Engineering Projects
- Construction of Curb Ramps Citywide -- Phase V (G166810) (more info)
- Downtown and Gateway Street Improvements (more info)
- Downtown Streetscape / 14th & Broadway Transit (more info)
- Improvements of Edes Avenue (C166320) (more info)
- Laurel Streetscape (C194710) (more info)
- Railroad Avenue from 85th Avenue to Louisiana Street (C230610) (more info)
- Resurfacing of Certain Streets in the City of Oakland for Fiscal Year 2003-04 (C234930) (more info)
- Rehabilitation of 35th Avenue and Redwood Road (H95940) (more info)
- Rehabilitation of Martin Luther King Jr. Way (C166620) (more info)
- Revive Chinatown Pedestrian-Oriented Improvements (G278230) (more info)
- Seismic Retrofit/Replacement Projects:
- Replacement of Embarcadero Bridge over Lake Merritt Channel (G121840) (more info)
- Seismic Retrofit of 23rd Avenue Overhead, Campus Drive Bridge over Lion Creek, and Coliseum Way Bridge over Damon Slough (H83220) (more info)
- Seismic Retrofit of Broadway-Patton Pedestrian Bridge, Hamilton Street Pedestrian Bridge, and Hegenberger Road Bridge Approach Slab (H24020) (more info)
- Seismic Retrofit of Eastern and Western Grade Separations (H83020) (more info)
- Seismic Retrofit of Hegenberger Road Overhead (H82920) (more info)
- Seismic Retrofit of Park Blvd. Viaducts 1, 2, 3 and Leimert Bridge over Sausal Creek (H83120) (more info)
- Ongoing Programs:
- Citywide Sidewalk Repair (more info)
- Citywide Street Condition Survey (more info)
- Emergency Roadway Repair - Contingency Fund (more info)
- Matching Funds for Federally Funded Projects (more info)
- On-Call Street Projects (more info)
- Repair and Rehabilitation of City Paths and Sidewalks (more info)
- Roadway Slide Repair (more info)
Construction of Curb Ramps Citywide -- Phase V (G166810)
This project improved pedestrian and disability access throughout Oakland. This project installed 294 curb ramps and repaired 22,308 square feet of defective sidewalk and 1,386 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter.
Photo: G166810_Before_Picture_at_East_18th_Street_and_Fruitvale
Downtown and Gateway Street Improvements
Street improvements to be implemented in support of Community and Economic Development Agency / Oakland Redevelopment Agency Gateway and Downtown streetscape improvements. Items include repair/rehabilitation/resurfacing of pavement, signage and striping, traffic signal upgrades, pedestrian improvements, bicycle lanes and related street improvements.
Impact: Improved access and quality of life to residents and businesses, as the result of making infrastructure improvements concurrent with other streetscape improvements.
Example: 29th Avenue Gateway Project (pdf)
Downtown Streetscape / 14th & Broadway Transit
Integrates pedestrian, bicycle, bus, BART and taxi facilities in the vicinity of Broadway, 14th Street, and Street Telegraph Avenue in Downtown Oakland. There are two tiers of sub-projects. The first tier includes Latham Square & Telegraph Avenue, 16th Street to 20th Street and Old Oakland. The second tier includes Broadway sidewalk work.
Impact: Improve pedestrian safety and support the Downtown retail strategy. Eliminate blight and improve the physical character of the downtown area to stimulate and support new development.
More information for contractors interested in bidding on project construction:
Improvements of Edes Avenue (C166320)
This project included roadway improvements and construction of sidewalk, bulbouts, and curb ramps between 105th Avenue and Bergedo Drive. Curb ramps were constructed to current state and federal standards, which improved access to City streets and sidewalks for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and all pedestrians in general. The project, which provided a safe roadway and improved pedestrian safety, will benefit the immediate neighborhood and will help to prevent the illegal dumping on the street. The project is located in City Council District 7. It was completed in November 2004 with a total project cost of $329,930.
Photos: C166320_Edes Avenue_Before | C166320_Edes Avenue_After
Laurel Streetscape (C194710)
The scope of work for Laurel Streetscape Improvement on MacArthur Blvd (Between 35th Ave and High St) project includes construction of colored sidewalk extension (bulb-outs) at intersections, reconstruction of crosswalks with colored pavement, installation of ornamental pedestrian level lights, gateways at 35th Ave/MacArthur Blvd and High St/MacArthur Blvd intersections, plant trees and shrubs, installation of street furniture (i.e., benches, trash receptacles, bus shelters), construction of irrigation system, new storm drain inlets, and pipes, and relocation of existing storm inlets.
