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City of Oakland

Embarcadero West Rail Safety Project - Phase 1

(OVR/MARKET AND OAK)

Transportation Management Plan

January 2026

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Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction

Purpose of Document

Project Description

Construction Area and Schedule

Document Overview

Chapter 2. Existing Transportation Conditions

Traffic Volumes

Transit Network

Bicycle Network

Pedestrian Facilities

Chapter 3. Transportation Management Strategies

Public Information Strategies

Motorist Information Strategies

Incident Management Strategies

Construction Strategies

TMP Coordination During Construction

Chapter 4. Temporary Traffic Control Requirements

Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access

Work Around Active Railroad Tracks

Chapter 5. Stage Assessment

Stage 1: Adeline OVR at Market Street

Stage 2: Adeline OVR At-Grade Railroad Crossing

Stage 3: Market Street between Embarcadero West and 3rd Street

Stage 4: Embarcadero West at Oak Street

Chapter 6. Other Construction Activities and Timing

Concurrent Construction Projects

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List of Tables Table 1. Construction Schedule and Construction Areas by Stage

Table 2. Traffic Handling - Stage 1A

Table 3. Traffic Handling - Stage 1B

Table 4. Traffic Handling - Stage 1C

Table 5. Traffic Handling - Stage 2A

Table 6. Traffic Handling - Stage 2B

Table 7. Traffic Handling - Stage 2C

Table 8. Traffic Handling - Stage 3A

Table 9. Traffic Handling - Stage 3B

Table 10. Traffic Handling - Stage 3C

Table 11. Traffic Handling - Stage 3D

Table 12. Traffic Handling - Stage 3E

Table 13. Traffic Handling - Stage 4A

Table 14. Traffic Handling - Stage 4B

Table 15. Traffic Handling - Stage 4C

Table 16. Traffic Handling - Stage 4D

Table 17. Traffic Handling - Stage 4E

Table 18. Traffic Handling - Stage 4F

Table 19. Traffic Handling - Stage 4G

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List of Figures Figure 1. Construction Areas by Stage

Figure 2. Existing Transit Network

Figure 3. Existing Bikeways (Market Street)

Figure 4. Existing Bikeways (Oak Street)

Figure 5. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 1A

Figure 6. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 2A

Figure 7. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 2B

Figure 8. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 3A

Figure 9. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 3B

Figure 10. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 3C

Figure 11. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 4B

Figure 12. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 4C

Figure 13. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 4E

Figure 14. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 4F

Appendices Appendix A Traffic Handling Plans

Appendix B Lane Closure Charts

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Purpose of Document The purpose of this Transportation Management Plan (TMP) is to provide a comprehensive strategy for the prevention and mitigation of the construction impacts during Phase I of the Embarcadero West Safety Improvements Project. The major objectives of the TMP are to maintain the safe and efficient movement of motorized vehicles, transit passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and commercial traffic through the construction zone and provide public awareness of potential impacts.

Project Description The City of Oakland, in cooperation with the Port of Oakland and Union Pacific Railroad, plans to enhance safety, improve access to the waterfront, and increase train reliability for people and goods movement in the city’s waterfront district. Phase I of the project includes the following key elements:

• Redevelopment of the Overweight Vehicle Route (OVR): Restore the overweight vehicle corridor between Middle Harbor Road to Market Street to improve freight and vehicular connectivity.

• Bikeway Infrastructure: Construct two-way cycle tracks and related pedestrian improvements, including bulb-outs, along Embarcadero West (between Alice Street and Oak Street) and along Oak Street (between 3rd Street and Embarcadero West).

• Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enhancements: Install bulb-outs, curb extensions, and rail safety gates on Embarcadero West at Market Street and at Oak Street.

• Roadway Reconfiguration: Reconfigure Embarcadero West (between OVR and Martin Luther King Jr.

Way) and Market Street (between Embarcadero West and 3rd Street), including bulb-outs at the Market Street/3rd Street intersection.

• New Traffic Signal: Install a new traffic signal at Embarcadero West and Oak Street with a bike phase.

Construction Area and Schedule Phase I construction is scheduled to last approximately 80 weeks, from September 2026 through April 2028, and will be organized into four stages covering different roadway segments:

• Stage 1 – OVR between Middle Harbor Road and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks

• Stage 2 – Embarcadero West between UPRR tracks and Martin Luther King Jr. Way

• Stage 3 – Market Street between Embarcadero West and 3rd Street

• Stage 4 – Embarcadero West between Webster and Oak Streets, and Oak Street between Embarcadero West and 3rd Street

Table 1 presents the construction schedule, general construction areas, and proposed activities for stage.

Figure 1 illustrates the construction areas for each substage.

