TRANSPORTATION
PLANS
2023 ANNUAL REPORT &
2024 WORK PLAN
CITY OF ALAMEDA
CONTENTS
STATUS REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION 67
Top Accomplishments in 2023 68
What to Look for in 2024 70
2023 Transportation Facts 72
2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS & 2024 PLAN . . . . . . . . . . 74 Citywide Planning Efforts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Transportation Programs 75
Public Transportation 76
Capital Project Planning & Design 79
Capital Project Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 OTHER AGENCY & DEVELOPER-LED TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS 83 STAFFING, FUNDING, AND GRANT PRIORITIES 84
2024 GRANT APPLICATION PRIORITIES 85
ANNUAL REPORT 2023 TRANSPORTATION PLAN 67
A well-designed,
safe, multimodal
transportation system
that meets the needs of
all community members
regardless of income,
background, ability,
neighborhood, or mode
of travel, is essential
to a healthy, equitable,
and inclusive city and to
protect the environment
and respond to the
climate crisis.”
- GENERAL PLAN MOBILITY ELEMENT
This report highlights City of
Alameda (City) transportation
accomplishments from 2023
and priorities for 2024. It fulfills
General Plan Mobility Element
requirements for annual public
reviews of the transportation
system and serves as an
annual report for the Active
Transportation Plan (2022), the
Vision Zero Action Plan (2021),
and the Transportation Choices
Plan (2018). It also tracks
progress on transportationrelated actions in the City
Council Strategic Plan (2023).
Together, these plans aim to
eliminate traffic deaths and
severe injuries; create safe,
comfortable, and accessible
ways for people of all ages
and all abilities to get around
Alameda by walking and biking;
and reduce solo driving and
increase other modes while
improving safety and equity
and reducing greenhouse
gases. The Climate Action and
Resiliency Plan (CARP, 2019)
includes goals to reduce vehicle
miles traveled (VMT) and
increase the share of electric
vehicles, which are reported in
CARP’s annual report.
STATUS REPORT ON
TRANSPORTATION
BOOK 03
In 2023, the City and its public
and private partners laid the
groundwork for the Estuary
Water Shuttle service to launch
in late spring 2024: the team
secured over $2.5 million in
funding, developed operating
agreements, and purchased and
began retrofitting a pontoon boat
named Woodstock. This two-year
pilot service will travel between
Bohol Circle Immigrant Park (at
the foot of Fifth St) in Alameda and
Jack London Square (at the foot of
Broadway) in Oakland. The service
will be free, ADA-accessible,
accommodate bicycles easily, and
operate 4-5 days per week for
7-12 hours per day depending on
funding and season.
PREPARED FOR ESTUARY
WATER SHUTTLE SERVICE
The City of Alameda’s Free Bus
Pass Program expanded by over
140% between December 2022 and
December 2023, providing passes
to over 800 residents who took over
164,000 rides in 2023. This program,
available only to the City of Alameda
residents, offers low-income
seniors and people with disabilities
unlimited free rides on AC Transit
buses, and it augments the City’s
other paratransit programs.
The bus pass program serves a
diverse population, with over 60%
of participants being non-English
speakers. Staff are translating
program applications and
communications into Traditional
Chinese, Simplified Chinese,
Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
EXPANDED THE FREE BUS
PASS PROGRAM FOR
SENIORS AND PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
Riders with their passes!
The City of Alameda’s Free Bus
Pass Program expanded by over
140% between December 2022
and December 2023.
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+TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2023
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THE CITY INCREASED PUBLIC
INFORMATION ABOUT TRAFFIC
SAFETY IN ALAMEDA BY
HOLDING A TRAFFIC SAFETY
OPEN HOUSE.
Vision Zero
Public Information
The Pavement Management
Program designed safety features
to be implemented in 2024.
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
UPGRADES: PAVEMENT,
STRIPING, & SIDEWALKS
FATAL CRASH RESPONSE AND
VISION ZERO PUBLIC INFORMATION
Regular maintenance of
Alameda’s existing transportation
infrastructure is a major
component of traffic safety, and
in 2023 the City utilized these
programs to not just maintain but
improve safety in the public right
of way. The Striping Maintenance
program added new traffic
calming and bikeway elements
at several streets, including
refreshing and extending road
diet striping on Main St, adding
lane markings on Independence
Dr, new bike lanes on Triumph
Dr, and more. The Pavement
Management program designed
safety features to be implemented
with resurfacing projects in 2024,
and the Sidewalk Maintenance
program eliminated approximately
4,000 trip hazards.
The City increased public information about traffic safety in Alameda, publishing the first Vision Zero Annual Report, holding a Traffic Safety Open House, and adding detailed information about fatal crashes and City response to its website. The latter was part of the Fatal Crash Response program launched in 2023, which conducts on-site reviews at the sites of fatal crashes and, when possible, recommends infrastructure improvements which could mitigate future crashes.
