Lincoln Avenue - Marshall Way -
Pacific Avenue
Corridor Improvement Project
April 18, 2023
Agenda
▪ Project background
▪ Community input to date
▪ Phased approach to concepts
▪ Next steps
Project Background
▪ Promote safety by prioritizing Vision Zero
▪ Improve mobility for all users, including AC Transit buses ▪ Improve pavement for better operations, user experience, & reduced maintenance
▪ Provide flood reduction & landscaping
▪ Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving traffic
flow & shifting to walking, bicycling & transit
▪ Comply with City plans & policies
Project Goals
Alternatives Analysis
& Refinement
(2022-2023)
Design &
Construction of
Immediate Actions
(2023-2024)
Design &
Construction
Ultimate Actions
(2024-2026)
Project Workflow
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Pacific-Marshall-Lincoln is Over 3 Miles Long
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The Corridor Serves Significant Pedestrian Travel
2017 - 2021
• 258 reported crashes from 2017-2021:
− 17 crashes involved pedestrians
− 11 crashes involved cyclists
• Hot spots for bicycle & pedestrian
crashes are near Webster St. & Park St.
Crash Hot Spots – 258 Reported Crashes in 5 Years
The roadway can currently accommodate up to
1,600 vehicles per hour in each direction
Road Capacity is More Than 3 Times Demand
Community & Transportation
Commission Input
Street safety concern
reports
Two online surveys
Two workshops
Two open houses
Transportation Commission
Very
Dissatisfied
19%
Dissatisfied
32%
Neutral
26%
Satisfied
16%
Very Satisfied
7%
Operations
Very
Dissatisfied
30%
Dissatisfied
35%
Neutral
19%
Satisfied
10%
Very Satisfied
6%
Safety
Community Input
Phased Approach to Concept
Immediate
Safety Actions
Ultimate
Corridor Vision
Immediate
action
Ultimate Vision – Focus on Safety Enhancements
* Potential HAWK location
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Extend red curb paint
Update signage
Install red curb paint
Add colorized pavement
Install flashing beacons
Install flashing beacons
Immediate Safety Improvements at Walnut Street
Roundabout at Central Avenue / Main Street
Multimodal Enhancements Near Academy of Alameda
Pedestrian Enhancements Throughout Corridor
Pacific Avenue – Existing
Pacific Avenue – Proposed
Marshall Way – Existing
Marshall Way – Proposed
Lincoln Ave. West of Morton St. - Existing
Lincoln Ave. West of Morton St. – Proposed
Lincoln Ave. East of Morton St. - Existing
Lincoln Ave. East of Morton St. – Proposed
Lincoln Ave. Near Library – Existing
Lincoln Ave. Near Library – Proposed
Lincoln Ave. East of Park St. – Existing
Lincoln Ave. East of Park St. – Proposed
Safety Enhancements: Left Turns & Traffic Signals
Lincoln Avenue & 5th Street Roundabout
Existing conditions Preliminary Concept
Lincoln Avenue & Wilma Chan Way/8th Street
Near-term improvement Potential long-term improvement
Safer Traffic Operations
▪ Accounts for 2040 traffic projections
▪ Enough capacity with road diet; traffic diversions not expected ▪ Lower delays and service level improvements at roundabouts ▪ Left turns at intersections result in negligible delays – and improved safety
Next Steps
Next Steps
▪ Continue focus group meetings
▪ Refine project design (pending City Council)
▪ Seek grant funding
▪ Complete immediate work at Walnut Street
▪ Implement project considering phased approach
Lincoln Avenue - Marshall Way -
Pacific Avenue
April 18, 2023
www.alamedaca.gov/LincolnMarshallPacific
Gail Payne – [email protected] – 510-747-6892