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Alameda County Transportation Commission
2028 Comprehensive Investment Plan
Deadline: 8/19/2026
City of Union City
Union City Transit Facility Upgrades
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$ 2,778,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 8/19/2026 4:44:57 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Steve Adams
[email protected]
Tel: 5106755446
Additional Contacts
[email protected],[email protected]
City of Union City
34009 Alvarado-Niles
Road
Union City, CA 94587
United States
City Manager
Joan Malloy
[email protected]
Telephone5106755446
Fax 5106759885
Web www.unioncityca.gov
Application Questions top
Section 1 - General Project Information
1. Lead/Implementing Agency
City of Union City - Union City Transit
2. Project Category
Select all of the 2028 CIP eligible project categories that apply. For other project types, prior to continuing with the application, contact Alameda CTC staff to determine project eligibility.
3. What priority for funding does the sponsor assign to this project? Select one.
Some answers will not be presented because they are not part of the selected group of questions based on the answer to #31.
Bicycle Capital Project
Pedestrian Capital Project
Transit-related Capital Project
Technology Capital Project
Shuttle/Other Program Operations
Plan (e.g., Local Roadway Safety Plans, Vision Zero planning, local planning for Transit-Oriented Communities (TOCs), Community-Based Transportation Plans (CBTPs)) 1 of total submitted applications
4. Brief Project Description
Limit to 255 characters.
Replace and Modernize the Union City Transit operations modular building to support both Union City Transit, locally, and Dumbarton Express, regionally, to respond and remain functional in an emergency or disaster.
5. Brief Project Location and Limits
For capital projects, include the city/cities or other area(s) the project is located and the limits for each project street. For shuttle and program operations, identify the service area. Upload the Project map in the Attachment tab.
Public Works Maintenance Facility (Union City Transit Bus Yard), 34650 Seventh Street, Union City, CA 94587
6. Expanded Project Description / Detailed Scope
Include complete scope details such as the specific improvements, components, location, limits, segments, lengths, quantities, days of operation, frequency, etc.
Union City Transit operations contractor currently uses a 24'x60' modular building that was installed at the Union City Public Work Maintenance Facility (Corporation Yard; CorpYard) in 2011; Dumbarton Express operations contractor currently uses an 8'x25' separate modular building brought to the CorpYard in 2024. The two structures are necessary for the daily operations of both services but both were designed to be temporary structures in anticipation of the CorpYard reducing in size as a result of the Quarry Lakes Parkway (QLP). Now that the QLP will begin construction in the next two years, final plans and drawings can be made for a longerterm, more permanent structure to serve both operations and the need to keep the structure operational in the event of an emergency or disaster.
The new facility will be a 36'x60' structure capable of having two accessible restrooms, six offices, an open area for training, dedicated telecommunications room, a break area, more storage, and an entry lobby that the public can access. The idea is to make the facility more accessible to the public when the transit operations continue while the CorpYard is closed. This also helps with an emergency or disaster where the structure can be accessed quicker by first responders or disaster assistance workers. To support the needs in the event of a disaster or emergency, the facility will have a backup power supply that supports multiple hours of operation while keeping communications functional and support staff comfortable to work.
The new structure will require grading for utilities into the existing CorpYard pavement. A new foundation and crawl space will be created so that the new structure sits at a curb height entry level instead of elevated with stairs and ramps for access. The new structure is expected to be constructed off-site and delivered for quick assembly and hookups. The new structure is expected to function for fifteen to twenty years with continuous improvements as technology improves.
7. Planning Area(s)
Select all that apply.
8. Enter project's geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude).
Example: 15°24'15"N, 30°10'3"E
37.58981413294584, -122.00677751071223
9. Is the Project located within, or does it provide benefits to, any of the following priority areas? Select all that apply.
See the Resources tab for the maps, and upload applicable maps highlighting the Project location in the Attachments tab.
2 of total submitted applications
3 of total submitted applications
4 of total submitted applications
North
Central
East
South
Countywide
MTC-defined Equity Priority Community (EPC)
Other disadvantaged or underserved community that is not an EPC Alameda CTC Active Transportation High-Injury Network (HIN)
10. If selected “Other disadvantaged or underserved community that is not an EPC” and/or “Other locally identified safety priority corridor,” explain how the community and/or corridor is defined and the factor(s) considered. Include references to any applicable local designations and/or reference documents, e.g. a local equity analysis or HIN.
In the Attachments tab, provide supporting documentation by uploading links to or relevant pages from the identified local reference documents.
