Transportation and Land Use
About
The first section of Oakland's 2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan (ECAP) is Transportation and Land Use (TLU). Transportation accounts for two thirds of Oakland's local greenhouse gas emissions. The TLU Actions were developed with a vision that integrated land use and access to safe, reliable, low-cost, high-quality mobility options for every Oaklander, with the goal of enabling an equitable transition away from cars.
Transportation and land use policies are fundamental to how we live and move around in Oakland, and they directly influence each other. If housing is built far from jobs and basic services, residents are likely to drive more, increasing greenhouse gas emissions. If transit and safe, active mobility options (i.e. walking and biking) are inaccessible or unaffordable, cars will be the only option. Land use policy can contribute to inequities if designed or implemented poorly. Done right, it is one of the City's strongest tools for fighting climate change and supporting frontline communities.
Read the Full ECAP(PDF, 60MB)
List of ECAP Action Items
This table shows the list of the Transportation and Land Use Action Items that are included in Oakland's 2030 ECAP. Each has its own lead department and implementation timeline.
| ECAP Action Title |
Lead Department |
Status |
| TLU-1: Align All Planning Policies & Regulations with ECAP Goals & Priorities |
Planning & Building Department |
In Progress |
| TLU-2: Align Permit and Project Approvals with ECAP Priorities |
Planning & Building Department |
Major Progress |
| TLU-3: Take Action to Reduce and Prevent Displacement of Residents & Businesses |
Economic & Workforce Development Department |
In Progress |
| TLU-4: Abundant, Affordable, and Accessible Public Transit |
Department of Transportation |
Early Progress |
| TLU-5: Create a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan |
Department of Transportation |
Complete |
| TLU-6: Establish Temporary and Permanent Car-Free Areas |
Planning & Building Department |
Major Progress |
| TLU-7: Rethink Curb Space |
Department of Transportation |
Early Progress |
| TLU-8: Expand and Strengthen Transportation Demand Management Requirements |
Planning & Building Department |
Early Progress |
| TLU-9: Ensure Equitable and Clean New Mobility |
Department of Transportation |
In Progress |
| TLU-10: Expand Neighborhood Car Sharing |
Department of Transportation |
Early Progress |
Plans and Reports
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Projects and Programs
Learn about ongoing projects and available programs below.