OakDOT has been awarded over $2.9M in funding from Cycle 12 of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to make safety improvements at various intersections across Oakland.
The improvements are housed under two projects as part of the Safe Oakland Streets (SOS) initiative:
These projects target intersection and crossing improvements at intersections with crashes involving seniors and/or near senior facilities and at uncontrolled crossings at major streets along Oakland's Neighborhood Bike Routes.
Project concepts were presented to the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee on August 15th, 2024.
The HSIP 12 Senior Crossings Safety Improvements will install pedestrian safety improvements at intersections and major crossings with crashes involving seniors and/or near senior facilities. Improvements include adding a protected left-turn phase at signalized intersections; adding intersection mast-arms to increase signal visibility; installing raised median/pedestrian refuge islands; and/or upgrading pedestrian crossings.
Some or all of these improvements will be installed at the following locations:
This project is currently in design with an expected construction start of Summer 2028.
This project will install pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements at intersections and major crossings along Neighborhood Bike Routes. Improvements include installing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs); upgrading pedestrian crossings; and/or installing raised medians/pedestrian refuge islands.