Want a Truly Grand Avenue at Lake Merritt from Broadway to Elwood?
(Updated 3/2025) OakDOT has reviewed the traffic and transit analysis and preferred alternative designs with AC Transit and will continue to work closely with AC Transit staff to ensure that the project reflects the needs of transit and paratransit riders along the Grand Avenue corridor. AC Transit supports this near-term repaving project moving forward with the preferred concept.
OakDOT will be conducting stakeholder outreach to discuss the design details for each segment of the Grand Avenue Corridor.
April 2, 2025: Presentation to Grand Avenue Business Association (GABA)
April 26, 2025: Grand Lake Farmer’s Market Tabling Event (at “Free Speech Zone” near Starter Bakery on Lake Park Avenue)
May 21, 2025: Presentation to Grand Lake Neighbors Association
May 12, 2025: Presentation to Adams Point Neighbors Association
Spring/Summer 2025: Corridor walks to talk to businesses, other pop-up events and outreach.
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OakDOT Preferred Concept, 3/2025
Will these updated designs really reduce traffic violence?
What We Want
- The city’s initial Grand Ave redesign from Broadway to Elwood Street: improved pedestrian safety with bulb-outs, refuge islands, and signals.
- Family-friendly 2-way cycle track to extend the existing cycle track on the west side of the lake through to the east end of the lake (columns), and a protected bike lane west-bound as well.
- Improved access to bus service.
- 2-lane roadway, one in each direction.
What You Can Do
- Sign our Petition in support of the best designs that do not compromise safety and comfort for those who walk, who bike, and who take Transit.
- Email info@wobo.org to volunteer to help with outreach to the business district and neighborhoods
