We are halfway through the year, and Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) has been busy advancing transportation improvements and plans to enhance mobility, safety, and sustainability across Alameda County. Read more below to learn about what we have accomplished so far and what else we have to look forward to in 2025. | | Commission Approves More than $50 Million in Funding to Advance Transportation Projects | | CTP funding advances a safe, sustainable, and vibrant transportation system in Alameda County. | | |
The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) approved the 2026 Comprehensive Investment Plan (CIP) in May, which strategically programs and allocates the agency’s near-term funding to advance the Commission’s vision of a safe, sustainable, and vibrant transportation system in Alameda County. The CIP includes both projects that have been awarded discretionary funding by Alameda CTC and named capital projects that have funding allocated from the Commission’s Measure B and BB Transportation Expenditure Plans. Alameda CTC released the 2026 CIP call for projects last fall, received 38 applications, and awarded $50.29 million to 32 unique projects and programs.
Projects were screened for eligibility based on the Commission’s adopted project criteria, and overwhelmingly benefit equity communities, priority development areas, and the county’s bicycle/pedestrian high injury network. Together with other new allocations, the continuation of previously-approved programming, and technical adjustments, the 2026 CIP programs a total of approximately $80.29 million over a five-year window, of which $65.43 million is allocated over the next two fiscal years.
The CIP was established following voters’ approval of Measure BB in 2014, which passed with over 70% of voters’ support, and is part of Alameda CTC’s commitment to transparency and accountability. The plan serves as a five-year roadmap for how Measure BB and other transportation funds are allocated, ensuring that investments align with the priorities voters approved. The CIP is updated every two years to reflect current needs and advance projects that improve safety, access, and mobility across Alameda County.
To learn more about the 2026 CIP, click here.
| | Safe Routes to Schools Program Closes Out Strong School Year with Bike Month Celebrations | | Students and parents from the Yu Ming Charter School in Oakland participated in Bike to School Day by forming a Bike Train in 2024. | | |
Alameda CTC’s Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program celebrated National Bike Month and Bike to School Day this past May. This year, Bike to School Day coincided with the Bay Area’s Bike to Wherever Day (formerly Bike to Work Day), as well as Alameda CTC’s iBike awareness campaign. Students throughout the county were joined by their families and broader school community to try riding bikes to school, some for the first time, and were encouraged to renew their commitment to the many benefits of walking and biking.
The SR2S program has grown to include over 300 schools throughout the county, and provides a variety of safety and educational activities to support mode shift —encouraging students and families to choose walking, biking, and other active travel options.
Click here view the Annual Report and learn more about program activities and successes from the 2023-24 school year.
| | Alameda CTC Celebrates Completion of I-80 Gilman Safety Improvements Project | | Led by County Supervisor and Commission Chair David Haubert, Commissioners and staff celebrate the Gilman Project completion on April 28, 2025. Photo courtesy of California Department of Transportation. | | |
Alameda CTC and Caltrans celebrated the completion of the I-80 Gilman Interchange Improvements Project on April 28th. The project tackled safety challenges through innovative designs aimed at improving operations, connectivity and safety at the Gilman Street interchange which had long been a safety hotspot. As a key gateway where regional and local traffic intersect in West Berkeley, these improvements were essential for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists alike.
The project’s new pedestrian and bicycle overcrossing bridge received the 2025 Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (California) for its innovative design and positive community impact. The bridge connects West Berkeley to the Bay Trail, which was extended west along Gilman Street and is a critical link within the regional 350-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail.
The project also improved traffic flow by reconfiguring I-80 ramps, and introducing roundabouts on both sides of I-80. Gilman Street was repaved with a new two-way divided bicycle lane on the south side of Gilman Street, received a new traffic signal, hardscaping and landscaping treatments, and upgrades to signage, lighting and the rail crossing. Landscaping crews will remain active over the next three years for planting and care. This transformative project has greatly improved traffic efficiency, safety, and improved access at the I-80/Gilman Street interchange, benefiting the community for years to come.
To learn more about the I-80 Gilman Interchange Project, click here.
| | Alameda CTC Finalizes Plan Envisioning Future of I-580 Corridor | | Map of the I-580 Corridor, which spans Alameda County east to west from the Bay Bridge to the San Joaquin County line. | | |
Earlier this year, Alameda CTC published the final I-580 Transit and Multimodal Strategy (I-580 TAMS), a comprehensive plan that prioritizes sustainable, efficient, and equitable transportation solutions for the corridor. Led by Alameda CTC, the plan included input from community members, MTC, and Caltrans, and will inform the Commission’s upcoming 2026 Countywide Transportation Plan.
As a critical east-west connection in Northern California, I-580 serves hundreds of thousands of daily travelers—including commuters, transit riders, and freight vehicles. Developing a shared vision for the corridor was necessary to accommodate future growth while supporting the region’s mobility and economic activity. The final corridor strategy incorporates community feedback gathered through an online interactive webmap, focus group meetings with key local businesses and community-based organizations, and public events such as the Cherryland Eggstravaganza.