The new replacement facility will allow Union City Transit to provide fixed-route, paratransit, and microtransit services to the six areas in Union City identified by the 2026 CTP Equity Overlay Map. The new replacement facility will also allow the Dumbarton Express, that provides fixed-route transbay service to Palo Alto, to serve two areas in Union City identified by the 2026 CTP Equity Overlay Map.
11. If selected “Countywide Bikeways Network (CBN),” list the CBN network corridor(s) and segment (s) the Project improves and whether the Project is directly on the named corridor street/route or on a parallel route. If the Project is on a parallel route, explain if and how the Project fulfills each of the selection criteria for the named corridor street.
See the Resources tab for a link to the draft CBN progress map from the Countywide Active Transportation Plan and Selection Criteria with more detailed instructions.
Not applicable.
12. What is the Project’s 2026 Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) ID Number? Enter the Project's ID number from the applicable CTP project list. 217
13. If this Project was awarded Alameda CTC-administered funds through a prior CIP cycle, provide the CIP ID number.
See the Resources tab for a link to the List of Currently Programmed Projects with the CIP ID numbers, as identified in the 2026 CIP Update, approved in May 2026.
Not applicable.
Section 2 - Project Need/Benefit and Countywide Priority
14. Describe how the Project addresses identified transportation issues and needs. Reference local plans, studies and/or needs assessments that identify and justify the Project's local priority and need. If available and applicable, provide specific reference to a Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP), Participatory Budgeting, or comparable community-driven planning and project prioritization effort; and demonstrate consistency with one or more of the following regional plans and policies: Plan Bay Area 2050+, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan, Regional Safety/Vision Zero Policy, or Equity Platform.
See the Resources tab for Countywide Priorities and CARE resources sections for links to applicable plan documents. In the Attachments tab, provide supporting documentation by uploading links or relevant pages from the identified local plans/studies.
In the 2020 CBTP, a need for more night/weekend bus service, more daytime service, accessible vans/paratransit was identified for Union City. This is not possible without modernizing the operations facility.
As technology advances and the public uses more of it to get information, the current operations facility has hit a technological barrier to keep pace with the demands for service in the community and regionally. Union City Transit has also taken delivery of new battery-electric buses with capabilities that cannot be accessed without modernizing the operations facility for charge management, vehicle communications, and computer assisted dispatching/automated vehicle location (CAD/AVL). Enhancements at the facility will also benefit the customer's ability to get information about unplanned delays, cancelations, detours, lost and found, and potentially Alameda CTC Proactive Safety Network (PSN)
Other locally identified safety priority corridor
Countywide Bikeways Network (CBN)
Three Major Trails (Bay Trail, Iron Horse Trail and East Bay Greenway) Priority Development Area (PDA)
Priority Production Area (PPA)
Transit-Oriented Community (TOC)
paratransit eligibility assistance.
15. For projects that impact roadways, describe how the Project will advance the 2026 CTP Goal:
Safety. Describe existing safety issues (e.g., crash history, high vehicle volumes or speeds, presence of vulnerable users) and indicate if the project is on the Alameda CTC Active Transportation HIN, PSN, or other locally identified safety priority corridor.
Use Question 16 to expand upon project design elements that respond to existing safety concerns.
While not directly related to the goal of safety along HIN, all new buses are equipped with exterior mounted cameras that are cloud enabled for potential real-time monitoring during an incident. The new structure will need to support the ability to assist the driver, passengers, and any first responders through relaying the real-time imagery or post-incident video footage download and storage.
16. For projects that impact roadways, specify project design elements consistent with the CTP Goal Alignment Rubric that address safety issues specified in Question 15 (e.g., reducing or narrowing travel lanes, decreasing turn radii, RRFBs, daylighting, protected signal phasing, etc.).
See the Resource tab for links to references, including Alameda CTC 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric, FHWA’s Proven Safety Countermeasures, MTC’s Vision Zero Action Plan, and Alameda CTC’s Countywide Bikeways Design Guide.
Not applicable.
17. Describe how the Project will advance the 2026 CTP Goal: Equity. Include benefits for MTCdefined EPCs or other disadvantaged/underserved communities (e.g. by improving safety, increasing access, reducing emissions, maintaining a state of good repair, or reducing environmental burdens).
See the Resources Tab for links to Alameda CTC 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric, CTP Equity Area Maps, Chapter 7 of the Alameda County CBTP, and CARE resources.
