The City of Alameda is restriping Park Street between San Jose Avenue and Webb Avenue this month. Similar to the recent changes on Webster Street [1], this project will improve access for motor vehicles, persons with disabilities, commercial loading, transit, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
[2]The parklets and changes to parking zones away from the curb were initially developed in October 2020 and March 2021 to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those changes were approved by the City through October 31, 2021, and then extended through November 2023.
On July 5, 2023, City Council approved concepts [3] to retain the three lane configurations on Park Street and Webster Street, but to move the parking back to the curb and to utilize the excess space by adding bicycle lanes. New short-term, loading, and ADA parking zones were approved as well. (See the approved concepts for Webster Street [4] and Park Street [5].)
The City restriped Webster Street [6] in April 2024, and will restripe Park Street [7] this month.
What’s new?
- Easier parking: On-street parking will return to the curb.
- Clear markings: Designated disabled and short-term parking spaces will be added. Red curbs will indicate areas where no parking is permitted at any time. Double parking in bike lanes is always prohibited, and violators will be ticketed.
- Parklet protection: Green concrete barriers will be installed to protect existing parklets.
- Safer cycling: Painted bike lanes will be added, and bike racks will be upgraded to maximize storage for all types of bicycles.
Construction schedule
Most construction will take place overnight, Monday through Friday, to minimize the impact on local businesses and daytime traffic. The road will not be closed to traffic, but road users may experience disruptions in travel routes, temporary loss of parking spaces, noise, and dust. Access for emergency vehicles will always be maintained.
The City appreciates our community’s cooperation and patience during this construction period.
More info
For answers to questions or more information about the project, call Public Works Department Assistant Engineer Aaliyah Douglas at 510-747-7900 or email [email protected] [8].
Additional information is available on the City of Alameda’s Commercial Streets [9] web page.