Construction starts next week at the following locations:
International Boulevard between 41st and 44th Avenues
Why is AC Transit building BRT?
The
East Bay Bus Rapid Transit Project (BRT) is a multimillion-dollar
investment in our community. BRT will make trips faster, on an entirely
new curb-to-curb roadway surface. A series of center-median and curbside
stations will be framed with innovative lighting, landscaping, security
cameras, and onboard Wi-Fi access along the corridor to name a few.
Thousands of riders will soon experience improved transit to jobs,
shopping, healthcare services, schools, and much more.
What is BRT?
AC
Transit is building the East Bay's first BRT. Think of BRT as
light-rail on wheels. It will operate mostly inside a bus only lane
along the 9.5-mile International Boulevard/E. 14th Street corridor
between San Leandro BART and downtown Oakland.
What can the public expect while station construction is underway?
Safety
is AC Transit’s foremost priority. Crews will install concrete barriers
in the center of the road. The barriers are needed to protect workers
as they build BRT’s train-like center-median stations and will remain in
place throughout construction. Crossing International Boulevard will
remain accessible; although there will be times when certain crosswalks
will be temporarily closed or relocated.
How long will BRT be under construction?
BRT
broke ground in January 2017 and is expected to be completed in 2019.
To minimize disruptions we are building the BRT system in separate
stages.
Is there help for businesses during construction?
Yes,
the City of Oakland is offering free Technical Assistance to businesses
located in Oakland along the BRT corridor. Please contact Susan Villarreal of the
Housing and Community Development Department for more information:
Susana Villarreal
City of Oakland, Housing and Community Development Department
510-238-7794 office
510-773-6375 mobile
SVillarreal@oaklandnet.com
Additionally,
AC Transit’s BRT Outreach Team is available to assist merchants in
mitigating temporary construction impacts such as: ensuring driveways
remain clear, entrances to homes and businesses are clear, and that
parking disruptions are reduced as much as possible.
AC
Transit encourages residents, riders, and the community at large to
support businesses located in the construction zones, especially during
the construction period.
Will International Boulevard see closures during construction?
No.
A lane of travel, in each direction, will remain open at all times.
However, we encourage businesses and residents alike to allow extra
travel time in construction zones.
Are bus stops affected during construction?
Yes. To protect the safety of riders, bus operators and construction crews
some bus stops will be temporarily relocated. Temporary stops will be
relocated in close proximity to the original bus stop. Affected bus
stops will have a "Yellow Notice" designating it as temporarily out of
service.
What is the impact on parking during construction?
AC
Transit is working closely with the Cities of Oakland and San Leandro
to preserve parking while construction is underway. To safely build
BRT's innovative platform stations, some parking will require removal in
designated areas. To minimize impacts on merchants, temporary and
permanent yellow loading zones are being added in the immediate
construction zone. AC Transit strongly request that motorists not park
in any yellow loading zones.
Where can I find the final parking layout?
We have assembled the Final Parking Plan online. Please visit brt.actransit.org/construction/parking/
Will construction mean changes to left or U-turns?
Building
the East Bay’s most efficient transit system will mean reducing and, in
some instances, temporarily prohibiting left turns and U-turns along
International Boulevard during construction. At some intersections, the
eliminated turns will become permanent. Nevertheless, you will always
have access to your business or home.
Where can I get more information?
AC
Transit is committed to addressing your concerns and providing access
to BRT information. Feel free to contact our Outreach Team by telephone
or by visiting the
BRT Information Center:
3322 A International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601
510.891.5478
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
brt@actransit.org
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