Oakland Released Foothill Boulevard Repaving Survey
The city has shared design options for the upcoming project that omit protected bike lanes.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Remote Work
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The Oakland Department of Transportation has launched a public survey regarding the upcoming repaving of Foothill Boulevard. The proposed project designs include painted bike lanes but do not feature protected lanes.
Why it matters
City staff stated that protected bike lanes are not suitable for this specific stretch of road due to the high frequency of driveway access points. The project aims to address safety concerns on a corridor where numerous accidents have occurred.
The city reports 87 crashes and five deaths on this section of Foothill Boulevard since 2019. The full repaving project for the corridor between Fruitvale Avenue and 23rd Avenue is slated for 2028.
The players
Oakland Department of Transportation
This is the city agency responsible for managing the local street network and public transit infrastructure in Oakland.
The details
The initiative, titled Calm Fruitvale Streets, is collecting feedback through both in-person meetings and an online survey. Residents are currently reviewing two configurations for the street layout, both of which utilize painted bike lanes.
Timeline
Five people were killed in crashes on the corridor starting in 2019.
OakDOT conducted in-person outreach for the project from September 2026 to October 2026.
The city plans to execute the Foothill Boulevard repaving in 2028.
Market Landscape
This planning initiative reflects a broader industry trend toward balancing high-frequency driveway access with pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements. The city's specific design configuration aligns with municipal infrastructure strategies that prioritize traffic flow over physical lane barriers.
Local residents and daily commuters should participate in the city survey to provide feedback on the proposed street layout. This feedback process determines how the neighborhood corridor will be physically structured when construction begins in 2028.
The takeaway
The city must balance the necessity of property access for residents and businesses with the safety requirements of modern bike infrastructure. Engaging with the current survey is the primary way for residents to influence the final street design.
What happens next
The city continues to collect public input, with over one month of outreach remaining for the project.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest infrastructure initiatives on the Remote Work section page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Streetsblog San Francisco.
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