Photos:
- Pre-Construction: 35th-Macarthur SW Corner | Pre-Construction: High-MacArthur NE Corner
- Ground_Breaking_Ceremony
- During Construction: 1 | During Construction: 2
Archway Column Welding in Progress | Archway Sign Construction in Progress- Completed Construction: High-MacArthur | Completed Construction: Colored Sidewalk | Completed Construction: 35th-MacArthur Gateway
- Grand Opening Celebration
Railroad Avenue from 85th Avenue to Louisiana Street (C230610)
Planned work includes roadway resurfacing and the construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Area storm drains will also be upgraded.
Impact: This project will improve the health and safety of area residents and businesses, as well as improve the neighborhood's general appearance.
Street and storm drain conditions as of 12/17/03: photo 1 | photo 2
After construction: photo 1 | photo 2
Resurfacing of Certain Streets in the City of Oakland for Fiscal Year 2003-04 (C234930)
ACTIA Project No. 16 (Oakland - Local Streets and Roads)
City Project No. C234930The ACTIA Project 16 is a local streets and roads resurfacing project for the City of Oakland. The project will resurface approximately 15 centerline miles (1.7%) of the City's street network. It also includes repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters on the streets being resurfaced, plus installation of ADA compliant curb ramps. New bike lanes will be added to Foothill Boulevard and Market Street. The project started in July 2004 and is expected to be complete by December, 2004. As of November, the project was 70% complete. The total grant amount is $5.2 million and the construction costs are just under $4 million. McGuire and Hester is the contractor for the project.
Photos (pdf format): photos
Rehabilitation of 35th Avenue and Redwood Road (H95940)
The project consisted of full width grinding of the existing pavement surface, street base repair, crack sealing and asphalt concrete overlay, minor concrete curb and gutter, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) conforming curb ramps, sidewalk improvements, and new traffic striping and markings. The project has improved safety, access and quality of life to residents and businesses. The project is located in City Council District 4. It was completed in December 2002 with a total project Cost of $1.2M.
Rehabilitation of Martin Luther King Jr. Way (C166620)
The work consisted of roadway base repair and overlay, including excavation, disposal, and new asphalt concrete base; construction of 2-inch rubberized asphalt concrete surface; crack sealing; construction of wheelchair ramps; installation of signing, striping, and pavement markings.
Replacement of Lake Merritt Channel Bridge - Embarcadero Bridge (G121840)
Lake Merritt Channel Bridge is one of several bridges in Oakland that were selected by Caltrans as part of the Seismic Safety Retrofit Program. The project will consist of the removal and replacement of the existing bridge and complete reconstruction of approaches, bridge abutments, pavement, bike facilities, concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, street lighting, and minor landscaping. The bridge will be widened to accommodate bike lanes and a widened sidewalk that will provide the continuity of these facilities along the waterfront on Embarcadero. In addition, the new bridge will be raised approximately four to six feet to allow for small boats to pass underneath the bridge. The project will provide a safe structure and will improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety. The addition of bike lanes and sidewalk will conform to the Oakland Estuary Master Plan, which identifies Embarcadero as a link in the San Francisco Bay Trail, a recreational trail that circles the San Francisco Bay. The project is located in City Council Districts 2 and 3. It is in the design phase and is anticipated to be completed in October 2008. Total project cost estimate is $9.8M.
Photos: G121840_Lake Merritt Channel Bridge_Before | G121840_Lake Merritt Channel Bridge_Detour Plan
Revive Chinatown Pedestrian Oriented Improvements (G278230)
The proposed scope of work consists of the construction and installation of pedestrian oriented improvements, including corner bulb-outs, scramble traffic signals, pedestrian countdown signals, high-visibility crosswalks, pedestrian-scale lighting and banners, street trees, street furniture, and bilingual signage. The project is located in City Council District 2 - the streets including and in between 7th Street to 10th Street and Broadway to Harrison Street in the Chinatown core. The goals for this project are to create a pedestrian environment that is safe and accessible for people of all ages and abilities, serve the high population of seniors and persons with disabilities who either live in Chinatown or travel there for services, improve the quality of life for Chinatown by humanizing the main streets of this busy commercial district and promote walking and transit riding, improve social equity and mitigate negatives impacts created by busy streets and nearby freeway, and expand transportation choices for travel to and from Chinatown to encourage more visitors and shoppers. This will create vibrant streets for residents, merchants, and visitors and will improve the attractiveness of Chinatown’s commercial district as a regional shopping destination. The project is in the design phase and is anticipated to be completed in December 2007. Total project cost estimate is $2.68M.
