Award to Support Bike Share, EV Charging, and Traffic Safety Projects
On May 28, the Alameda County Transportation Commission (CTC) approved over $1.6 million in funding for the City of Alameda. The awards will go toward a bike share pilot program, curbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers, and traffic safety projects. The grants represent a strong investment in safety and connectivity in Alameda’s West End while also expanding access to EV charging citywide.
The City will receive $757,000 to launch a three-year Bay Wheels bike share pilot program on the West End. That funding will support transportation options during the Oakland Alameda Access Project (OAAP) construction. The City will conduct outreach this summer to help determine locations for eight funded stations, with the program expected to launch in early 2027. Joining Bay Wheels will connect Alameda residents and visitors to the only regional bike share network serving cities like Oakland and San Francisco.
Alameda CTC also approved $289,000 in funding to install 14 new curbside EV chargers in Alameda. Nine chargers will be located in equity priority areas. In partnership with it’s electric, this program aims to serve drivers who are without access to at-home charging.
Finally, the City will receive $149,000 to construct preliminary striping improvements on the Lincoln Avenue/Marshall Way/Pacific Avenue Corridor west of Wilma Chan Way, and $440,000 to complete the design for the Willie Stargell Avenue Complete Street Corridor.
Funding sources for these grants include Measure BB, the voter-approved one-cent countywide sales tax dedicated to transportation improvements; and the Transportation Fund for Clean Air, which uses a $4 vehicle registration fee for programs to reduce motor vehicle emissions.
For more information on Alameda transportation projects, visit the City’s Transportation webpage.