The new structure will upgrade the state of good repair status for Union City Transit and Dumbarton Express operations. The current facilities serve the community with minimum capabilities for the modern expectations of customers in any type of community. Individuals in any disadvantaged/underserved community in Union City or the Peninsula will significantly benefit from the ability for the services to dispatch and communicate more effectively. Additionally, the improvements will benefit transit dependent populations who rely on the operations team to deliver consistent service.
18. Describe the community engagement completed to date for the Project for the 2026 CTP Goal:
Equity, including how any equitable engagement best practices have been applied, and how community input has been reflected in the Project scope and design. If community input has not been solicited or incorporated, explain why, and describe plans for any future community engagement.
See the Resources tab for engagement best practices, as well as MTC's CARE resources and Guidelines, which specify the minimum documentation requirements for CARE-eligible projects. In the Attachments tab, provide a summary of completed engagement.
No direct community engagement regarding the replacement operations structure has been done. The drivers and operations staff were engaged in the development of the facility for amenities and functionality. Union City staff were also engaged for utility and communication needs. An operations structure is critical to the delivery of service to the community in an equitable fashion, but engaging the public on its design or functionality provides no benefit to the end need when the structure will be inside a closed facility performing a critical function. The need for backup power to operate as disaster and emergency facility stems from power outages where transit operations had to function without power which meant that computer assisted dispatch/automated vehicle location systems were no longer available to provide feedback to drivers, supervisors, and customers.
19. Describe how the Project will advance the 2026 CTP Goal: Climate. Specify project elements consistent with the 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric that support transit (e.g. transit priority infrastructure or access to transit), reduce congestion through operational tools, eliminate or mitigate major barriers, incorporate climate-adaptive and resilient elements, advance clean initiatives supporting Zero-Emission Vehicle efforts, or respond to impacts from sea-level rise.
See the Resources tab for links to Alameda CTC 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric, MTC Transit Priority Policy for Roadways, AC Transit Design Guide, and CBN.
The new operations structure will be designed to support the advancements in technology since the current one was brought to the Union City Public Works Maintenance Facility (CorpYard). With the arrival of new battery- electric buses, there are several features that require communication and electrical upgrades to maximize the benefit the new buses can provide to the community, Some of the new features include charge management to fuel the buses when the power grid is cleanest and least expensive, additionally there are performance metrics that the battery electric buses provide that can assist in optimizing their operation to the community that may actually reduce their energy consumption. The current modular building has been maximized for power and communications, so the need is real in order to continue operating the electric buses at peak peformance.
20. If the Project is located on the CBN or provides direct benefit to it, describe how the Project meets the requirements of Alameda CTC’s All Ages and Abilities (AAA) Policy and each of the CBN Design Expectations. For non-bicycle projects (e.g. pedestrian, transit, or technology) that are located on the CBN, explain the Project's impact on existing or future bicycle facilities, if any.
See the Resources tab for Alameda CTC CBN Map, AAA Policy, and Design Expectations.
This project has no connection to the Countywide Bike Network (CBN). The Union City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee does serve as a venue for the public to be informed about transit projects and their impacts on cyclists, but this project will not benefit the CBN.
21. Describe how the Project will advance the 2026 CTP Goal: Economic Vitality. Specify project elements consistent with the 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric that connect jobs and transit, support development near transit, or how the Project will provide congestion relief through multimodal travel options. Also, for projects located in or benefiting central business districts, major employment/activity centers, and/or any applicable priority areas, such as PCA, PDA, PPA, or TOCs, describe how the Project directly benefits the applicable geographies.
See the Resource tab for links to the Alameda CTC 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric, and applicable priority area maps.
The new operations structure is expected to provide enhanced capabilities for Union City Transit and Dumbarton Express services. The enhancements are critical for connecting commuters from either side of the Bay to jobs and housing in Union City, Newark, Fremont, Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, and Menlo Park.
Additionally, both services connect with BART and Caltrain services for extended access to the East Bay, Silicon Valley, and the Peninsula.
Section 3 - Project Readiness
22. Describe the level of demand/support from the local community, stakeholders, and partnering agencies, and for each, describe the level of involvement in the Project. Explain the Project’s impact on existing transit service and/or other modes, as well as coordination efforts with impacted agencies.
In the Attachments tab, upload a list of key project partners and documentation of community, partner agency and other stakeholder support. Letters of support are encouraged, ideally a minimum of three letters, including one from a CBO.
Union City Transit has been in the process of trying to replace the operations modular building since 2022.
