The commission may relinquish the portion of Route 84 within the City of West Sacramento to that city upon terms and conditions that the commission finds to be in the best interests of the state. [CS&HC Sec. 384(b)]
The relinquishment shall become effective the day immediately following the day the county recorder records the relinquishment resolution containing the commission's approval of the terms and conditions of the relinquishment. [CS&HC Sec. 384(c)]
On and after the effective date of the relinquishment, all of the following shall occur:
The inclusion of Route 84 from Route 238 to Route 680 near Sunol in the state scenic highway system pursuant to Section 263.5 does not prohibit the use of railroad rights-of-way located in that scenic corridor for transportation purposes. [CS&HC Sec. 384.1]
Part (b) is unsigned from Route 101 to Route 114 (Bayfront Expressway). However, Route 114 is signed as Route 84.
Part (c) is to be realigned. There are plans to build a new parkway through Fremont from Route 880 to Mission Boulevard (Route 238), replacing the maze of streets Route 84 currently goes on (those being Thornton Avenue, Fremont Boulevard, Peralta Boulevard, and Mowry Avenue).
Part (f) is unconstructed. It is said that this portion of Route 84 would have been routed on the now-defunct Mid-State Tollway proposal.
Part (g), according to Ed Greenburg, is signed at the Ryers Island Ferry crossing as Route 84. This diesel-powered ferry is also known as "The Real McCoy" and runs across the Cache Slough. The slough itself connects to the Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel. Also, Route 84 within the city of West Sacramento may be relinquished to that city per SB 104. According to Daniel Faigin, "The relinquishment may happen fast, as it is already on the May 2003 CTC Agenda. This is evidenced by the fact that West Sacramento wants an allocation of $6.199M, but is willing to take over maintenance and ownership immediately, and defer receiving the funds until June 2006."
Route 84 from:
From Route 109 through the Dumbarton Bridge to Route 880.
Route 84 from Route 238 to Route 680 near Sunol. [CS&HC Sec. 263.5]
The San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is the first NWR in the country in an urban area, created in 1974. The Refuge spans 23,000 acres of various landscapes and houses more than 280 species of birds. Its visitor center, accessible from the eastern approach to the Dumbarton Bridge at Thornton Avenue, offers a large smorgasbord of guided programs and walks as well as films and videos about the Refuge. There are numerous trails, and fishing, hunting, and boating are permitted. For more information, call (510)792-0222.
Route 84 currently passes through the cities of Woodside, Redwood City, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Newark, Union City, Fremont, Livermore, and Rio Vista.
Commuter lanes exist in Alameda County on the approach to the Dumbarton Bridge, from Newark Blvd to west of the Toll Plaza, for 1.8 mi. These were opened in October 1982. They require two or more people, and are open weekdays between 5:00am and 10:00am and between 3:00pm and 6:00pm.
The first Dumbarton Bridge was opened in January 1927. The structure consisted of truss spans and trestle, with a liftspan of lightweight concrete. The 1940s saw a rise in traffic volumes, which led to congestion and safety hazards. California bought the bridge in 1951 for $2.26 million.
The current Dumbarton Bridge was opened in October 1982 at a cost of $200 million. It is 8,600 feet long and rises as high as 85 feet. It carries six lanes of traffic, one of them serving as a shoulder for emergencies, and a bicycle and pedestrian path. The approaches are of prestressed lightweight concrete girders supporting a lightweight concrete deck. The center spans are twin steel trapezoidal girders which also support a lightweight concrete deck. Additionally, the toll plaza has a covered walkway over the booths connecting the National Wildlife Refuge and Coyote Hills Park. The toll for a two- axle vehicle is $2. FasTrak is available. (Source: Caltrans Dumbarton Bridge website and the UC Berkeley Library.)
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