Embarcadero West Rail Safety and Access Improvements Project – Phase I

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Table 1. Construction Schedule and Construction Areas by Stage

Stage Sub- Stage

Duration (Weeks) Construction Area Construction Activities Traffic Handling

A 4 OVR between Matson Gate and Embarcadero West Construct new driveway Close westbound OVR

B 2 OVR/Matson Gate Intersection Connect northbound Adeline Street to OVR N/A

C 2 Northbound Adeline Street between Matson Gate and OVR

Construct new intersection N/A

A 6 OVR/Embarcadero West Intersection

Reconfigure eastbound Embarcadero West

Close eastbound Embarcadero West

B 6 Eastbound Embarcadero West between OVR and MLK Jr. Way

Reconfigure westbound Embarcadero West

Close westbound Embarcadero West

C 1 Westbound Embarcadero West between MLK Jr. Way and OVR Construct intersection N/A

A 6 Embarcadero West/Market Street Intersection Reconfigure roadway

Close northbound and southbound Market Street

B 6 Market Street between Embarcadero West and driveway to Sincere Home Décor

Reconfigure northbound Market Street

Close northbound Market Street

C 6 Northbound Market Street between driveway to Sincere Home Décor and 3rd Street

Reconfigure southbound Market Street

Close southbound Market Street

D 6 Market Street/3rd Street Intersection

Construct bulb outs at northwest and northeast corners

Close westbound Bike Lanes (Class II) on 3rd Street

E 2 Market Street/3rd Street Intersection Reconfigure intersection N/A

A 1 Northbound Oak Street south of Embarcadero West

Reconfigure northbound Bike Lanes on Oak Street

Close Westbound Bike Lanes (Class IV) on Oak Street

B 6 Westbound Embarcadero West between Oak Street and Webster Street

Reconfigure westbound Embarcadero West

Close westbound Embarcadero West

C 6 Eastbound Embarcadero West between Oak Street and Webster Street

Reconfigure eastbound Embarcadero West

Close westbound Embarcadero West

D 6 Eastbound EW to southbound Oak Street

Connect bike lane from Embarcadero West to Oak Street

N/A

E 6 Oak Street between EW and 2nd Street Reconfigure roadway Close north and southbound Oak Street

F 6 Southbound Oak Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Street Reconfigure roadway Close southbound Oak

Street

G 1 Northbound Oak Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Street Reconfigure roadway N/A

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Figure 1. Construction Areas by Stage

Document Overview This document is organized into seven chapters as summarized below:

• Chapter 1 Introduction: Provides background information about the project and describes the purpose of the TMP.

• Chapter 2 Existing Transportation Conditions: Describes the existing transportation network and conditions that the project construction will be layered onto.

• Chapter 3 Transportation Management Strategies: Outlines TMP strategies, including Public Information Strategies, Motorist Information Strategies, Incident Management Strategies, and Construction Strategies.

• Chapter 4 Temporary Traffic Control Requirements: Describes relevant requirements during construction within the public right-of-way that affects vehicular and pedestrian access, including work near active railroad tracks.

• Chapter 5 Stage Assessment: Describes traffic handling strategies, including lane closure charts, developed to minimize disruption and ensure safe passage for all users throughout each stage.

• Chapter 6 Other Construction Activities and Timing: Summarizes overlapping construction activities and the coordination plan.

• Chapter 7 Conclusions: Highlights the key conclusions of the TMP.

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Chapter 2. Existing Transportation Conditions

This section documents the existing transportation conditions that the project’s construction activities would be layered onto. It describes the existing roadways, traffic volumes, transit and bicycle facilities, and special curb uses in the project area.

Traffic Volumes Embarcadero West is an east-west roadway providing access through the Jack London Square neighborhood in Oakland. It generally consists of one travel lane in each direction, with active UPRR and Amtrak passenger rail tracks running in the center of the roadway. On-street parking is prohibited between OVR and MLK Jr. Way, (Stages 1 and 2 construction area) but available between Webster and Oak Streets (Stage 4 construction area).

Average daily traffic (ADT) volumes on Embarcadero West are as follows:

• Eastbound: 540 (west of Market Street), 326 (between Market Street and MLK Jr. Way), 1,754 (between Webster and Oak Streets)

• Westbound: 510 (west of Market Street), 97 (between Market Street and MLK Jr. Way), 1,171 (between Webster and Oak Streets)

Market Street is a north-south roadway extending from the Howard Terminal in the south and continuing north to become Sacramento Street in Berkeley. Between Embarcadero West and 3rd Street, it provides three southbound lanes and one northbound lane. Parking is prohibited on both sides of the street. ADT volumes in this segment are:

• Northbound: 582

• Southbound: 968

Oak Street is a north-south roadway extending between Embarcadero in the south to Lakeside Drive in the north. It provides one travel lane in each direction with Class II bike lanes on both sides. On-street parking is provided on both sides between Embarcadero West and 2nd Street. ADT volumes in this segment are:

• Northbound: 3,298

• Southbound: 3,147

Transit Network The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) operates two bus routes (Routes 12 and 72) in the general Jack London Square area, but neither of these routes operate along the segments of Embarcadero West or Market Street and Oak Street that would be affected by the Phase I construction. Figure 2 illustrates the existing transit network in the study area.

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Figure 2. Existing Transit Network

Bicycle Network There are no existing bicycle facilities along Embarcadero West. Market Street has Class II bike lanes north of 3rd Street. Oak Street has Class IIB buffered bike lanes north of Embarcadero West and Class IV separated bike lanes south of Embarcadero West.1 Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the existing bike facilities near Market Street and Oak Street, respectively.