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05 CITY COUNCIL APPROVED
MAJOR STREET REDESIGNS
After extensive community
engagement, in 2023 the City
Council approved design concepts
for three major road projects, all
on High Injury Corridors or with
High Crash Intersections:
The Lincoln/Marshall/Pacific Ave
Corridor Safety Improvement
project with a road diet, pedestrian
and bicyclist improvements, a
roundabout at Lincoln Ave/Fifth
St/Marshall Way, stormwater
gardens, street trees, improved
lighting, and more.
The Grand St Safety Improvements
project which includes a raised,
two-way cycle-track from Shore
Line Dr to Clement Ave, along with
pedestrian crossing improvements,
bus stop improvements, and
disability parking.
Clement Ave Extension/Tilden Way
with a bikeway, walkway, road diet,
westbound Clement Ave extension,
open space, stormwater gardens,
bus stop improvements, a dog park,
and a roundabout at the Blanding/
Tilden/Fernside intersection.
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After more than a decade of
planning and winning almost $15
million in grant funds, construction
of major improvements on Central
Ave from Sherman St to Main
St is planned to begin in 2024.
The project includes a road diet
with two motor vehicle travel
lanes, a two-way left-turn lane
as a center lane, bikeways, three
funded roundabouts, resurfacing,
improved bus stops, enhanced
pedestrian crossings, and street
trees/raingardens.
Further, construction is planned
for Grand St from Shore Line to
Otis Dr. as well as pedestrian
improvements at three
intersections along Mecartney Rd:
Marcuse St/Baywalk Rd, Fontana
Dr/Baywood Rd, Verdemar Dr/
Ironwood Rd. Upgrades include
new rapid flashing beacons and
pedestrian crossing signage at
each intersection, as well as a new
marked crosswalk at Marcuse.
Finally, pavement resurfacing
and safety improvements are
coming to streets in the eastern
end of Alameda, including
Central Ave, High Street, and
San Antonio Avenue.
MORE IMPLEMENTATION:
CENTRAL AVE, MECARTNEY
RD, & PAVEMENT PROGRAM
This year construction will begin
on important elements of the
Cross Alameda Trail, which will be
a premiere cross-town, low-stress
four-mile bicycling and walking
corridor that will connect the west
side of the island to the east, from
the Seaplane Lagoon at Alameda
Point to the Miller-Sweeney
(Fruitvale) Bridge.
Traffic signal improvements to
prioritize and protect people walking
and biking along Ralph Appezzato
Memorial Parkway and Atlantic
Ave between Wilma Chan Way and
Main St. The project is adding a
combination of new bike signals,
turn arrows, and “no right turn on
red” restrictions as needed for five
intersections. Construction began
in January 2024 and is scheduled
to be completed mid-year.
CROSS ALAMEDA
TRAIL CONSTRUCTION
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Clement Ave Improvements from
Grand St to Broadway, which
will extend the existing two-way
cycle-track east to Broadway, and
make major traffic calming and
pedestrian improvements along the
entire corridor. Construction will
begin in February and is scheduled
to be complete at the end of 2024.
Clement Ave/Tilden Way project,
Way project, which uses
abandoned railroad right-of-way
to extend the Cross Alameda Trail
between Broadway and the MillerSweeney/Fruitvale Bridge and to improve truck and bus routes.
Construction is planned to begin
this year, pending soil remediation.
Cross Alameda Trail connectors,
adding four new Jean Sweeney Open
Space Park trail entrances, two from
the north, and two from the south.
Cyclists enjoying the
Cross Alameda Trail
along Clement Ave
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After opening reconstructed
sections of West Tower Ave
and Saratoga St for all modes
in 2023, in 2024 the City will
complete construction on
sections of Pan Am Way and West
Midway Ave. The reconstructed
streets include new sidewalks
and sidewalk-level bicycle
facilities as well as street trees,
bioswales, and landscaping. This
work is part of the Alameda Point
Adaptive Reuse Area Backbone
Infrastructure project.
WEBSTER ST, PARK ST, AND CIVIC CENTER
PARKING STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
COMPLETE STREETS
ON ALAMEDA POINT
In 2024, Webster St and Park St will be restriped to bring parking back to the curb and install decorative concrete barricades around parklets, new bike lanes, and new short-term, loading, and disability parking zones. The Civic Center Parking Structure will begin undergoing major upgrades, including anti-graffiti paint, new pay stations, new access controls allowing the facility to close overnight for security, and more. 04 03
05 NEIGHBORHOOD
GREENWAYS
A new bicycle facility type
for Alameda, Neighborhood
Greenways will be traffic-calmed
bicycle- and pedestrian-priority
streets where vehicles are
allowed but volumes and speeds
are kept low. In 2024, the City
will begin transitioning at least
one existing Slow Street to a
Neighborhood Greenway.