Photo: G278230_Chinatown_Before
Seismic Retrofit Projects:
Seismic Retrofit of 23rd Avenue Overhead, Lion Creek Bridge, and Damon Slough Bridge (H83220)
The project will include structural excavation and backfill; piling, concrete bridge work; diaphragm bolster; concrete coring; drilling and doweling; steel reinforcement and miscellaneous metal work; waterproofing; and column casing. The project will provide safe structures that will benefit the residents of the neighborhoods and the public in general. The bridges are located in City Council Districts 5, 6, and 7. The project is in the design phase and is anticipated to be completed in December 2008. Total project cost estimate is $3.7M.
Photos: H83220_23rd Ave Bridge_Before
H83220_Damon Slough Bridge_Before
H83220_Lion Creek Bridge_Before
Seismic Retrofit of Broadway-Patton Pedestrian Bridge, Hamilton Street Pedestrian Bridge, and Hegenberger Road Bridge Approach Slab (H24020)
The project included structural excavation and backfill; piling, concrete bridge work; diaphragm bolster; concrete coring; drilling and doweling; steel reinforcement and miscellaneous metal work; waterproofing; and column casing. The newly seismic retrofitted bridges will maintain and enhance Oakland’s physical assets and will improve Oakland’s Neighborhoods. The project has provided safe structures that will benefit the residents of the neighborhoods and the public in general. The bridges are located in City Council Districts 1 and 7. The project was completed in January 2005 with a total project cost of $2.64M.
Photos:
Seismic Retrofit of Eastern and Western Grade Separations (H83020)
The project was part of the Seismic Safety Retrofit Program, which was initiated to include structural excavation and backfill; piling, concrete bridge work; diaphragm bolster; concrete coring; drilling and doweling; steel reinforcement and miscellaneous metal work; waterproofing; and column casing. The project is in the design phase and was anticipated to be completed in December 2008. Total project cost estimate is $500,000. However due to the significant delays in Caltrans environmental process, the project has been on hold for several years. In addition and in order to comply with the Lake Merritt Master Plan, it has been determined that the retrofit of these two bridges is not feasible. Therefore, the scope of this project has changed from bridge retrofit to demolishing the bridges and constructing a new roadway at their location. For more information regarding the proposed work, please refer to the Reconstruction of 12th Street Project. The project is located in City Council District 2.
Photos:
Seismic Retrofit of Hegenberger Road Overhead (H82920)
The project will include structural excavation and backfill; piling, concrete bridge work; diaphragm bolster; concrete coring; drilling and doweling; steel reinforcement and miscellaneous metal work; waterproofing; and column casing. The project will provide a safe structure that will benefit the residents of the neighborhoods and the public in general. The bridge is located in City Council District 7. The project is in the design phase and is anticipated to be completed in December 2008. Total project cost estimate is $4.6M.
Photo: Hegenberger Bridge Before
Seismic Retrofit of Sausal Creek Bridge (Leimert Bridge) and Park Blvd Viaducts 1, 2, 3 (H83120)
The project will include structural excavation and backfill; piling, concrete bridge work; diaphragm bolster; concrete coring; drilling and doweling; steel reinforcement and miscellaneous metal work; waterproofing; and column casing. The project will provide safe structures that will benefit the residents of the neighborhoods and the public in general. The bridges are located in City Council District 4. The project is in the design phase and is anticipated to be completed in December 2008. Total project cost estimate is $2.6M.
Photo: H83120_Park Blvd Viaducts_Before | H83120_Sausal Creek Bridge_Before
Ongoing Programs:
Citywide Sidewalk Repair
Repair of sidewalks throughout the City that present a tripping hazard. Repair of sidewalks will increase safe pedestrian passage and access for persons with disabilities. The project will reduce a currently $17 million backlog and reduce injuries caused by cracked and uneven sidewalk surfaces.
