Property owners in Oakland are responsible for repairing damaged sidewalks adjacent to their property per state and local laws. Sidewalk Permits from the City are required for sidewalk repairs larger than 25 square feet. A licensed contractor should perform all other repairs.
Utilities lines are being moved underground in some places to increase safety and improve aesthetics
We contribute to the public's safety. We install, repair and replace traffic signs, poles and street markings on Oakland's public roads.
The following sections outline the different categories of projects funded by the Measure B, Measure BB, and VRF programs.
The Alameda County Transportation Commission's Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP) is a 30-year plan that includes strict accountability measures to ensure all funds are spent on approved projects. It requires an open and transparent public process to allocate the funds.
Explore new transportation initiatives and projects funded by Measure B, BB, and VRF funds
In October 2016, the City of Oakland’s first-ever Department of Transportation, released an ambitious Strategic Plan emphasizing managing streets and sidewalks with the values of equity, safety, sustainability and trust. We have reported out periodically on our progress implementing those strategies and priorities, most recently with the publication of our Five-Year Accomplishments Report in June 2022.
NOTE: the Broadway Shuttle is currently suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City of Oakland’s Planning Code (Title 17), regulates activities that occur in different zones throughout the City of Oakland. Since there is currently no one activity category for Short-Term Residential Rentals, rentals of all kinds fall under Permanent Residential Activities, Semi-Transient Residential Activities, Bed and Breakfast Residential Activities and Transient Habitation Commercial Activities.
These guidelines supersede and replace the October 17, 2016 Interim Update to Transportation CEQA Thresholds and Guidelines and the City of Oakland Transportation Impact Study Guidelines (2013).
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