Various locations throughout the city of hayward improve traffic signal hardware, install pedestrian countdown signal heads, and improve intersection

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $155,000 through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP, CFDA 20.272) to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on November 24, 2025, for safety improvements at various intersections throughout the City of Hayward, California. The funded project encompasses three primary deliverables: upgrading traffic signal hardware at multiple locations, installing pedestrian countdown signal heads to enhance crossing safety, and improving intersection lighting infrastructure. The award is scheduled for ultimate completion by April 2, 2027.

This formula grant reflects HSIP's core mission to achieve significant reductions in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads through data-driven, performance-focused safety enhancements. The intersection and pedestrian-focused improvements funded under this award—including signal modernization and countdown signalization—represent typical HSIP-eligible investments in localized safety infrastructure. Caltrans, as California's state transportation authority, serves as the implementing agency for FHWA formula allocations, executing eligible activities within federal program guidelines across the state's transportation network.

Project description

Various locations throughout the city of hayward improve traffic signal hardware, install pedestrian countdown signal heads, and improve intersection lighting