Bicycle activity along Embarcadero West in the construction area is generally low, with approximately 1 bicyclist observed near Market Street and 7 bicyclists observed near Oak Street during the PM peak hour.

Market Street carries approximately 1 bicyclist, and Oak Street carries about 17 bicyclists during the PM peak hour.

1 Class II bike lanes are one-way lanes designated for bicycle use, marked with pavement striping and signage. Class IIB facilities are buffered bicycle lanes, which enhance Class II lanes by adding diagonal or chevron striping between the bicycle lane and adjacent vehicle lanes. Class IV bikeways are protected lanes reserved for bicycles, physically separated from motor vehicle traffic by a barrier.

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Figure 3. Existing Bikeways (Market Street)

Figure 4. Existing Bikeways (Oak Street)

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Pedestrian Facilities Embarcadero West does not have sidewalks or crosswalks between OVR and Martin Luther King Jr. Way (Stages 1 and 2 construction area), but sidewalks are present on the south side between Webster Street and Oak Street (Stage 4 construction area). Market Street has sidewalks on both sides and crosswalks on the north and south legs of the Market Street/3rd Street intersection (Stage 3 construction area). Oak Street has sidewalks on both sides, with crosswalks on the west and south legs of the Embarcadero West/Oak Street intersection (Stage 4 construction area).

Pedestrian volumes are generally low, with approximately 2 pedestrian crossings at the Embarcadero West/Market Street intersection and 9 pedestrian crossings at the Market Street/3rd Street intersection during the PM peak hour. Pedestrian activity is high at the Embarcadero West/Oak Street intersection, with about 113 pedestrians observed crossing during the PM peak hour.

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Chapter 3. Transportation Management Strategies

This section describes the TMP strategies for mitigating construction-related traffic delays that may result from lane restrictions or closures in a work zone. The TMP strategies are designed to improve mobility as well as safety for the traveling public and construction workers. Four broad categories of transportation management strategies will be employed, including:

• Public Information Strategies

• Motorist Information Strategies

• Incident Management Strategies

• Construction Strategies

It should be noted that this draft TMP is a conceptual plan designed to give stakeholders the opportunity to express their concerns and issues about the impact of construction and facilitate further refinement of the final documents for this project.

Public Information Strategies Public information is an essential component of the construction traffic management plan for a major project.

The goals of the public information campaign are to improve public awareness and understanding of the project construction and its potential impacts prior to construction and to inform the public about available TMP strategies, such as traffic flow restrictions and alternative travel routes. The campaign should start several months prior to initiating major construction. This section provides an overview of various public information strategies that will be used to inform stakeholders, local agencies, and the general public about ongoing construction.

• Business and Community Outreach: City will inform businesses and residents who will be directly impacted by construction, lane closures, and parking and loading displacement resulting from construction.

• Outreach to AC Transit: City will coordinate with AC Transit regarding lane closures, bus operation, and stop relocation on Embarcadero West during construction.

• Media Outreach: City will utilize both traditional and social media to disseminate project information on a regular basis.

• Press Releases, Mailers, and Flyers: City will release both general and specific press releases concerning the project’s construction activities. Releases will include details about the date and time of construction activities along with maps and graphics to highlight potential traffic impacts. City will also consider distributing informational mailers and flyers to explain the project construction in detail.

• Telephone Hotlines: Project signs will be posted in the project area with contact information to enable the public to report any concerns and issues about the project to the City’s Major Project Division.

Complaints will be logged and tracked to ensure that they are addressed.

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• Project Webpage: Anticipated traffic congestion and traffic detouring will be posted and detailed on the project website (https://www.oaklandca.gov/Government/Oakland-Improvement- Projects/Embarcadero-West-Rail-Safety-and-Access-Improvements). The website will also provide resources for community outreach, a media gallery, and updates and highlights on the project. City staff will provide regular updates. The project website will also have contact information for general inquiries, public outreach, and construction updates.

Motorist Information Strategies Motorist information strategies provide an advance warning regarding changing lane conditions, potential delays, and alternative routes/detours during construction. These strategies include portable and fixed changeable message signs, construction area signage, and traffic control devices.

• Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS): The function of PCMS is to alert drivers to changing travel conditions in the construction area, such as lane closures, alternate routes, expected delays, and upcoming roadway or intersection closures. This information provides drivers the opportunity to change routes or adjust travel plans. The Project Resident Manager is responsible for monitoring message content and PCMS deployment. PCMS locations will be identified on the traffic control plans to be prepared by the Contractor. PCMS will be used throughout construction, and locations will vary depending upon the sequence of work and specific traffic control requirements for each construction activity.

• Construction Area Signage and Traffic Control Devices: Construction and warning signs in the construction area will provide information about immediate road hazards to motorists. Signage will be installed by the Contractor for key alternative route/detour routes prior to the start of the alternative route/detour. Traffic Control Plans submitted by the Contractor for approval by the Resident Engineer (RE) will include the location and description of temporary striping, pavement markings, signs, portable changeable message signs, and other traffic control devices necessary to provide and maintain the number and width of traffic lanes specified and to provide and maintain passage and protection for pedestrians.