West Tower Ave and Saratoga Complete Streets
+2023 TRANSPORTATION FACTS
SEE THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ANNUAL
REPORT FOR DETAILED INFORMATION.
In 2023, three people died and six were seriously injured in traffic collisions on Alameda streets. As of 2022, the City’s rate of traffic fatalities + severe injuries per 100,000 population was 54% lower than the rate in Alameda County and 66% lower than the California rate.
In 2023, 3.4 miles of roadway and 20 intersections were upgraded with interventions like road diets, speed humps, new bike lanes, traffic signal upgrades, new curb extensions, new/ upgraded crosswalk markings, and intersection daylighting. 75% of Police Department traffic enforcement stops in 2023 were on High Injury Corridors, with officers continuing to prioritize efforts on dangerous streets.
SEE THE VISION ZERO ANNUAL REPORT FOR DETAILED INFORMATION
TRAFFIC SAFETY
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Alameda gained 3.3 miles of
bikeways in 2023, including
a half mile of low-stress
bikeways and 1.4 miles of new
bike lanes. The City now has
almost 57 miles of bikeways,
including 22.5 miles of lowstress facilities.
3.3 MILES
OF BIKEWAY
BIKEWAYS
MOTOR VEHICLE TRENDS
Per analysis of weekday travel by
the Alameda County Transportation
Commission (Alameda CTC):
• Average daily vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) on Alameda
County freeways surpassed prepandemic levels in 2022 and rose an additional 1 percent year-overyear to 22 million in 2023. • Average daily vehicle hours of
delay (VHD) on Alameda County
freeways was still below prepandemic levels in 2023, but it increased by over 50 percent
from 2022.
TOP 10 WEBPAGES
WITH MOST UNIQUE
PAGEVIEWS IN 2023:
+ Parking Citations and
Enforcement
+ Oakland Alameda
Estuary Bridge
+ Estuary Water Shuttle
+ Parking FAQs
+ Paratransit
+ Park & Webster Street Area
Parking
+ Transportation
+ Ferry Terminal and
Transit Parking
+ Auto Parking in Alameda
+ Vision Zero
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AC TRANSIT BUS SERVICES
Alameda ridership on AC Transit’s lines continued to grow in 2022 compared to the previous year, followed by an additional 3% bump in 2023, according to average weekday boardings in Alameda during the fall seasons.
Nearly half of those boardings in fall 2023 were on the 51A bus line.
Among the transbay bus lines only, 80% of Alameda boardings were on Line O compared to 7% and 10% for Lines OX and W, respectively.
The City of Alameda’s Free Bus Pass Program expanded by over 140% between December 2022 and December 2023. These riders most often board Lines 51A, 96, and 20.
2021 2022 2023
Average Weekday Boardings in Alameda, Fall 2021-2023
0 6,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
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5,000
Avergae Number of Riders
2023 OUTREACH EFFORTS:
8 public workshops
organized by transportation
staff (not including
commissions or City Council)
52+ presentations to City
Council, City boards and
commissions, community
organizations, and ad-hoc
committees.
61 email bulletins sent with
111,900 delivered and a 42%
unique email open rate
41,000 unique pageviews on
36 webpages
15 Mastick Senior Center
events to help seniors access
transportation options
4 adult bicycle safety
education courses
SAN FRANCISCO BAY FERRY SERVICE
PAVEMENT CONDITION
Across its system, in 2023 WETA’s ferry service had nearly 10% higher ridership than 2022, and weekend ridership continues to be 100% or more of 2019 levels. Ferry ridership on the Alameda Seaplane and Harbor Bay routes grew 46% over 2022 levels with more than 530,000 boardings on these routes in 2023. Peak morning commute ridership on the Alameda Seaplane and Harbor Bay routes grew 37% in 2023, with more than 800 Alamedans taking a ferry to San Francisco before 9:30 AM on an average morning.
As of 2022, the City’s three-year moving average Pavement Condition Index is 68, which is on the high end of “fair condition.” This is close to the Bay Area average of 67, but well above bordering cities of Oakland and San Leandro, both of which score in the “at risk” category.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
General Plan (2021) items are not
marked, though many actions are
also included in that plan.
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CITYWIDE PLANNING EFFORTS
PLAN STATUS REPORT
ADA Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan
2023:
Conducted ADA assessment of City programs and policies, facilities and pedestrian facilities in the right of way, held public meeting, and conducted survey. 2024:
Prepare draft plan for various Boards and Commissions review, post it for public comment, and bring final plan to City Council for adoption.