Impact: Increase safe pedestrian passage and eliminate sidewalk damage.
Example, Miles Ave.: before | during | after
Citywide Street Condition Survey
This project will update the City's Pavement Management System (PMS) street condition database and upgrade the existing PMS system to the Metropolitan Transportation Commissions (MTC) PMS system. PMS street condition data is outdated and needs to be updated every 2 years. Street condition data is used by PMS system to rank the City's 836-mile street network and optimize preventative maintenance, resurfacing and rehabilitation treatments to maximize cost-benefit ration. Regional, state and federal agencies that provide funding for street resurfacing projects require local jurisdictions to administer a PMS system and maintain updated street condition data to be eligible for future funding.
Impact: Updated street condition data will provide optimized street ranking for development of 20-year street resurfacing/rehabilitation master plan.
Emergency Roadway Repair - Contingency Fund
Contingency fund for repair of roadways damaged by slides, storm damage and other emergency, unplanned repairs.
Impact: Improved access and quality of life to residents and businesses, and protection of public infrastructure as the result of making immediate improvements and repairs, keeping the road system safe and open to all.
Matching Funds for Federally Funded Projects
Local matching funds from Measure B need to be provided for federally funded street improvement projects. Improvements typically include repair/rehabilitation/resurfacing of pavement, signage and striping, traffic signal upgrades, pedestrian improvements, and bicycle lanes.
Impact: Improved access and quality of life to residents and businesses, as the result of making timely improvements and maintenance.
On-Call Street Projects
Miscellaneous short-term or small projects in the category of street and roadway improvements that require prompt response and engineering services, often in response to emergencies such as winter road damage. Immediate response prevents further, more costly damage to public and private properties.
Impact: Improved access and quality of life to residents and businesses, as the result of making immediate improvements and repairs, as opposed to waiting for "scheduled" work to be done.
Example, Courtland Ave.: before-photo 1 | before-photo 2
Repair and Rehabilitation of City Paths and Sidewalks
Repair and rehabilitation of City paths and stairways, including the Oakmore Stairs. Pedestrian paths and stairs have generally received less attention and funding for upkeep and maintenance than streets and sidewalks.
Impact: Improved access and quality of life to residents and businesses, as the result of improving this alternative transportation mode.
Examples: Oakmore Stairs and Trestle Glen Stairs
Oakmore Stairs
Photos: during | after 1 | after 2
2004 Partners in Preservation Award from the Oakland Heritage Alliance (.jpg)
SF Chronicle article/photo
Trestle Glen Stairs
Photo: before
(Information as of January 25, 2007)
The Trestle Glen Stairs consist of two flights of stairs from Trestle Glen Road to Bowles Place and from Bowles Place to Van Sicklen Place. There are approximately 400 linear feet of new and rehabilitated stairs replacing the existing unsafe pathways.
The Engineering Design Division of the Public works Agency has completed the construction documents and the final design preserves and reflects the historic character of the existing stairs. The new stairs will meet the current ADA (American with Disabilities Act) standards and comply with the current building codes. Sections of the new 4-foot wide stairs will consist of cantilevered redwood timber construction and will have a handrail on both sides.
Engineering Design held a community workshop in the spring of 2005 to review the design elements and the construction schedules. We have reviewed the final plans with the residents adjacent to the two flights of stairs and we have completed the minor revisions to the plans based on community input and existing site conditions. The Public Works Agency recently received bids from contractors and we are planning to start construction in the spring of 2007 primarily because the winter weather conditions can result in slope instability, which is not conducive to construction. Also a Spring 2007 start date will minimize the impact of construction on or near the adjacent properties.
The project is fully funded as of July 2005 and the Public Works Agency received the additional funding from the City Council for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. The funding for the project is provided in part by the ACTIA half-cent sales tax and the construction costs are estimated to be approximately $350,000.
Roadway Slide Repair
This ongoing project funds various roadway and slide repair projects. Examples include the Exeter Drive erosion repair project, which restored the roadway and improved storm drains to prevent future erosion, and the Shepherd Canyon retaining wall project, which reconstructed the broken retaining wall and restored the bike path.
Exeter Drive Erosion Repair photos: during 1 | during 2
Shepherd Canyon Retaining Wall photos: before | during | after 1 | after 2