Hesperian/Springlake Railroad Crossing Improvements

This project is located at the skewed angle railroad crossing of Union Pacific Railroad's Niles subdivision mainline at Hesperian Boulevard and Springlake Drive. There have been a number of incidents at this railroad crossing and the City, along with Union Pacific Railroad, are planning improvements to make the environment safer for pedestrians.

The proposed improvements consist of any or all of the following:

Sidewalk paving improvements
Pedestrian channelization and fencing
Detectable warning surfacing
Relocation of sidewalk, with associated curb ramps, pedestrian indicators and push buttons
Roadway striping

Union Pacific Railroad proposed improvements (beyond the City's project listed above) consist of any or all of the following:

Concrete panel extensions
Rail gap fillers
Pedestrian warning lights

Construction is expected to commence in late 2012.

Funding for this project is through a Section 130 grant.

Skate Park Resurfacing

This project will replace the asphalt at the skate park with a concrete surface. 
 
Construction is planned for 2013.

Funding for this project is provided through Measure WW Bond funds administered by the East Bay Regional Park District.

Street Light Undergrounding – East 14th (150th North to Thornton)

East 14th Street between 150th Avenue and Thornton Street is part of a utility undergrounding district that was established several years ago. The overall project will relocate the existing overhead wires to underground conduits. The utility companies will relocate their facilities underground. In addition, overhead wires will be moved underground for City street lights.

The project is scheduled for construction Summer 2012.

Funding for this project is through Utility Undergrounding fees.

Street Reconstruction

Each year, the City of San Leandro selects streets to be reconstructed based on a yearly condition assessment, traffic data, grant restrictions, and other factors. Depending on available funding, one or more projects are scheduled.

Annual Overlay/Rehabilitation 2011-12

This project reconstructs selected street segments.  Reconstruction involves the removal of the existing top layer of asphalt concrete (AC), hardening the road base with lime or cement, and installing a new surface layer of AC.   The street segments to be improved will be selected by the end of 2011.

Construction is scheduled for Summer 2012.

BART-Downtown Pedestrian Improvements

This project involves streetscape improvements along San Leandro Boulevard between Davis Street and Williams Street, and will include the following:

Installation of on-street parking and a landscaped median; sidewalk reconstruction to provide wider walkways, added landscaping, new street lights and sidewalk bulb-outs with enhanced crosswalk paving; installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection with Parrott Street; and accessibility upgrades to the intersections with Davis Street, West Juana Avenue and at the BART entrance.

This project will compliment the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy approved for this area and make the San Leandro BART Station more pedestrian-friendly to increase the vibrancy in the downtown area. 

Click on the Preliminary Design below to view it in PDF.




If you would like to comment on the Preliminary Design, please go to CityComments.

The project is currently in design.  Construction is scheduled for late 2012.

Funding for this project is provided through a federal grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and its Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) program.  Additional funds will be provided from the Developer Fees for Street Improvements (DFSI) fund and the Measure B Streets & Roads and Bike & Pedestrian funds. Measure B funds are administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC). Information regarding this and other regional 'Measure B' funded projects can be found on Alameda CTC's website at http://www.alamedactc.org.