Bancroft AVE, from E 14TH ST to north city limit (durant AVE); williams ST, from SAN leandro blvd to neptune DR install class IV bike lanes, high VIS

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) a Project Grant totaling $4,518,243 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 19, 2025. This award funds comprehensive multimodal transportation improvements across two corridors in California: Bancroft Avenue from East 14th Street to the North City Limit (Durant Avenue) and Williams Street from San Leandro Boulevard to Neptune Drive. The project scope includes installation of Class IV bike lanes, high-visibility and raised crosswalks, traffic signal modifications, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), along with supporting infrastructure such as new sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter improvements, bus islands, and bus shelters.

With a project completion deadline of June 30, 2029, this award reflects federal investment priorities in pedestrian and bicycle facility enhancements and multimodal connectivity improvements. The project will be administered by Caltrans through established state transportation planning processes and requires coordination with FHWA oversight mechanisms, including appropriate environmental reviews and compliance with established design and construction standards. These improvements align with the Highway Planning and Construction program's mandate to support safety enhancements and multimodal network development across the nation's transportation infrastructure.

Project description

Bancroft AVE, from E 14TH ST to north city limit (durant AVE); williams ST, from SAN leandro blvd to neptune DR install class IV bike lanes, high visibility crosswalks, raised crosswalks, traffic signal modifications, installation of rrfb, new sidewalks, driveways, and curb and gutter, install bus islands and bus shelters