Incident Management Strategies The Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP) is used to provide enhanced enforcement services to assist in patrolling construction zones. In general, the Contractor will be required to provide traffic control flaggers during working hours to ensure the efficient flow of traffic and safety of pedestrians. The number of officers and flaggers deployed as part of a traffic control plan will be based on construction activities and phasing through the intersections. The number of personnel and the locations to which they will be assigned will be reflected in the traffic control plans that the Contractor submits. The Contractor will provide five copies of the traffic control plan to the RE for review 10 working days before construction.

In the case of a traffic incident, including but not limited to excessive delays, lane blockages, or malfunctioning traffic signals, the Contractor shall inform the RE, who will contact the Police Department and assign officers to intersections to supplement the Contractor’s traffic control operation.

Construction Strategies The construction strategies listed below will be implemented to minimize the impact of construction activities on traffic circulation within the project area:

• Speed Reduction Zone: Enforce speed reductions up to 15 miles per hour during construction for sections with substandard lane widths and at any other locations as deemed necessary by the RE.

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• Parking Restriction and Driveway Access: On-street parking and loading spaces will be impacted.

Businesses and residents will continue to have access to their driveways. The City’s outreach team will communicate with driveway owners along the project corridor during construction.

• Traffic Monitoring: The Contractor will ensure a proper level of personnel is available to provide continuous traffic monitoring and report incidents to the City’s Project Manager. In the case of excessive delays, the Contractor will have to adjust work plans, working hours, traffic control plans, and TMP strategies to mitigate these issues.

• Emergency Access: The Contractor will provide traffic flow and emergency vehicle access at all times.

• Construction Hours: The Contractor may generally be allowed to work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified in applicable City of Oakland codes and requirements, including Section 601-1.1: Restricted Hours of Operation and Streets, and any additional restrictions imposed by other public agencies. The following restrictions apply during Phase I construction include:

o Holiday Restricted Streets – No work shall occur between October 31 to January 2, unless explicitly authorized in writing by the RE.

Broadway: All

Jack London Square: All o Limited Operations Streets – Work is performed only between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. No equipment, materials, or excavated debris that obstructs traffic shall be stored on public streets during the restricted hours. All trenches and excavations must be backfilled and opened to traffic, or securely covered with non-skid plating, outside of active construction periods unless otherwise approved by the RE. Each section of work must be completed or temporarily paved and reopened to traffic within five calendar days of commencement, unless an extension is granted in writing by the RE.

Adeline Street: 1st Street to 7th Street

Broadway: All

Martin Luther King Jr. Way: All

• Traffic Detours: If the Contractor is unable to maintain the minimum number of unobstructed traffic lanes or if project activities impact traffic beyond the limits of these provisions, the Contractor shall submit five sets of detour plans to the RE for approval at least seven calendar days prior to implementation. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to maintain traffic flow as directed by the RE and outlined in this TMP.

TMP Coordination During Construction The TMP activities should be monitored and evaluated by the RE and those elements found to be ineffective should be modified. During construction, those elements of the TMP that are part of the Contractor’s responsibility or under separate contract with a third party should be implemented under the direction of the RE. The RE is empowered to suggest changes to traffic control strategies so that the operations can be maintained as efficiently as possible during construction.

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Chapter 4. Temporary Traffic Control Requirements

The City of Oakland’s Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (also known as Special Provisions) Part 6 outlines requirements for construction and repair work within the public right-of-way that affects vehicle and pedestrian access, as well as provisions for work near active railroad tracks. In general, contractors’ operations must minimize inconvenience, maintain public access, and either ensure traffic flow or provide approved detours. Any work encroaching on the public right of way must include barriers to warn and protect pedestrians or vehicles. The Special Provisions relent to this project are summarized below.

Vehicular Access It is essential to maintain safe and reasonable access for vehicles, residents, and service providers. The following provisions outline the Contractor’s responsibilities to ensure minimal disruption to public transit operations, residential access, and essential services, while maintaining roadway safety and functionality throughout the project duration.

• When construction activities will block a coach stop or require the relocation of a bus route, the Contractor shall notify both the RE and the designated Transportation Representative of the affected public transit agency at least 72 hours in advance of the disruption.

• Vehicular access to residential driveways shall be maintained up to the property line, except during periods when construction activities make such access infeasible. Once backfill operations have progressed sufficiently to allow safe access and the street is reopened to local traffic, the Contractor shall promptly clear the roadway and driveways and restore access.

• The Contractor shall coordinate with service providers, including mail delivery and waste collection, to ensure that existing service schedules are maintained throughout the duration of the work.

• Grading operations, roadway excavation, and fill activities shall be performed in a manner that provides a reasonably smooth and safe surface for vehicular traffic. Upon completion of rough grading, the roadbed shall be brought to a condition satisfactory for traffic circulation.

• Unless otherwise authorized, construction shall be limited to one half of the roadway at a time. The remaining half shall remain open and unobstructed until the opposite side is ready for use. If only one half of the street is being improved, the other half shall be maintained as a detour route.