Union City Transit has committed to a new operations building for its third party contractor, MV Transportation, as part of the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in 2022. Dumbarton Express currently operates out of am adjacent modular building in anticipation of having space in a new larger structure; Dumbarton Express is also operated by MV Transportation. The Dumbarton Express is overseen by the Dumbarton Bridge Regional Operations Consortium (DBROC) comprised of five (5) agencies: Union City Transit, AC Transit, VTA, SamTrans, and BART. Members of the DBROC have expressed support for a more permanent facility to operate the Dumbarton Express.
23. How much 2028 CIP funding is requested for which project phase(s)? Fill in all that apply. The total request amount should match the amount in the Summary tab and the Budget/Funding table (of the separate Excel file to be uploaded in the Attachments tab).
Enter the amount to the nearest dollar, but after rounding to the nearest $1,000.
Project Scoping
Environmental
414000 Design/PSE
Right of Way
24. Is the Project entirely within the Sponsor's right-of-way? Describe any new right-of-way permits or easements required and the status of each. Also, identify any known utility relocations, conflicts, or other conditions within the project right-of-way that may require third party agreements or conflict resolution.
Yes. Inside the Public Works Maintenance Facility (Corporation Yard).
25. Identify any known or anticipated issues that may affect the timely delivery of the Project and how these issues will be addressed. Include any issues with the current phase that may delay the Project’s ability to advance to the 2028 CIP requested phase(s) per the schedule identified in the application.
Examples: inter-agency or community coordination and/or conflicts, lawsuits, unsecured funding, the Project's dependency upon completion of another major capital project, etc.
The only anticipated issues will be with supplier delays and delivery of materials for construction or installation.
26. If a usable segment of the proposed project scope can be implemented with partial funding through project segmentation/phasing, describe how.
Not applicable.
27. Describe how the Project fosters a State of Good Repair, including how the Project extends the useful life of an asset, replaces an asset that's beyond its useful life, or reduces operations and maintenance costs. Also, explain how the Project will be operated/maintained once completed and for how long (at a minimum). Confirm the responsible agency(s) for maintaining the improvement and whether new maintenance and/or operations agreements are required.
This project will replace a structure that has exceeded its useful life and the ability to be upgraded further. By moving forward with this project, Union City Transit and Dumbarton Express expect to be able to modernize operations as technology evolves over the next fifteen to twenty years. The new facility will be maintained by the City of Union City Public Works.
28. For new and/or expanded programs or shuttle services, explain the phasing or steps needed to implement the new/expanded components and the timing of each.
Not applicable.
Section 4 - Leveraging/Matching Funding
29. Does the amount of matching funding identified in the application either meet or exceed the minimum match requirements? (capital: 25%; operations: 75%) The minimum match requirements vary by project type. For capital projects, the minimum match requirement of 25% is applied to each phase for which funding is requested. For operations, the 75% minimum match is applied by year.
30. For any unsecured/unprogrammed matching funding identified in the application, explain the status and timeline for securing the funding needed for a complete funding plan. If all of the identified matching funds are secured, please confirm.
For pilot operation projects/programs, describe the plan for sustaining operations beyond the initial pilot period.
Union City Transit identifies $674,000 as an unsecured local match from TDA. Union City Transit has these funds unprogrammed with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in a rollover balance. Union City Transit plans to request the needed funds as part of its FY27-28 capital needs through the TDA allocation request process.
2364000 Construction
Shuttle Operation
Program Operation
Plan
2,778,000.00 TOTAL
Yes
Section 5 - Federal OBAG 4 Funding
31. Is this application to be considered for federal OBAG 4 funding? Answering "Yes" also confirms the following: (1) Sponsor is an eligible direct recipient of federal funding; (2) Project and requested phases are eligible to be delivered with federal funding; (3) Sponsor has the knowledge and resources to successfully deliver a federally-funded project pursuant to MTC's OBAG 4 program requirements and within the established timelines, and (4) MTC's OBAG 4 application has been completed and is uploaded/submitted with this application. Answering "No" below will remove the Project from consideration for federal funding (to be evaluated only for non-federal 2028 CIP funding sources).
See the Resources tab for links to OBAG 4 resources, especially MTC Res. 4740 OBAG 4 Project Selection and Programming Policies > Project Requirements and MTC Res. 3630 Regional Project Delivery Policy.
