Measure U Delay

Bonds are critical for OakDOT’s capital budget

At the April 17, 2025 BPAC meeting, the OakDOT Funding Strategy team will provide a presentation on Measure U funding for transportation, including the impacts of a delayed bond sale on OakDOT’s capital budget and project delivery. For additional information, view this staff report [PDF].

An excerpt is below, followed by the full presentation.

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OakDOT Hiring Process and FY25 Budget

At the December 19, 2024 BPAC meeting, Jamie Parks, OakDOT Assistant Director, provided an update on the DOT implementation of the adopted FY25 budget, including hiring process and budget.

An excerpt is below, followed by the full presentation.

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OakDOT Budget and Organizational Update

At the June 15, 2023 BPAC meeting, Fred Kelley, OakDOT Director, Megan Wier, OakDOT Assistant Director, Craig Raphael, OakDOT Senior Transportation Planner, and Tony Dang, OakDOT Policy & Intergovernmental Affairs Senior Advisor, will provide an update on the Fiscal Year 23-25 budget process that is underway, including updates on department leadership, the vacancy rate, organizational challenges, and recent accomplishments.

An excerpt of the presentation is below, followed by the full presentation.

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OakDOT Budget and Organizational Update

At the January 21, 2021 BPAC meeting, Ryan Russo, OakDOT Director, and Ariel Espiritu-Santo, OakDOT Agency Administrative Manager, provided an overview of the current organization including updates to department leadership, the vacancy rate, and 2020 accomplishments. Additionally, Mr. Russo and Ms. Espiritu Santo provided an update on the Fiscal Year 21-23 budget process that is underway.

The presentation is below.

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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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