Information: alamedaca.gov/ADA
Performance metrics and goals
for the transportation network
2023:
» Presented project scoping document to the Transportation Commission and received feedback. » Received technical assistance grant from Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to support reporting on before/after results of bikeway projects. 2024:
» Begin to develop metrics and goals for all transportation modes. » Pending a technical assistance grant, develop concise before/after reports on key bikeway projects.
Information: 11/15 Transportation Commission Item
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Transportation
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PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
Legislative agenda 2023:
AB 645 was signed into law allowing six California cities to pilot automated speed enforcement cameras (not including Alameda).
2024:
Continue legislative agenda.
Information: alamedaca.gov/LegislativeAffairs
Parking & Curb
Management
2023:
» Awarded $742,000 in grant funding for demand-based parking pricing and curb management strategies in the Business Districts and at Ferry Terminals.
» Approved FY 23-25 budget with $1 million for improvements at the Civic Center Parking Structure.
Contracted with architectural firm and began design.
» Identified locations for new color curb zones for commercial loading, short-term parking, and disability parking. Received City Council guidance to increase the number of blue zones. 2024:
» Restripe Park St and Webster St to bring parking back to the curb, clarify where parking is and isn’t allowed, and install new color curb zones.
» Begin constructing improvements at Civic Center Parking Structure. » Launch a mobile payment option for parking meters and City lots. » Bring Ferry Terminal Parking Pricing Strategy to City Council and, if possible, begin paid parking at Seaplane Lagoon and/or Harbor Bay ferry terminals.
» Begin contract for parking occupancy data collection and analysis.
Information: alamedaca.gov/Parking
Pedestrian & Bicyclist
Education
2023:
» Annual Bike Festival held at Ruby Bridges Elementary
» Offered 4 adult bicycle safety education courses
» No half-day bicycle education workshops for 5th graders booked 2024:
» Hold annual Bike Festival at Love Elementary in April » Continue contracting with Bike East Bay for adult/teen/family bicycle safety education. » Re-evaluate bicycle education program for 5th graders and determine how best to provide education to these students.
Information:
alamedabikefestival.org
bikeeastbay.org/education
alamedacountysr2s.org/our-services/plan-an-event/drive-your-bike Transportation
Management
Associations:
Alameda TMA and
West Alameda TDMA
2023:
All actions listed below are done by the Alameda TMA and West Alameda TDMA, not the City of Alameda » Provided 770 AC Transit EZ Passes across 29 organizations to members and operated Alameda Landing Express commute hour shuttle between Target & 12th St. BART » Alameda TMA (Alameda Point & Northern Waterfront) took over operations of the West Alameda TDMA (Alameda Landing) from Catellus.
» Operated 10-week Alley-Up shuttle pilot at Alameda Point. » Purchased vessel “Woodstock” for 2-year pilot water shuttle project. 2024:
» Upgrade EZ Passes to Clipper Bay Pass valid on all Bay Area transit (BART, SF Bay Ferry, Muni, etc.) » Complete ATMA / WATDMA merger.
» Help plan and fund free Estuary Water Shuttle service. » Work with AC Transit to plan for funding increased frequency of Lines 19 and 96.
Information: alamedatma.org
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Vision Zero 2023:
Utilized strategies and information from Vision Zero Action Plan, Active Transportation Plan, and community input to design safety upgrades with pavement resurfacing planned for 2024. » Published the first Vision Zero Annual Report and held a Traffic Safety Open House. » On November 14, 2023, the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) adopted a policy supporting the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan.
» The Alameda Police Department continued prioritizing traffic enforcement on dangerous behaviors and locations. Vision Zero staff began providing trainings for new Police Officer Recruits. 2024:
» Hold a Traffic Safety Open House.
» Continue Police Department efforts as above, plus study whether to add NHTSA pedestrian safety training for officers.
Information: alamedaca.gov/VisionZero
Vision Zero: Fatal Crash
Response program
2023:
Implemented striping and signage improvements at Willow St and San Antonio Ave, site of a 2023 fatal crash.
» Created design concept for significant pedestrian improvements at three intersections on Mecartney Rd, including a fatal crash site.
» Finalized Fatal Crash Communications Protocol now included in the City’s Administrative Policies & Procedures.
» Launched Fatal Crash & City Response webpage with new, detailed information. 2024:
» Construct improvements on Mecartney Rd.
» Design and construct quick-build improvements at any other fatal crash sites as appropriate.
Information: alamedaca.gov/FatalCrashResponse
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
Alameda CTC Funded
Transit Project (City)
2023:
Coordinated with AC Transit and Alameda CTC staff to repurpose the Ralph Appezzato Pkwy Bus Rapid Transit project totaling $9 million, which is funded from Measure BB as a named project titled “Alameda to Fruitvale BART Rapid Bus.”