• All trench excavations within streets open to public traffic must be fully backfilled and paved—either temporarily or permanently—by the end of each workday, unless otherwise approved by the RE.

• Temporary paving shall be kept in a safe and serviceable condition at all times.

• These provisions do not preclude emergency work or repairs necessary to protect public health and safety.

Pedestrian Access To ensure public safety and accessibility during construction activities, the Contractor shall maintain safe, continuous, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant pedestrian access throughout the project area. All pedestrian accommodations must adhere to the standards outlined in the most recent edition of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH Book), Part 11, and applicable state and federal accessibility regulations:

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• Continuous Access: Safe and adequate pedestrian walkways shall be maintained at all times. Where temporary alternative circulation paths are necessary, they must comply with Title 24 accessibility requirements, including slope and width specifications.

• Pedestrian Zones and Crossings: Pedestrian zones, public transportation stops, and crossings through the work area shall be provided at intervals not exceeding 300 feet, unless otherwise directed by the

RE.

• Wheelchair Accessibility: If a block face has curb ramp access on one or both corners, wheelchair access to that block shall be maintained at all times unless specifically directed otherwise by the RE.

• Access to Bay Trail: Contractors shall coordinate with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) to maintain the maximum feasible public access to the Bay and its shoreline. If a segment of the Bay Trail or its path of travel to the trail (e.g., Oak Street) must be temporarily closed, a designated pedestrian detour route shall be provided. The detour must include advance public notice and clear signage along the route.

Work Around Active Railroad Tracks Construction activities associated with the Embarcadero West Railway Safety Improvements Project must be carefully coordinated with UPRR to ensure safety, compliance, and uninterrupted rail operations. The following provisions outline the Contractor’s responsibilities when working in proximity to UPRR facilities:

• Coordination with UPRR: Although the majority of work is outside UPRR property, the Contractor shall coordinate with UPRR on all activities that may affect railroad infrastructure. This work includes removal and upgrade of existing railroad access gate assemblies (vehicular and pedestrian), warning devices, concrete rail panels, maintenance access gates, railroad crossing signal house, removal of existing tracks, and other track and railroad improvements

• UPRR Right-of-Entry Permit: The Contractor must obtain a Right-of-Entry Permit from UPRR prior to performing any work on or near UPRR property.

• UPRR Standards and Guidelines: All work near UPRR tracks must be performed in a manner that does not interfere with or endanger rail operations and shall comply with all applicable UPRR rules and regulations. Key reference documents include: Ballast, Roadbed Sections and Geometry (0038 Standard Minimum Operating Clearances) and External Design Documents (For Third Party Work)

• UPRR Flagging: UPRR flaggers must be present during any construction activity conducted within 25 feet of the centerline of an active freight track. Flagging is generally required when equipment is operated or placed within this distance, when excavation occurs below the track subgrade that could cause settlement or movement, or when clearing, grubbing, or grading takes place near railroad facilities. Additionally, UPRR may require flagging for any activity it determines could pose a risk to railroad infrastructure or operations

• UPRR Rail Traffic Expectations: The Contractor must anticipate a minimum of 24 train movements per day, with trains traveling at speeds up to 25 mph. All work must be planned and executed with this level of rail activity in mind to ensure safety and minimize disruption.

In addition, Contractors shall coordinate with the Port of Oakland and the Jack London Improvement District to obtain and follow all applicable provisions, requirements, and specifications related to construction activities.

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Chapter 5. Stage Assessment

Construction activities will temporarily close or reduce travel lanes and sidewalks along Embarcadero West, Adeline Street, Market Street, and Oak Street. Traffic handling strategies have been developed to minimize disruption and ensure safe passage for all users throughout each stage. They are provided in Appendix A. Lane closure charts are included in Appendix B.

Stage 1: Adeline OVR at Market Street Stage 1 of the project focuses on establishing a new OVR connection between Adeline Street and Embarcadero West, enhancing freight mobility and access to the Port. The work is divided into three sub-stages (1A–1C), each addressing critical infrastructure improvements. These include the construction of new roadway segments, installation of at-grade railroad crossings by UPRR, pavement rehabilitation, and upgrades to drainage, pedestrian, and safety features.

Stage 1A Stage 1A involves the construction of a new OVR between the Matson Gate at Adeline Street and Embarcadero West. The work includes the installation of a new at-grade railroad crossing by UPRR to support the new roadway connection. To facilitate this work westbound OVR will be temporarily closed.

During the closure of westbound OVR at the UPRR crossing, vehicles will be detoured via eastbound Embarcadero West, northbound Market Street, westbound 3rd Street, and southbound Adeline Street (See Figure 5).

Table 2. Traffic Handling - Stage 1A

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Closure of Westbound

OVR

• Contractor shall provide temporary access through the work zone at all times

• Driveway access to be maintained during construction

• Contractor to build driveways in halves to maintain access during construction.

• Provide advanced warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections and optional detour routes (eastbound Embarcadero West → northbound MLK Jr. Way → westbound 3rd Street → southbound Adeline Street)

Transit None (no facilities) • N/A

Pedestrians Encroach sidewalks • Provide minimum 4-foot clearance for pedestrian passageway.

