Flex Streets

At the July 16, 2020 BPAC meeting, Warren Logan, Mayor’s Policy Director of Mobility and Interagency Relations provided an overview of the City’s Flex Streets program for business’ use of sidewalks and public rights of way for physical distancing during COVID- 19. The presentation also provides an update on next steps and coordination with Alameda County Shelter in Place orders.

The goals of the Flex Streets program are to:

  • Support local restaurants and retailers
  • Support Oakland residents 
  • Support local performers and artists 
  • Improve traffic safety 
  • Ensure and advance racial equity

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OakDOT Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustment Proposal FY 20-21

At the June 18, 2020 BPAC meeting, Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) Director Ryan Russo and OakDOT Agency Administrator Ariel Espiritu-Santo discussed the proposed mid-cycle budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget. This proposal reflects significant reductions to key transportation revenue sources resulting from the current global health crisis. Russo described the proposed budget balancing measures and potential impact to OakDOT operations.

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OakDOT Grants Update: ATP, HSIP, Safe Routes to BART

At the June 18, 2020 BPAC meeting, Craig Raphael, Senior Transportation Planner in the Capital Finance Section, will provide an update on upcoming competitive grant opportunities, including potential OakDOT project applications and the status of past grant awards.

Projects Currently Being Considered for ATP Cycle 5:

  • International Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements
  • 7th Street Complete Streets Project
  • Bancroft Avenue Greenway (73rd – 106th)
  • Foothill/22nd traffic signal upgrade
  • 73rd Avenue (McArthur/Foothill to International)
  • East Oakland Neighborhood Bikeways


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Oakland Slow Streets – June 2020 Update

At the June 18, 2020 BPAC meeting, Nicole Ferrara, OakDOT Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Advisor, and Megan Wier, Safe Streets Division Manager, presented an overview of Oakland’s Slow Streets initiative in response to COVID-19, community engagement, its evolution to date, and planning for the next phase as the county gradually reopens. Here are the presentation […]

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February 2020 BPAC Agenda Item #9: Three-month agenda look-ahead

[Download this item as PDF] March Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Bike to Work Day Planning Micromobility Update April BAR T Bicyclist/Pedestrian Projects Update 14th St Active Transportation Program ( ATP) Grant Project Update Biannual Paving Update (tentative) Alameda County Transportation Commission ( ACTC) Updates (tentative) May Bike to Work Day Report Back Active […]

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