The City listened to the community’s requests in 2008 for an aesthetically pleasing bridge design. As a result of the City’s efforts to incorporate public and Council input, the signature design will make a gateway statement for the City of Larkspur and accentuate rather than obstruct the surrounding landscape of the beloved Corte Madera Creek. Larkspur residents will have a safe, seamless, and non-intrusive connection between both sides of the City. Learn more by downloading the project fact sheet.
Safely Accommodating Continued Capacity Needs
- Design meets current seismic standards
- New amenities improve safety for bicycles and pedestrians
- Downcast lighting meets International Dark-Sky requirements, improves pedestrian safety, and protects neighbors from light pollution
- Seven-foot-wide dedicated bike lanes in each direction
- Ten-foot-wide barrier-protected multi-use pathways (pedestrians or bicycles) in each direction
- Designed to accommodate continued capacity needs for all modes of traffic, including waterway users
- One lane of vehicular traffic in either direction
Conceptual illustration of replacement bridge design, showing ornamental “acorn” lighting.
Community-Driven Design Elements
Ornamental “Acorn” Light Post Pedestals
- Similar to those installed on Arroyo Holon (Doherty) Bridge
- Reduced light pollution and glare impacts
- Improved pedestrian safety
Decorative Green Wave Handrails
- Preserved views of surrounding hills
- Mimic the movement of the surrounding grass fields
Bridge Design
- Reflects wide, flat stream and surrounding wetlands
Photo: Flickr/Jeff Archer
Reduced Bridge Piles
- Reduced number of piles from seventy-six to eight
- Improved waterway access
Dedicated Bike Lanes & Protected Multi-Use Paths
- Improved bike and pedestrian safety
Connection to Corte Madera Creek Pathway
- Provides seamless connection for recreational use