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Figure 5. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 1A

Stage 1B Stage 1B includes grind and overlay construction on northbound Adeline Street between the Matson Gate and 3rd Street to incorporate new OVR access to Embarcadero West from Adeline Street. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Adeline Street with reduced capacity to maintain local access throughout construction.

Table 3. Traffic Handling - Stage 1B

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Closure of northbound Adeline Street between Matson Gate and OVR

• Maintain two-way traffic on Adeline Street and at intersections.

• Deploy flaggers to direct traffic through work zone.

• Perform work in sections to facilitate traffic through work zone.

• Provide advanced warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity.

Transit None (no facilities) • N/A

Pedestrians Closure of sidewalks • Coordinate with Port of Oakland to identify a temporary location for rest area

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Stage 1C Stage 1C includes the construction of a new roadway segment connecting Embarcadero West to the newly established OVR connection constructed in Stage 1A. The scope of work includes installation of a new median, fencing, and storm drainage infrastructure, along with a new at-grade railroad crossing to be installed by UPRR.

Table 4. Traffic Handling - Stage 1C

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles Encroach driveways

• Deploy flaggers to direct traffic through work zone.

• Perform work in sections to facilitate traffic through work zone.

• Maintain driveway access.

Transit None (no facilities) • N/A

Pedestrians None (no facilities) • N/A

Stage 2: Adeline OVR At-Grade Railroad Crossing Stage 2 focuses on the reconstruction and enhancement of Embarcadero West to support the OVR and improve multimodal access. The work is divided into three sub-stages (2A–2C), each addressing critical infrastructure upgrades including new roadway segments, curb and gutter systems, sidewalks, curb ramps, storm drainage, and at-grade railroad crossings installed by UPRR. Temporary closures of eastbound and westbound Embarcadero West will be required to facilitate construction, with clearly defined detour routes provided to maintain traffic flow. Intersection reconstruction at Embarcadero West and Market Street will be completed in sections to preserve access for vehicles, pedestrians, and freight operations.

Stage 2A Stage 2A involves the construction of new segments of the eastbound Embarcadero West roadway and the installation of an at-grade railroad crossing by UPRR, including new curb and gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, and storm drains. To facilitate this work, Embarcadero West will be temporarily closed to westbound traffic between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and the UPRR at-grade crossing. In addition, because the UPRR crossing will be under construction during this phase, eastbound traffic (west of the UPRR crossing) will not be able to cross the tracks and will require a separate eastbound detour route to bypass the closure.

As shown in Figure 6, the detour routes for Stage 2A include the following:

• Westbound vehicles will be detoured via northbound Martin Luther King Jr. Way or Market Street, westbound 3rd Street, and southbound Adeline Street.

• Eastbound vehicles will be detoured via northbound Adeline Street, eastbound 3rd Street, southbound Market Street or Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and eastbound Embarcadero West.

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Table 5. Traffic Handling - Stage 2A

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Closure of westbound Embarcadero West between UPRR crossing and MLK Jr. Way and closure of eastbound traffic at UPRR crossing.

• Provide advanced warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections and detour routes:

o Westbound: northbound MLK Jr. Way or Market Street

→ westbound 3rd Street → southbound Adeline Street.

o Eastbound: northbound Adeline Street → eastbound

3rd Street → southbound Market Street or MLK Jr. Way → eastbound Embarcadero West.

• Deploy flaggers to direct traffic through work zone.

• Maintain driveway access.

• Build driveway in halves to maintain access.

Transit None (no facilities) • N/A

Pedestrians None (no facilities) • Maintain pedestrian access at intersections.

Figure 6. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 2A

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Stage 2B Stage 2B involves the construction of new segments of the westbound Embarcadero West roadway and the installation of an at-grade railroad crossing by UPRR, including new curb and gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, and storm drains. To facilitate this work, Embarcadero West will be temporarily closed in one direction as follows:

• Eastbound traffic will be temporarily closed between the UPRR at-grade crossing and Market Street.

• Westbound traffic will be temporarily closed between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Market Street.

As shown in Figure 7, the detour routes for Stage 2B include the following:

• Eastbound vehicles will be detoured via westbound Embarcadero West, northbound Adeline Street, eastbound 3rd Street, southbound Market Street, and eastbound Embarcadero West.

• Westbound vehicles will be detoured via northbound Martin Luther King Jr. Way, westbound 3rd Street, and southbound Market Street (or Adeline Street, depending on the intended destination).

Table 6. Traffic Handling - Stage 2B

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Closure of westbound Embarcadero West between MLK Jr. Way and Adeline Street

• Provide advanced warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections and detour routes:

o Eastbound: westbound Embarcadero West → northbound Adeline Street → eastbound 3rd Street → southbound Market Street → eastbound Embarcadero West.

o Westbound: northbound MLK Jr. Way → westbound 3rd Street → southbound Market Street or Adeline Street.

• Deploy flaggers to direct traffic through work zone.

• Contractor shall provide temporary access through the work zone at all times.

