Since the Pedestrian Plan was adopted by City Council in 2017, there have been significant pedestrian safety improvements across the city.
The Pedestrian Plan identified the "High Injury Network," a set of 34 high-injury corridors and 37 high-injury intersections which make up just 2% of Oakland's streets but where 36% of pedestrian collisions happen. This network of high-injury corridors and intersections was identified by analyzing seven years pedestrian crashes (2008-2014) as well as the physical characteristics of the roadway and prioritized based on equity, safety, and walkability.
Plan Implementation
Plan Creation
In 2017, the City of Oakland completed an update of the Pedestrian Plan that reflects Oakland’s changing conditions, needs and priorities. An update to the plan adopted in 2002, the 2017 Pedestrian Plan:
- Incorporated up-to-date information on existing conditions
- Refined the City’s pedestrian vision and goals; and
- Outlined a five-year work plan of specific, high-priority and cost-effective improvements, programs and policies
The Plan is coordinated with three other important pedestrian-related planning efforts currently underway:
- Development of design guidelines for creating “complete streets”- streets that are safe, attractive and convenient for all users
- Downtown Specific Plan; and
- ADA Transition Plan
About the Community Process
The planning process for the Pedestrian Plan Update was guided by a Pedestrian Advisory Group (PAG), formerly the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The PAG wass made up of representatives from the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission, disabled and senior communities, and schools and community groups that are working to make Oakland a better place to walk. The PAG meets at key stages during the process to review draft work and advise on upcoming activities.
In addition, there was a brief survey to understand the needs and concerns of pedestrians in Oakland, identify the main barriers to walking and hear ideas for improving walking conditions. After receiving nearly 600 responses the survey is now closed. Thank you to all who participated.
Related Resources
Below are links to resources and other planning efforts related to the Pedestrian Plan update:
Posted: September 9th, 2018 1:02 PM
Last Updated: July 19th, 2024 4:18 PM