Grand/West Grand Avenue Rapid Corridors Project
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
AC Transit’s Grand Avenue/West Grand Avenue Rapid Corridors Project aims to enhance reliability and reduce travel time by improving traffic signals and upgrading or relocating bus stops. The traffic signal work was completed in 2023, and work is currently underway to implement the bus stop changes. These adjustments represent the initial steps to enhance transit operations along the Grand Avenue/West Grand Avenue corridor in Oakland and bring enhanced bus service for lines 12, NL, and 805 closer to the improvements recommended in the AC Transit Major Corridors Study.
Construction Timeline:
Winter/Spring 2025
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Construction
Construction for this project will occur during Winter/Spring 2025. Crews will relocate and improve bus stops, as well as, repave sidewalks. During construction, lanes may be shifted to allow room for the crews to work. The work will impact sidewalks, parking, loading zones, traffic and require the temporary closure of local bus stops.
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For construction related questions and comments you can contact the VSCE Rapid Corridors outreach team:
Email: rapidcorridors@vsceinc.com
Phone: 888-642-4555
How to Prepare
- An advanced notice will be mailed approximately four to six weeks prior to the start of construction. This notice will provide details about the project, how to contact the community outreach, details about a public information session explaining the project and construction timeline. A 72-hour notice will be delivered to impacted addresses to notify residents, businesses and property owners before construction begins.
- Reschedule deliveries: Plan to schedule deliveries for a different day or use other loading zones.
- Alternative parking: Temporary street parking closures might require you to locate different parking areas. To avoid being towed, please do not park in restricted areas.
- Reduce Speed: Watch out for construction workers and equipment.
Construction Schedule – Fall 2024 to Spring 2025
| Type of Work | Approximate Duration (per location) | Approximate Construction Date | Impacts to Parking |
| Curb and Concrete Work | 7 days | February – March 2025 | Yes |
| Bus Stop Relocations / New Installations | 1 day | March 2025 | Yes |
| Underground Cable Installation | 1-2 days | February – April 2025 | Yes |
| Traffic Signal Changes/ Signage/Striping | 1 day | February – April 2025 | No |
Bus Stop Adjustments
| Bus Stops (Bus Stop ID) | Direction | Impacted Service | Changes | Parking changes |
| W Grand Ave & Adeline St (59180) | EB | Line NL | Longer bus stop | -1 |
| W Grand Ave & Market St (53535) | EB | Line NL | No change | - |
| W Grand Ave & Brush St | EB | Line NL | New bus stop at far side | -6 |
| W Grand Ave & Brush St | WB | Line NL | New bus stop at far side, sidewalk improvements | -2 |
| Grand Ave & Park View Terrace (58819) | WB | Lines 12, 805 | Sidewalk improvements | - |
| Grand Ave & Park View Terrace (58185) | EB | Lines 12, 805 | No change | - |
| Grand Ave & Perkins St (55542) | WB | Lines 12, 805, NL | Sidewalk improvements | - |
| Grand Ave & Perkins St (55144) | EB | Lines 12, 805, NL | Longer bus stop by moving bike share station 50 feet to east | -2 |
| Grand Ave & Staten Ave (51351) | WB | Lines 12, 805 | Remove stop | +2 |
| Grand Ave & Staten Ave (56442) | EB | Lines 12, 805 | Remove stop | +3 |
| Grand Ave & Euclid Ave (56446) | WB | Lines 12, 805 | No change | - |
| Grand Ave & Euclid Ave (52247) | EB | Lines 12, 805 | Longer bus stop | -1 |
Project Elements
- Bus Stop Improvements: Relocating and upgrading bus stops will improve reliability and reduce travel time. The longer curbs and sidewalk enhancements at stops will provide better access to the buses. There are several factors that determine changes to an existing bus stop. Considerations include safety, adjacent land uses, accessibility and bus operations. Maintaining proper bus stop spacing (i.e. how close was the previous stop and how far is the next stop), per AC Transit Board Policy 501, supports reliable and on-time local bus service.
The project will relocate near-side bus stops (located immediately before crossing intersections) to far-side bus stops (located immediately after crossing intersections) to enhance rider and pedestrian safety. Relocating bus stops from near-side to far-side allows buses to better utilize traffic signal changes, facilitating smoother re-entry into traffic. It also improves pedestrian safety by ensuring pedestrians cross the intersection behind the buses, which increases visibility and reduces potential hazards. These changes are expected to enhance safety and promote healthier, more equitable mobility for all, in alignment with recently adopted policies by the City of Oakland.
Project Schedule
- Spring 2021: Virtual Community Meeting, survey and public input period for the Grand Avenue/West Grand Avenue Rapid Corridors Project. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a workshop for this project was held virtually on Zoom on June 8, 6 to 7:30 pm.
- Summer 2021 - Fall 2021: Finalization of project design
- Winter/Spring 2025: Construction