Transit Encroach UPRR right-of-way

• Coordinate with UPRR (right-of-entry permit, rules and regulations, flaggers, etc.).

Pedestrians None (no facilities) • Maintain pedestrian access at intersections.

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Figure 7. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 2B

Stage 2C Stage 2C involves reconstruction of the Embarcadero West and Market Street intersection, which will be completed in sections to maintain access during construction.

Table 7. Traffic Handling - Stage 2C

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Encroach Embarcadero West / Market Street intersection

• Perform work in sections to facilitate traffic through work zone.

• Provide advance warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections.

• Deploy flaggers to direct traffic through work zone.

Transit Encroach UPRR right-of-way

• Coordinate with UPRR (right-of-entry permit, rules and regulations, flaggers, etc.)

Pedestrians Encroach sidewalks • Maintain pedestrian access at intersections.

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Stage 3: Market Street between Embarcadero West and 3rd Street Stage 3 encompasses the phased reconstruction of Market Street between Embarcadero West and 3rd Street to support improved multimodal access and freight movement. The work is divided into three sub-stages (3A– 3E), each addressing specific segments of the corridor. Improvements include full-depth roadway reconstruction, new curb and gutter, medians, sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, and a new at-grade railroad crossing with signals and equipment provided by UPRR. To accommodate construction activities, temporary closures of northbound and southbound Market Street will be required. Detour routes have been developed for all user types—including vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and freight—to ensure safe and continuous access throughout each stage.

Stage 3A Stage 3A involves the full reconstruction of Market Street between Embarcadero West and the “Keep Clear” pavement markings, located approximately 120 feet north of the southbound approach stop bar. The scope of work includes installation of new curb and gutter, median, sidewalks, curb ramps, and a new at-grade railroad crossing with signals and equipment provided by UPRR. To complete this work safely and efficiently, a full closure of Market Street will be required during this stage.

During the full closure of 120-foot segment of Market Street north of Embarcadero West, northbound vehicles will be detoured via eastbound Embarcadero West, northbound Marin Luther King Jr. Way, westbound 3rd Street. Southbound vehicles will be detoured via eastbound 3rd Street → southbound Martin Luther King Jr.

Way → westbound Embarcadero West. Pedestrians will also be directed to use Martin Luther King Jr. Way instead (see Figure 8).

Table 8. Traffic Handling - Stage 3A

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Full closure of Market Street between Embarcadero West and the “Keep Clear” pavement markings, located approximately 120 feet north of the southbound approach stop bar.

• Provide advanced warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections and detour routes:

o Northbound: eastbound Embarcadero West → northbound MLK Jr. Way → westbound 3rd Street.

o Southbound: eastbound 3rd Street → southbound

MLK Jr. Way → westbound Embarcadero West.

• Maintain driveway access.

Transit Encroach UPRR right-of-way

• Coordinate with UPRR (right-of-entry permit, rules and regulations, flaggers, etc.)

Pedestrians

Full closure of sidewalks along both sides of Market Street between Embarcadero West and “Keep Clear” pavement markings

• Maintain pedestrian access at intersections.

• Provide advance warning signs to inform pedestrians of detour routes:

o Northbound: eastbound Embarcadero West → northbound MLK Jr. Way → westbound 3rd Street.

o Southbound: eastbound 3rd Street → southbound

MLK Jr. Way → westbound Embarcadero West.

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Figure 8. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 3A

Stage 3B Stage 3B involves the construction of new roadway and driveway segments along northbound Market Street, between Embarcadero West and 3rd Street. The scope of work includes installation of curb and gutter, median, sidewalks, curb ramps, and driveways to support improved access and circulation. To facilitate this work, northbound Market Street will be temporarily closed.

During the closure of northbound Market Street between Embarcadero West and 3rd Street, vehicles will be detoured via eastbound Embarcadero West, northbound Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and westbound 3rd Street (see Figure 9).

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Table 9. Traffic Handling - Stage 3B

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Closure of Northbound Market Street between Embarcadero West and 3rd Street

• Provide advanced warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections and detour routes (eastbound Embarcadero West → northbound MLK Jr. Way → westbound 3rd Street)

• Maintain driveway access.

Transit None (no facilities) • N/A

Pedestrians Closure of east sidewalk on Market Street

• Maintain pedestrian access at intersections and along the west side of Market Street.

Figure 9. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 3B

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Stage 3C Stage 3C involves the construction of new roadway and driveway segments along southbound Market Street, between 3rd Street and Embarcadero West. The scope of work includes installation of curb and gutter, median, sidewalks, curb ramps, and driveways to support improved access and circulation. To facilitate this work, southbound Market Street will be temporarily closed.

During the closure of southbound Market Street, vehicles will be detoured via eastbound 3rd Street, southbound Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and westbound Embarcadero West (see Figure 10).

Table 10. Traffic Handling - Stage 3C

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Closure of southbound Market Street between 3rd Street and Embarcadero West

• Provide advanced warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections and detour routes (eastbound 3rd Street → southbound MLK Jr. Way → westbound Embarcadero West.)

• Maintain driveway access.

