At the July 17, 2025 BPAC meeting, Manuel Corona, Transportation Planner in the Major Project Division at OakDOT, presented the completed Chinatown Complete Streets Plan. The Plan includes an existing conditions evaluation, community engagement, and the proposed conceptual plans for three corridors through Oakland Chinatown.

An excerpt is below, followed by the full presentation.

Plan Goals

The Chinatown Complete Streets Plan was written in partnership with the Chinatown community, who identified three main goals. OakDOT commits to work towards these community-driven goals in the CCSP.

• Create safe, accessible, and vibrant streets for all users.
• Support local businesses, events, and everyday activities.
• Prioritize families, disability accessibility, the elderly, transit users, and patrons.

Public Engagement

• Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
• 2 Public Surveys • Public Sitewalk
• Presenting at Community Meetings
• Tabling at Community Events
• Tactical Urbanism Demonstration
• Hands on Visions Activities
• Focus Groups
• Door-to-door Business Canvassing
• Open House
• Social Media and Newsletter Campaign

Proposed Projects

• 9th Street
• Webster Street
• Harrison Street

Presentation