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Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair
 Redwood
City endeavors to maintain approximately 300 miles of public sidewalks in a
safe condition. Due to the magnitude of this task, not all the sidewalks can
be constantly maintained or repaired simultaneously. Ttree roots are a primary
source of sidewalk damage, Redwood City has developed two programs that address
sidewalk maintenance and repair (see below), while retaining the adjacent trees.
In addition, several temporary remedies are utilized, until a more permanent
solution can be applied through one of the two programs.
The Tree Preservation and Sidewalk Repair Program:
- Replaces sidewalks in a neighborhood, block-by-block format throughout
the city.
- The program covers approximately 1/20th of the city per year. Taking 20
years to complete a cycle.
- The adjacent tree and tree root problem is addressed, while attempting
to preserve the tree.
- Rubber sidewalks are installed adjacent to trees.
- Includes installing wheel chair ramps on every corner.
The 50/50 Cost Shared Sidewalk Repair Program:
- Available anywhere in the city, where the property owner agrees to co-pay
50% of the cost of concrete repairs.
- Once property owner pays half of the repair estimate, the repair is scheduled
and implemented.
- The adjacent tree and tree root problem is addressed at no additional cost
to the property owner.
- Rubber sidewalks are installed adjacent to trees.
- Wheelchair ramp requests are also constructed.
When a situation exists that does not fit into either program above, one of
the following three temporary solutions is applied to alleviate the sidewalk
offset.
- Sidewalk ramping - the offset edge or depression is alleviated using
an asphalt ramp or patch. The adjacent tree and tree root situation is not
resolved at this time. Addresses are placed on the street crew’s ramping
list to be completed as soon as the work can be scheduled.
- Sidewalk grinding - the raised edge of the sidewalk is milled to
be level with the adjacent sidewalk. The adjacent tree and tree root situation
is not resolved at this time. Addresses are placed on the street crew’s
grinding list to be completed as soon as the work can be scheduled.
- Asphalt sidewalk replacement - the severely displaced concrete sidewalk
is removed and replaced with an asphalt sidewalk. The adjacent tree and tree
root situation is not resolved at this time. Addresses are placed on the
street crew’s asphalt sidewalk replacement list to be completed as
soon as the work can be scheduled.
If you feel your sidewalk is in need of maintenance, Please submit a report
on the Report Problems web
page, call (650) 780-7464, or send an e-mail to khunter@redwoodcity.org to
request an inspection. Please provide the exact address of the sidewalk location
and your name and daytime telephone number. An inspection will be promptly
scheduled.
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