At the April 15, 2021 BPAC meeting, Julieth Ortiz, OakDOT Transportation Planner, presented an overview of existing Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 projects and a draft project list for fiscal year 2021-22. This year’s recommendation is to use funding for existing programs/projects, including the bicycle parking program, the stairs and path program, and Foothill pedestrian safety improvements. Input from the Commission regarding priorities is welcome.

Overview

• Construction/engineering of a bicycle or pedestrian capital project
• Maintenance of a multi-purpose path
• Bicycle safety education program
• Development of a comprehensive bicycle or pedestrian plans
• Re-striping Class II bicycle lanes
• Pedestrian safety education

FY 2021-22 TDA 3 Proposal

• E 20th St Stairpath Rehabilitation
  • CIP Score: 61
  • Reconstruct deteriorated stairs/landings and install handrails for this stairpath along E 20th St connecting Park Blvd to 5th Ave.
• Burr, Wilson, and Palmer Stair/path Rehab
  • CIP Score: 61
  • Design and construct 2 stairway rehab projects (Palmer-handrails only & Wilson)
• CityRacks Bicycle Parking Program
  • CIP Score: 56
  • Install new bike parking racks along public streets throughout Oakland, or new e-Locker sites and a smaller number of bike racks.
• Foothill Blvd Pedestrian Safety Improvements
  • CIP Score: 77
  • Traffic signals or Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, bulb-outs and pedestrian medians, curb ramps, pedestrian lighting, crosswalks, daylighting at intersections

Presentation