2024:
Staff has until September 2024 to work with AC Transit staff to repurpose the project as part of AC Transit’s Realign process and based on City priorities such as roundabouts on bus lines that serve Alameda Point and the potential Westline bus queue jump lane.
Information: 10/25 AC Transit ILC meeting
Bus Service (AC Transit) 2023:
AC Transit created draft systemwide bus service change scenarios for AC Transit Realign; the City submitted comments. 2024:
AC Transit will continue conducting outreach and refining AC Transit Realign bus service changes.
Information: actransit.org/Realign
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Bus stop bench
installations (City)
2023:
Installed 22 new bus benches at locations throughout Alameda. 2024:
Project completed.
Information:
May 2023 Transportation Commission Item
October 2023 AC Transit ILC meeting
Estuary Water Shuttle
Pilot (City, WETA,
Alameda TMA)
2023:
» Secured a $1 million Alameda CTC grant for a two-year pilot water shuttle, as well as over $1.5 million in private funding.
» Secured boat and began boat modifications and testing. » Developed three agreements to deliver new service.
2024:
To launch pilot service in summer 2024, finalize all inter-agency agreements, complete vessel modifications and operational testing, install signage and develop marketing.
Information: alamedaca.gov/WaterShuttle
San Francisco Bay Ferry
Service (WETA)
2023:
WETA completed the Main St Alameda Terminal Refurbishment Project, which includes bridge and foundation replacement, gangway replacement, installation of new float, water and electrical utility upgrades, and improved lighting.
2024:
» City/WETA to update existing agreements to wind down City’s Harbor Bay service subsidy now that Regional Measure 3 funding is resolved. If feasible, develop agreement to fund enhanced security for ferry terminals until a paid parking program is implemented and capable of supporting security needs. » WETA to begin permitting and planning work on the Central Bay Facility Expansion and Electrification Project
» WETA to continue work on the WETA 2050 Business Plan development.
Information: weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/2050-service-vision Link21 regional rail
service planning (BART,
Capital Corridor)
2023:
Link21 presented to the Transportation Commission as part of public engagement on Link21 concepts, potential service improvements, and the two types of train service options (BART or Regional Rail). 2024:
In spring, Link21 aims to select which train technology option to use for a bay crossing, then further develop alignment options.
Information: link21program.org
Paratransit (City) 2023:
» The AC Transit Free Bus Pass program for low-income seniors and people with disabilities grew by 140% compared to 2022, providing a total of 164,000 rides in 2023. 800 people are currently enrolled. » The AIM (Alameda Independent Mobility) program, a concierge service offering Uber/Lyft rides to low-income residents who are fully enrolled in East Bay Paratransit, provided over 1,000 rides to 125 participants. This is a 94% increase for rides and 39% for participants. » Held regular Hop on the Bus with Us! and Transportation 101 events. 2024:
» Continue all current programs.
» Add weekend coverage to the AIM program
Information: alamedaca.gov/Paratransit
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Fernside Blvd Traffic Calming &
Bikeways Project
High Injury Corridor
2023:
Completed existing conditions data collection and first round public engagement, including two well-attended events and a survey with 600 responses.
2024:
Public engagement on design concept alternatives; seek City Council approval of a concept.
Information: alamedaca.gov/Fernside
Lincoln/Marshall/
Pacific Ave Corridor
High Injury Corridor
Includes Equity Priority Areas
2023:
In April, City Council approved the concept design. In May, Alameda CTC awarded $567,000 towards design. In July, City/Parametrix consultant team submitted a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant, which was not successful.
2024:
In January 2024, the City and Alameda CTC executed a grant agreement to partially fund the design totaling $567,000. Consider re-submitting the SS4A grant; continue work towards design completion.
Information: alamedaca.gov/LincolnMarshallPacific
High Injury Corridor Daylighting
High Injury Corridors
Includes Equity Priority Areas
2023:
Tiers 1 & 2 High Injury Corridors were completed in 2022. 2024:
Begin planning Tier 3 for 2025.
Information: alamedaca.gov/HICdaylighting
Neighborhood Greenways
Includes 1 High Injury Corridor
Includes Equity Priority Areas
2023:
» Installed speed cushions along the Orion Slow Street. » Maintained existing Slow Streets infrastructure where future Neighborhood Greenways are planned.
» Planning and design delayed due to staff shortages.
2024:
» Develop Neighborhood Greenway Design and Implementation Guide » Begin transitioning at least one existing Slow Street to a Neighborhood Greenway Information: alamedaca.gov/SlowStreets
Oakland Alameda Estuary Bridge 2023:
» Held 2 Technical Advisory Committees, and 2 Stakeholder/Equity Advisory Committee meetings, to provide guidance on defining potential corridors and landings. » Developed 12 feasible bridge concepts, with both high and low options, and used comprehensive criteria to evaluate them.
