public safety and significantly enhance construction efficiency.

For the primary purpose of enhancing public safety, the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is requesting the City Council to authorize the Temporary Closure of International Parkway, within the International Park of Commerce for the demolition, reconstruction and expansion of the existing two-lane bridge crossing the Delta-Mendota Canal. The new bridge will consist of two structures and will have four lanes, a Class I bike lane, and raised sidewalk. The period of closure will be from October 2025 to August 2026; estimated completion based on the City Council action for closure during construction.

A comprehensive Traffic Study by Kimley-Horn and Associates has been prepared to address the anticipated impacts of the planned 10 to 11 month construction period,  subject to weather conditions. The summary of such findings notes significant enhancements to public safety through re-routing traffic away from active bridge construction, transient impacts to traffic (estimated one to two weeks for adjustment), and significant enhancements to construction efficiency, in the magnitude of 50%. The Traffic Study, Executive Summary and recommendation can be accessed at: https://www.cityoftracy.org/departments/departments/public-works-department/public-works-engineering.

The recommended points of closure of International Parkway would be from;

            North – Promontory Parkway

            South – Berkeley Road (local traffic South of Canal only)

The Detours would be from: Promontory Parkway four lane arterial east to Hansen Road, south on Hansen Road (four lane arterial) and a secondary connection Hopkins Road (2-wide lanes), Hansen Road south (four lane arterial) to West Schulte Road, West Schulte Road to International Parkway - all within the International Park of Commerce.

The replacement and expansion of the International Parkway Bridge is funded in part by a Federal Economic Development Administration Grant Award $8,350,057 (46.8%) and Local Share – Prologis Inc. $9,489,897 (53.2%) for an estimated total cost of $17,839,954. Prologis Inc., by Council accepted agreement, assumes any unanticipated project costs. The procedure for the City of Tracy's proposed Temporary Closure of International Parkway during the bridge replacement and expansion is consistent with the Economic Development Administration Grant Award's required conditions.  

For more information, contact Miguel Hernandez, Construction Project Manager, (209) 831-6492 or Miguel.hernandez@cityoftracy.org

All interested persons are invited to be present and to submit statements orally or in writing before or during the meeting.

The City of Tracy will also allow for remote participation at the upcoming City Council meeting on October 7, 2025.

As always, the public may view the City Council meetings live on the City of Tracy's website at www.CityofTracy.org or on Channel 26. To view from the City's website, select "Watch Live Council Meetings" from the drop-down menu "Select an Online Service" at the top of the City's homepage. You will be directed to the "Council Meeting Videos" page where you may select the video for the appropriate date under "Upcoming Events."

If you only wish to watch the meeting and do not wish to address the Council, the City requests that you stream the meeting through the City's website or watch on Channel 26.

All interested persons may submit statements in writing via email to publiccomment@cityoftracy.org before the start of the Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Please identify this item in the subject line of your email; or submit statements orally by visiting the City's WebEx Event at https://cityoftracyevents.webex.com and using the following Event Number: 2558 124 2246 and Event Password: TracyCC (8722922 from a phone or video system).

Should you decide to challenge the decision of the City Council, you may be limited to those issues that were raised for consideration at the hearing.

Information concerning this matter may be obtained at the Office of the City Engineer, 333 Civic Center Plaza, at (209) 831-6400.

Proposed Road Closure Map:

International Pkwy Road Closure Traffic Study_Kimley Horn 8.14.25

International Pkwy Detour Route Map