Transit None (no facilities) • N/A

Pedestrians Closure of west sidewalks on Market Street

• Maintain pedestrian access at intersections and along the east side of Market Street.

Figure 10. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 3C

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Stage 3D Stage 3D involves the construction of new intersection bulb-outs at the northeast and northwest corners of the Market Street and 3rd Street intersection. The scope of work includes installation of new curb and gutter, sidewalks, and ADA-compliant curb ramps to enhance pedestrian safety and visibility. To accommodate this work, the westbound Class II bike lanes on 3rd Street will be temporarily closed.

Table 11. Traffic Handling - Stage 3D

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Encroach westbound 3rd Street at Market Street intersection

• Perform work in sections to facilitate traffic through work zone.

• Provide advanced warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections.

• Provide a “Share the Road” sign to alert drivers to share the adjacent travel lane with bicyclists.

Transit None (no facilities) • N/A

Pedestrians Encroach north sidewalks

• Provide minimum 4-foot clearance for pedestrian passageway.

Stage 3E Stage 3E includes phased reconstruction of the Market Street and 3rd Street intersection. Work will be completed in sections to ensure continuous access for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists throughout construction.

Table 12. Traffic Handling - Stage 3E

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Encroach Market Street / 3rd Street intersection

• Perform work in sections to facilitate traffic through work zone.

• Provide advanced warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections.

• Provide a “Share the Road” sign to alert drivers to share the adjacent travel lane with bicyclists.

• Deploy flaggers to direct traffic through work zone.

Transit None (No Facilities) • N/A

Pedestrians Encroach sidewalks • Provide minimum 4-foot clearance for pedestrian

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Stage 4: Embarcadero West at Oak Street Stage 4 includes a series of roadway, intersection, and pedestrian improvements along Embarcadero West and Oak Street. The work is divided into seven sub-stages (4A–4G), each addressing specific infrastructure upgrades such as channelizer removal, full-depth roadway reconstruction, intersection bulb-outs, curb ramps, sidewalks, medians, driveways, and bike facilities. Several stages will require temporary closures of travel lanes, bike lanes, and sidewalks, with detour routes established to maintain access for vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and freight operations. Construction will be sequenced and performed in sections to minimize disruption and ensure continuous access to adjacent properties and intersections.

Stage 4A Stage 4A involves the removal of existing channelizers along eastbound Oak Street, south of Embarcadero West. To accommodate this work, the westbound Class IV separated bike lanes on 3rd Street will be temporarily closed.

Table 13. Traffic Handling - Stage 4A

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Encroach northbound Oak Street and closure of the northbound Class IV separated bike lane

• Maintain two-way traffic on Oak Street.

• Provide advanced warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections.

• Deploy flaggers to direct traffic through work zone.

• Maintain driveway access.

Transit None (No Facilities) • N/A

Pedestrians Encroach sidewalks • Maintain pedestrian access at intersections.

Stage 4B Stage 4B includes the reconstruction of westbound Embarcadero West between Oak and Webster Streets, and the northbound left-turn lane from Oak Street to westbound Embarcadero West.

During the closure of westbound Embarcadero West, vehicles will be detoured via northbound Oak Street, westbound 2nd Street, and southbound Webster Street (see Figure 11).

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Table 14. Traffic Handling - Stage 4B

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Closure of westbound Embarcadero West

• Provide advance warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections and detour routes (northbound Oak Street → westbound 2nd Street → southbound Webster Street).

• Maintain driveway access.

Transit

Potential transit delays to AC Transit Route 12 due to increased (detour) traffic along 2nd and Webster Streets

• Coordinate with AC Transit regarding potential delays on 2nd Street.

Pedestrians Encroach sidewalks • Provide minimum 4-foot clearance for pedestrian passageway.

Figure 11. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 4B

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Stage 4C Stage 4C involves the reconstruction of westbound Embarcadero West between Webster and Oak Streets, including new roadway, curb and gutter, median, and sidewalks.

During the closure of westbound Embarcadero West, vehicles will be detoured via northbound Webster Street → eastbound 2nd Street → southbound Oak Street (see Figure 12).

Table 15. Traffic Handling - Stage 4C

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Closure of westbound Embarcadero West

• Provide advance warning signs to inform motorists of reduced capacity at intersections and detour routes (northbound Oak Street → westbound 2nd Street → southbound Webster Street).

• Maintain driveway access.

Transit Encroach UPRR right-of-way

• Coordinate with UPRR (right-of-entry permit, rules and regulations, flaggers, etc.)

Pedestrians Encroach sidewalks • Provide minimum 4-foot clearance for pedestrian

Figure 12. Traffic Detour Route Map – Stage 4C

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Stage 4D Stage 4D includes the reconstruction of the intersection at eastbound Embarcadero West and southbound Oak Street. Improvements include new roadway, curb and gutter, median, sidewalks, curb ramps, and a bike path ramp.

Table 16. Traffic Handling - Stage 4D

User Type Construction Impacts Traffic Handling Notes

Vehicles and Bicycles

Encroach eastbound Embarcadero West and southbound Oak Street and closure…