» Met with key stakeholders individually, including WETA, Alameda Municipal Power (AMP), Alameda CTC, and MTC.
» With input from the Advisory Committees, selected the top 3 concepts to be studied in the Project Initiation Document (PID).
» Consultant began developing PID.
» Maintained public web page and survey.
2024:
» Complete PID.
» Pursue next project phases, including funding for Waterway Study and attempting to secure a project lead.
» Continue to conduct public engagement and meet with stakeholders.
Information: estuarybridge.org
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Safe Routes to School Infrastructure 2023:
Developed preliminary plans and cost estimates for safety improvements at 8 school sites.
Additional design delayed due to staff shortages.
2024:
Complete final designs for safety improvements for school sites for construction in 2025.
Information: alamedaca.gov/SchoolStreets
Stargell Ave Safety Improvements 2023:
Applied for and received MTC technical assistance grant for completing 2024 Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant application. 2024:
Conduct further community engagement, further refine concept plan, and, with MTC technical assistance, apply for ATP funding to construct project.
Information: alamedaca.gov/Stargell
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Alameda Point Adaptive Reuse
Equity Priority Area
2023:
» Reopened reconstructed sections of W Tower Ave and Saratoga St for all modes, and installed street trees, bioswales and landscaping
» Began construction on sections of Pan Am Way and West Midway. 2024:
» Complete construction and close out current construction project. » Develop plans for Phases 2 and 3 of the project, including utility upgrades, green infrastructure and street improvements.
Information: alamedaca.gov/AdaptiveReuse
Central Ave Improvements
High Injury Corridor
Equity Priority Area (partial)
2023:
» In April, City Council accepted a federal grant for $2,325,000 to construct the third roundabout at Central/Fourth/Ballena.
» In July, City Council accepted $1,472,500 in EPA grant funds to add stormwater bioretention areas at the three roundabouts.
» The CDM Smith consultant/City team completed the draft 100% design drawings, which incorporates the third roundabout at Central/Fourth/Ballena and the stormwater bioretention areas at the three roundabouts.
2024:
Begin construction.
Information: alamedaca.gov/Central
Cross Alameda Trail:
Clement Ave Safety Improvements
High Injury Corridor, Equity Priority Area
2023:
City Council approved a construction contractor in Nov 2023. 2024:
Construction began in February 2024.
Information: alamedaca.gov/Clement
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Clement Ave/Tilden Way
High Crash Intersection
2023:
In March, City Council approved the design concept. In September, City Council approved contract agreements with the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) and the environmental support services consultant expert for soil clean-up. In October, the Kittelson consultant/City team completed 75% design drawings. In December, City Council authorized a Measure BB grant amendment with the Alameda CTC authorizing the construction phase. 2024:
Design is expected to be completed in spring. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024, pending approval by DTSC of the soil clean-up plan.
Information: alamedaca.gov/ClementTilden
Cross Alameda Trail: Jean Sweeney
Open Space Park Trail Connectors
Equity Priority Area
2023:
Project construction bid was in November 2023.
2024:
Begin construction.
Information: alamedaca.gov/CAT
Cross Alameda Trail: Signal and
Intersection Improvements,
Main St to Wilma Chan Way
High Injury Corridor, Equity Priority Area
2023:
Completed design for signal improvements at five intersections on Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway and Atlantic Ave between Wilma Chan and Way Main St.
City Council awarded the construction contract in July 2023. 2024:
Complete construction.
Information: alamedaca.gov/CAT
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Cross Alameda Trail: Clement Ave
Extension (Ohlone Ave to Grand St)
High Injury Corridor
Equity Priority Area
2023:
Reviewed, provided direction, and approved the developer’s detailed site improvement plans.
Developer began initial site improvements including rough grading and soil surcharging (compacting). 2024:
Ongoing site preparation and construction by developer, completion estimated in 2025.
Information: alamedaca.gov/CAT
Grand St Improvements
High Injury Corridor
2023:
» City Council approval of an updated design for the Grand St Safety Improvement Project for a continuous two-way bikeway between Shore Line Dr and Clement Ave » Submitted design plans for Caltrans approval of Phase 1 of the project, between Shore Line and Otis Dr.
2024:
» Construct Phase 1 of the project, in coordination with planned work at Wood Middle School. » Design Phase 2 of the project, between Otis Dr and Encinal Ave.