Recognizing the increasing demands and challenges of the corridor, the I-580 TAMS presents a Corridor Strategy designed to improve public transit options, enhance safety, reduce congestion, and support environmental and equity goals. The final plan serves as a Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan for the I-580 corridor, which ensures recommended projects will be eligible for state funding to support their prospects for further advancement.
To learn more about I-580 TAMS, click here.
| | Alameda CTC Invests $4M in One of Nation's Largest E-Bike Programs | | Cargo e-bikes are specifically designed to carry passengers and heavy loads. Source: Ava Community Energy. | | |
On July 8th, Ava Community Energy (Ava) announced the launch of its Ava Bike Electric instant rebate program, which aims to expand affordable access to e-bikes, reduce transportation-related carbon emissions, and support local businesses.
Alameda CTC provided $4 million of the $10 million program budget to support the program and expand its potential impact. One of the largest programs in the country, the initiative aims to distribute 9,000 instant rebates between July 2025 and September 2026 to make sustainable forms of transportation more accessible.
“Expanding affordable access to e-bikes directly advances the Commission’s goals to support a transportation system that is both sustainable and equitable and advance innovation,” said Tony Tavares, Executive Director of Alameda CTC. “Alameda CTC is proud to deliver on Measure BB’s promise to invest in active transportation and improve quality of life in Alameda County.”
Eligible applicants will be entered into monthly drawings for a chance to receive an instant rebate of between $400 and $1,500 towards e-bikes purchased at a participating local bike shop. Rebate amounts vary depending on the type of e-bike purchased and income level, with 40% of the program funds reserved for income-qualified applicants who are enrolled in California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE), Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA), or Energy Assistance Program (EAP).
Ready to join the e-bike revolution? Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric to learn more and apply to enter monthly drawings now through September 2026!
| | Alameda CTC Releases Survey to Inform Updated Mobility Needs Assessment for Older Adults and People with Disabilities | As part of Alameda CTC's strong commitment to transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, the Commission is conducting a Paratransit Needs Assessment to understand the current and future transportation needs and challenges of these communities. | |
As part of Alameda CTC’s commitment to transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, Alameda CTC is conducting a Paratransit Needs Assessment to understand the current and future transportation needs and challenges of these communities. This year-long effort will serve to update the 2017 Paratransit Needs Assessment, and will propose strategies and create actionable plans to make it easier to travel throughout Alameda County and to meet needs identified through the community engagement process.
We want your input! Click on your preferred language to take a brief online survey in English, Spanish, or Chinese to share feedback on your transportation needs in Alameda County. Please reach out to paratransit@alamedactc.org if you need assistance with other languages or formats.
The assessment is expected to wrap up in early 2026. To learn more about the Needs Assessment and related engagement opportunities, visit www.AccessAlameda.org/NeedsAssessment.
| Transforming Mobility: Alameda CTC Releases 2024 Annual Report | The 2024 Annual Report summarizes financial information and key transportation programs and projects that Alameda CTC plans, funds and delivers. | Earlier this summer, Alameda CTC released its 2024 Annual Report which summarizes financial information from the previous fiscal year and highlights key transportation programs and projects that Alameda CTC plans, funds, and delivers. The Annual Report includes the Commission’s revenues and expenditures information for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. For the first time, it also includes financial information for the Alameda County I-680 express lane facility following the dissolution of the I-680 Sunol Express Lane Joint Powers Authority, which was approved in February 2024, consolidating operations under the Commission to support efficient government operations. | Alameda CTC Welcomes New Executive Director Tony Tavares | New Executive Director Tony Tavares brings decades of transportation leadership to Alameda CTC. | Alameda CTC Commissioners and staff were pleased to welcome Tony Tavares as the agency’s new Executive Director beginning June 1st. Executive Director Tavares brings decades of leadership experience to Alameda CTC from his time at Caltrans, where he most recently served as Statewide Director, overseeing a $20 billion budget, more than 22,000 employees, and transportation systems across California—including major roles in the Bay Area and Southern California. He has played a central role in delivering key infrastructure projects, implementing Senate Bill 1, and advancing statewide goals in climate action, equity, and multimodal transportation. Executive Director Tavares’ vision is rooted in building a safe, accessible, and sustainable transportation system through innovation and strong partnerships. | | |
Alameda CTC anticipates upcoming solicitations for the following professional services and construction contracts:
1) Professional Services
- Express Lanes Management Services
- Oversight Project Management and Project Support
- Project Controls Services
- Contract Compliance and Equity Support Services
- Paratransit Coordination Services
- Express Lane System Manager and Program Support
2) Construction
- San Pablo Avenue Parallel Bike Improvements
For more information, visit the Contracting Opportunities webpage.
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