BRT Construction Sites through October 24, 2018

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BRT Construction Sites through November 7th, 2018

The repaving of International Boulevard is underway! New blacktop is another exciting improvement of AC Transit’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project: a first-of-its-kind bus transit service beginning December 2019.

AC Transit is committed to providing the most accurate information for anyone seeking information along the 9.5-mile BRT corridor. Currently, construction crews are hard at work building BRT stations, installing new wheelchair accessible curb ramps, modern traffic signals, LED street lighting and more innovative improvements in the following neighborhoods.

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What a difference a week makes! Before-and-after photos of roadway work on Davis St. in San Leandro. (10/11 and 10/18/18)

EASTLAKE — East 12th Street and International  Boulevard Between Lake Merritt Boulevard and 14th Avenue

  • Building new sidewalk or curb ramp
  • Removing old concrete
  • Underground utilities work
  • Installing traffic signal

SAN ANTONIO — International Boulevard Between 14th Avenue and 29th Avenue

  • Removing old concrete
  • Building new roadway
  • Building new sidewalk or curb ramp
  • Underground utilities work
  • Installing communications network

FRUITVALE — International Boulevard Between 29th Avenue and 42nd/Seminary Avenue

  • Removing old concrete
  • Building new roadway
  • Underground utilities work
  • Paving

ELMHURST — International Boulevard Between 73rd Avenue and Durant Avenue 

  • Removing old concrete
  • Paving
  • Building new sidewalk or curb ramp
  • Installing traffic signal
  • Building new roadway
  • Building BRT station
  • Underground utilities work
  • Installing communications network

SAN LEANDRO — East 14th Street From Durant Avenue to San Leandro Boulevard

  • Building new roadway
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A newly-upgraded traffic signal at 82nd Ave. and International Blvd. improves both pedestrian and driver safety. (10/22/18)
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A new wheelchair-accessible curb ramp at the corner of 81st Ave. and International Blvd. makes it easier for seniors to get around. (10/22/18)

Regular construction updates are also available on the BRT website in our Construction section. Construction updates are also available on our social media platforms: @rideactbrt.

Please Note: field conditions and weather may affect schedules and construction zone locations. AC Transit encourages businesses and residents alike to allow extra travel time


About AC Transit’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

BRT is a $216 million investment in the community. BRT bus service mirrors the frequency, reliability and safety of light-rail train service without the high cost of building a rail line. BRT will operate along a 9.5-mile corridor between downtown Oakland and the San Leandro BART Station, primarily along International Boulevard and East 14th Street.

Members of our BRT Outreach Team are on the International Boulevard corridor daily to answer questions and provide the latest updates.

Our BRT Community Outreach Team is ready to provide individualized BRT presentations to your neighborhood groups, community organizations and businesses. If you’d like to make comments, ask questions or schedule a presentation, please contact our Outreach Team at:

BRT Information Center
3322A International Boulevard
Oakland CA 94601

brt@actransit.org | 510.891.5478

To learn more, visit the BRT website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.