Information: alamedaca.gov/Grand
Mecartney Rd Pedestrian
Improvements
2023:
» Created design concept for pedestrian improvements at Mecartney/Marcuse/Baywalk, Mecartney/Fontana/Baywood, and Mecartney/Verdemar/Ironwood. » Conducted a traffic signal warrant analysis for Mecartney/Marcuse/Baywalk, which found that the intersection is not appropriate for a traffic signal due to insufficient vehicle volume, pedestrian volume, and other considerations.
2024:
» Complete design and construct improvements.
» Information: alamedaca.gov/rapidresponse
Information: alamedaca.gov/rapidresponse
Park and Webster St Striping Update
& Concrete Barricades
High Injury Corridors
Equity Priority Area (partial)
2023:
» Developed new striping plans for both streets, to move parking back to the curb and add bike lanes.
» Identified locations for new short-term parking, commercial loading, and disability parking zones.
» City Council awarded contract for purchasing barricades in Nov. 2023 and approved restriping plans.
2024:
Install striping and barricades.
Information: alamedaca.gov/CommercialStreets
Pavement Management & Safety
Improvements
High Injury Corridors (partial)
2023:
Developed designs for paving project in central Alameda (between Grand St and High St). 2024:
» Construct central Alameda paving project.
» Develop designs for paving project in east Alameda and Bay Farm Island (east of High St and Bay Farm Island), for 2025.
Information: alamedaca.gov/Pavement
Sidewalk Maintenance 2023:
Continued sidewalk cutting program. Eliminated approximately 4,000 trip hazards.
City Council awarded contract for sidewalk replacement in September 2023 2024:
» Continue sidewalk repairs to remove trip hazards and damage from street trees. » Develop plans to close sidewalk gap on the east side of Grand St, north of Eagle.
Information: alamedaca.gov/Sidewalks
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Trails Maintenance (Construction) 2023:
» Completed maintenance and upgrades on a 1/3 mile trail segment in Bay Farm Shoreline Park near Veterans Court.
» Secured funding for maintenance of 1/4 mile Shoreline Park trail segment near the Harbor Bay Ferry terminal.
2024:
» Complete maintenance and upgrades of 1/4 mile Shoreline Park trail segment (referenced above).
» Develop plan to smooth decking on Wooden Bridge, in coordination with EBRPD.
Signal and Pedestrian Improvements
(Highway Safety Improvement
Program project)
Includes High Injury Corridors
2023:
Completed bid documents for construction at four intersections: Santa Clara Ave at Grand St; Otis Dr at Willow St; Otis Drive at Park St; and Fernside Blvd at San Jose Ave. 2024: Complete construction of improvements
Striping Maintenance
Includes High Injury Corridors
Includes Equity Priority Areas
2023:
» Refreshed and extended road diet striping on Main St from Ralph Appezzato to Navy Way.
Improved pedestrian and bicyclist safety changes to slip lanes on Main St at intersections with Ralph Appezzato Pkwy and W. Midway.
» Refreshed and updated striping on portions of Santa Clara Ave, Independence Dr, and Triumph Dr, including new bikeway markings.
2024:
Focus on intersection striping refreshing and the replacing stop/yield signs on the West End (between the westernmost street, Monarch St, and Grand St).
Information: 1/12/2024 Vision Zero Update
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Caltrans:
Broadway/Otis/
Doolittle
High Injury Corridors
Includes Equity Priority Areas
2023:
Continued coordination on Caltrans plans to resurface portions of State Route 61 in Alameda, including making safety and ADA improvements.
2024: Review design plans, support public engagement and submit comments to Caltrans reflecting Alameda’s mobility and safety priorities
Alameda CTC: Oakland
Alameda Access
Project
High Injury Corridors
Includes Equity Priority Areas
2023:
Alameda CTC completed the 65% and then 95% plan set, and the City reviewed and commented on both sets. 2024:
Alameda CTC will complete 100% plan set and put project out to bid. City will review and comment on final plans, and support community/business outreach regarding construction phases. Construction planned from 2025 to 2028.
Information: OaklandAlamedaAccessProject.com
Army Corps:
Fruitvale Rail Bridge
Hazard Removal
2023:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers included funding for the disposition study on the demolition of the Fruitvale Ave bridge in its work plan for 2023, and the study is at least underway. 2024: City to follow up.
Caltrans: Encinal
Ave Pavement
Resurfacing and Safety
Improvements
2023:
Completed paving and restriping of Encinal Ave between Sherman St and Broadway; began installing traffic signal improvements for seven intersections.
2024: Complete construction, including curb ramp reconstruction and activation of updated traffic signals.