32. Projects considered for federal funding will need to upload a printout of a Complete Streets Checklist (draft or final), indicating (1) the Project and checklist has been or will be reviewed by BPAC prior to the application deadline, and (2) the transit agency review has been or will be completed prior to the BPAC review. Projects in jurisdictions without a Local BPAC (i.e.., Dublin, Hayward, Livermore, Newark) will be scheduled for review by the Countywide BPAC in July 2026. Enter one of the following responses: (1) (Local BPAC name) review of the Project on (actual or scheduled date) or (2) (if the project area does not have a Local BPAC) County BPAC review in July 2026 requested. -answer not presented because of the answer to #31-
33. Acknowledgement of OBAG 4 Sponsor Compliance: Per MTC Resolution 4740, recipients of MTC OBAG 4 funding must comply with the following requirements throughout the OBAG 4 program period, as applicable. (If certain items are not applicable, leave them unchecked, and proceed to Question 36.)
-answer not presented because of the answer to #31-
34. For any unchecked items, explain why the requirement is not applicable. Also, for the LRSP or equivalent safety plan, explain how Sponsor is planning on maintaining the compliance status, detailing their commitment and timeline for the next update. -answer not presented because of the answer to #31-
Section 6 - Applicant Assurances
35. If awarded Alameda CTC-administered local funding, the Applicant agrees to abide by Alameda CTC’s funding requirements outlined in the sample Project Funding Agreement, including Alameda CTC’s Local Business Contract Equity (LBCE) Program, procurement, logo usage, and reporting requirements.
See the Resources tab for a link to a sample agreement.
36. The Applicant has adopted a governing body resolution that confirms local support, including providing the minimum matching funding contribution, and accepts Alameda CTC’s funding requirements. For each 2028 CIP application, an adopted project-specific resolution of local support (ROLS) using the Alameda CTC’s template language is required at the time of the application submittal, unless Alameda CTC staff provided written approval in advance for a later ROLS timeline.
See the Resources tab for the required template. Upload a signed copy of the adopted ROLS in the Attachment tab. If written approval was obtained for a delayed ROLS submittal, upload a draft ROLS, and email a signed copy once available.
Yes (Check here to be considered for all 2028 CIP funding sources, including the federal OBAG 4 funds) No (Check here to be considered only for non-federal 2028 CIP funding sources) Yes
Yes, a copy of the adopted ROLS is attached.
No, but Alameda CTC has provided advance written approval (required) of the later timing for the ROLS adoption and/or submittal.
Upload Attachments top
Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Project Limits / Location Map: Highlight project
limits, existing & proposed facilities, transit
routes, etc. (Required for all project types)
Union City Transit Route Map
Dumbarton Express Route Map
Modular Building Project PowerPoint
Area Map: Highlight project's proximity to the
priority areas, such as EPC or other equity
destination, HIN, PSN, CBN, Three Major
Trails, PDA, PPA, TOC, Major Barriers, key
employment / other activity centers, etc.
(Required for all project type)
EPC Map (None in Union City)
PDA Map (Served by Union City Transit)
TOC Map (Served by Union City Transit)
CTP Equity Overlay Map (Served by Union
City Transit)
Local Priority Documentation: Links to or
relevant pages from locally identified equity
priority communities or safety priority corridors
or local plans/studies that identify the Project's
priority and need
List of Key Project Partners: As applicable, list
project partners identified in the application
(agency, primary role, contact name, phone
number and email)
Summary of Engagement, such as meeting
dates, locations, number of attendees,
participating organizations, input received,
project impacts, etc. (Required unless no
community input has been solicited)
Letters of Support (Required for projects to be
considered for CARE funding; optional for
others but encouraged)
VTA Letter of Support
AC Transit Letter of Support (Signature
Forthcoming)
BART Letter of Support (Signature
Forthcoming)
SamTrans Letter of Support (Signature
Forthcoming)
Resolution of Local Support (Required for all
project types)
download template
Draft Resolution of Local Support
Budget, Funding, and Schedule: Download,
complete and upload the provided template.
Must complete all tabs (Budget, Funding, and
Schedule).
download template
2028 CIP Budget Form (Rounding Causing
Matching Percentage Errors)
Capital projects: Detail Cost Estimate
(Required for a construction request)
Modular Building Project PowerPoint
Capital projects: If available, relevant pages
from completed project initiation/scoping
document
Capital projects: If available, conceptual or
schematic design drawings
Modular Building Project PowerPoint
Shuttle Route Maps and Schedules (Required
for shuttle projects)
MTC Federal OBAG 4 Funding Application
(Required for OBAG 4 candidates)
Application ID: 525013
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MTC Complete Streets Checklist (Draft or
Final - required for OBAG 4 or CARE
candidates)
Supplemental community engagement
documentation, e.g., petitions/sign-on letters,
endorsements from councils/committees,
community prioritization workshops,
engagement reports, etc. (May be required for
CARE; see CARE Resources in the
Resources tab)