At the February 19, 2026 BPAC Agenda BPAC meeting, Yvonne Chan, Transportation Planner in OakDOT’s Funding Strategy Team, provided a lookahead of OakDOT’s grant application strategy in 2026. This will include a summary of key grant programs, upcoming deadlines, and draft applications (ranging from initial proposals to nearly complete applications). In addition to an overall lookahead, this presentation will include (1) review of the MTC Complete Streets Checklist for the Hegenberger Road Complete Streets Plan and (2) review of potential Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA 3) project applications. Current grant-funded projects are shown in the OakDOT Projects Map.

An excerpt is below, followed by the full presentation.

OakDOT’s Grant Strategy

• Oakland’s adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) prioritization identifies priority projects for funding.
• Grant programs also have unique priorities and eligibility requirements.
• OakDOT’s strategy seeks alignment between these factors:
  • CIP prioritization
  • Project readiness
  • Feasibility to deliver
  • Stakeholder support
    • and:
  • Funding eligibility
  • Grant program goals
  • Local match needs
  • Administrative requirements

Application Requirements related to BPAC

• MTC Complete Streets Policy / Checklist
• BPAC review is required for all MTC funding requests over $250K
• Feedback is welcome to improve OakDOT’s review process (e.g., batch checklists, focus review at BPAC Infrastructure Committee)
• Annual TDA applications specifically require BPAC review
• Letters of support are optional, though helpful and appreciated

Applications Under Development (Q1-Q2)

• Priority Conservation Areas | Regional
• Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities (AHSC) | State
• Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 | State

Transportation Development Act 3 (TDA) | Regional

Summary of BPAC Actions Requested

February 2026 BPAC Meeting

• Complete review of Complete Streets Checklist for Hegenberger Rd Complete Streets Plan
  • Provide letter of support for PCA application?
• Complete review of potential TDA project applications

Future

• Q2: Review Complete Streets Checklists for ATP (due 6/22/26)
  • Q2/Q3: Review Complete Streets Checklists for SR2TBT, OBAG, & ACTC CIP
• Letters of support would be appreciated!

Questions & Discussion

•  Feedback?
  • How would you like to stay involved in OakDOT’s evolving grant strategy and application development?
  • Do you have suggestions on the Complete Streets Checklist review process?
• CIP next steps:
  • FY 27 Midcycle Budget
    • Refinement: Evaluate gaps in the on-street Bay Trail network for CIP prioritization
  • FY 27-29 Biennial Budget
  • Align with General Plan Update process/engagement
  • Focus on consistency with Bike/Ped Plans and other adopted plans

Presentation