At the May 2, 2024 BPAC Infrastructure Committee meeting, Acacia Dupierre, Senior Transportation Planner of OakDOT’s Major Projects Division, will present on the Embarcadero West Rail Safety and Access Improvements project. The project will significantly increase multi-modal safety and accessibility along the Embarcadero West corridor and surrounding neighborhoods while reducing delays for freight and passenger rail.

The project will focus on safety and rail reliability measures, including the reconstruction of all intersection railroad crossings and new fencing along the railroad tracks to separate trains from other road users, streetscape improvements that will create a more welcoming, walkable corridor, and a multi-use trail on the waterfront side of the street. This project also includes redevelopment of the overweight vehicle corridor between Middle Harbor Road to Market Street. At the BPAC Infrastructure meeting, project staff will provide a brief overview of the project’s history and goals.

Staff are applying for a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant. They are requesting a letter of support from the BPAC to include in their funding application.

Project Scope

• Reconstruct at-grade crossings
  • RR xing gates, sidewalk bulb-outs,
  • ADA ramps, high-vis crosswalks
• Protective fencing along railroad tracks
• Mitigate vehicle-train conflicts
  • North side limited to passenger and loading access
  • South/waterfront side multi-use path
  • Emergency vehicle access ensured on both sides
• Lighting and directional signage

Consolidated Rail Infrastructure And Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program Grant

• CRISI FY23-24 applications due May 28.
• MPD enhancing previous application to request 45% of $96M project cost.
• Requesting BPAC letter of support.
• OakDOT Major Projects Division (MPD) will be conducting engagement for 35% design until August 1, 2024.

The presentation is below, followed by notes (forthcoming) from the presentation and discussion.

Presentation