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FUNDING AND STAFFING RESOURCES
⊲ Table 10: Measures B, BB, and VRF Fund Status for Fiscal Year 22/23, ending June 30, 2023
FUND REVENUE EXPENDITURE BALANCE
Measure B $0 $2,263,889 $1,597,994
Measure BB $5,555,317 $4,125,955 $7,431,441
Vehicle Registration Fee $315,911 $368,779 $302,461
Total $5,871,228 $6,758,623 $9,331,896
Public Works: Transportation Engineering Staffing (5.25 FTE) • Erin Smith, Public Works Director (part time to transportation) • Robert Vance, Deputy Public Works Director (part time to transportation) • Scott Wikstrom, City Engineer (part time to transportation) • Trung Nguyen, Project Manager I
• Alan Ta, Project Manager
• Cody Lim, Assistant Engineer
• Aaliyah Douglas, Assistant Engineer (part time to transportation) • Michaela Wood, Assistant Engineer (part time to transportation) In addition, the Public Works Maintenance Division, Administration Division, and Construction Inspectors provide resources for maintaining existing infrastructure, managing projects, and construction oversight. Cody Lim, Aaliyah Douglas and Michaela Wood started work at the City of Alameda in January 2024.
Planning, Building, and Transportation Department: Transportation Planning Staffing (2.8 FTE) • Allen Tai, Planning, Building, and Transportation Director (part time to transportation) • Lisa Foster, Acting Transportation Planning Manager
• Rochelle Wheeler, Senior Transportation Coordinator
• Brian McGuire, Planner II (part time to transportation) • Gail Payne, Project Manager (part time to transportation) Alameda’s transportation work is funded by a variety of sources. The most significant and stable sources have been from Measures B and BB transportation sales taxes and the Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF). These are combined with competitive grants and General Funds to pay for maintenance, capital projects, programs, and staffing.
In June 2023, the City’s overall Measure B, Measure BB, and VRF fund balance was $9.3 million. The City programmed use of these funds via the FY 2023-2025 Capital Budget, including for major projects that will be constructed in 2024, like Clement Ave and Central Ave.
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To conserve staff resources and focus on adopted plan goals, staff identified possible capital projects and programs for grant funding and scored them against criteria to create the below table of priority projects for grant proposals in 2024. The considered projects and programs included those that are in the planning phase and are ready to accept additional funds in the near term, and unfunded transportation projects and programs from adopted plans. Projects were then scored based on how well a project meets each of the adopted General Plan Mobility Element goals, plus whether any funding has been allocated to date. Only projects scoring a ten or higher are included on the list. The applications that are ultimately submitted will depend on how well the projects match the available funding sources, and lower scoring projects may be submitted if they are a particularly good fit for a funding source.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Alameda Point: New
Transportation Infrastructure
Reconstruct roadways with complete streets in Alameda Point, including Main St and Adaptive Reuse Area, as City invests in new utility infrastructure and builds climate resiliency Estuary Water Shuttle Operate a pilot water shuttle between West Alameda and Jack London Square, and other points, with public and private partners
Fernside Blvd Traffic Calming &
Bikeways Project Build long-term option (TBD in 2024) for entire corridor, from Tilden Way to San Jose Ave Fruitvale Railroad Bridge Hazard
Removal [Army Corps project]
United States Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) to prepare disposition study (an analysis of the economic utility of the bridge) to inform their decision on use, transfer, or demolition of structure. [City to support the Army Corps in finding funding, as needed] Grand Street Improvements North
of Encinal Ave
Design and build Grand Street improvements, with cycle-tracks, from Encinal Ave to Clement Ave
Lighting along Cross Alameda
Trail on RAMP Add lighting along bicycle and pedestrian pathways, from Main St to Wilma Chan Way Lincoln/Marshall/Pacific Ave
Corridor Safety Improvement Major safety improvements for three miles of this corridor from Broadway to Main Neighborhood Greenways Neighborhood Greenway implementation, as outlined in the Active Transportation Plan Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge
New bicycle/pedestrian connection across the estuary. Work with partner agencies to secure funding for waterway study and environmental phase, to be led by the identified public agency (TBD).
Resurfacing Streets Secure additional funding to support expanded complete street and green infrastructure elements of street repaving projects Roundabouts Implement highest scoring roundabouts
Safe Routes to School Access
Improvements
Implement Safe Routes to School Access Improvements at locations with new School Safety Assessments
Safety Improvements at High
Crash Intersections
Upgrade and improve locations identified as high crash intersections in the Vision Zero Action Plan; could include roundabouts, signal upgrades, and/or other upgrades Stargell Ave Safety Improvements From Main St to Fifth St, add walking/biking trail and potential roundabouts Street Re-designs for Park/Oak
and Webster Streets
Evaluate, design, and construct initial phase improvements for all modes and business districts, per Active Transportation Plan and Commercial Streets program.
Westline Dr/8th St Bus Queue
Jump Lane and Bikeways Add bus queue jump lanes, new bikeways and shared-use trails between Otis St and Central Ave.