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Albany Active
Transportation
Plan 2026
Prepared for the City of Albany
September 2026
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CITY STAFF
Justin Fried,
Transportation and
Sustainability Manager
Ben Matlaw,
Associate Transportation Planner
Jeff Bond,
Community Development Director
(2024-2025)
Mark Hurley,
Public Works Director
Dina Tasini,
Community Development Director
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Toshi Shepard-Ohta,
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Suzanne Wilson,
East Bay Regional Parks District
Carissa Lee,
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
Hunter Oatman-Stanford,
Caltrans
TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Julian Baldwin
Michael Barnes
Ellen Heile
Farid Javandel
Judy Kerr
Ken McCroskey
Britt Tanner Thesen
Anthony Ugalde
Sarah Zyba
Scot Jaffe,
Albany Unified School District
James Boito,
Albany Fire Department
Justin Kurland,
Albany Police Department
James Cirelli,
Albany Public Works Department
Brennen Brown,
Albany City Administration
Dani Dynes,
City of Berkeley
Jarrett Mullen,
City of El Cerrito
Janney Lockman,
City of Richmond
Aleida Andrino-Chavez,
Alameda County Transportation
Commission
Humberto Salvador Castro,
UC Berkeley
City of Albany
1000 San Pablo Ave
Albany, CA 94706
ALBANY ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .........................................................................1
1. INTRODUCTION and GOALS ..........................................................9
Purpose ................................................................................................10
Goals .....................................................................................................11
Related Documents and Guidance .................................................12
2. PLAN DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................13
Technical Development ....................................................................14
Stakeholder Engagement..................................................................15
3. EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW ................................................18
Demographics .....................................................................................19
Land Use and Major Destinations ..................................................20
Transportation Mode Share .............................................................22
Bike and Pedestrian Counts .............................................................23
Existing Mobility Networks .............................................................24
Active Transportation: Pedestrian Network ................................26
Active Transportation: Biking Network .........................................28
Bike Parking .........................................................................................31
Recent Active Transportation Projects and Expenditures ........33
Safety and Comfort Analyses ..........................................................36
Summary of Challenges and Opportunities .................................43
4. POLICY and PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS ......................44
Policy Recommendations .................................................................45
Program Recommendations ............................................................54
5. NETWORK RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................56
Active Transportation Networks ....................................................57
All Ages and abilities Guidance for the
High Comfort Biking Network ........................................................60
Network Quality Guidelines ............................................................61
Biking Network Facility Recommendations .................................62
6. IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .............................64
Priority Projects ..................................................................................65
Priority Programs ...............................................................................72
Implementation Next Steps .............................................................74
Funding .................................................................................................76
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| 1ALBANY ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2026 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Albany Active Transportation Plan (ATP) sets the City’s direction for walking, biking, and rolling over the coming years. It updates and
consolidates prior planning work, identifies the networks and projects that will guide future investments, and recommends the programs and
policies needed to support them. This Executive Summary briefly walks through each chapter, with the most detail given to the network,
project, and program recommendations that most readers will care about most.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 introduces the ATP, its connection to other plans and
policies, and its four fundamental goals:
Access and Connectivity. Provide an active transportation
network that encourages people of all ages and abilities to
walk, bike, and roll to meet their daily needs, including access
to transit, work, school, commerce, and recreation.
Safety and Comfort. Design and construct high-quality
facilities and consistently enforce traffic regulations to make
Albany a safe and comfortable place to walk, bike, and roll.
Positive Outcomes for All Users. Ensure the needs of all users
are integral factors in project prioritization and development,
with equitable distribution of facilities and resources for all
members and areas of the community.
Implementation and Funding. Thoughtfully integrate active
transportation projects and programs Citywide, prioritize
based on need, opportunity, and cost effectiveness,
and develop resilient funding strategies for ongoing
implementation and maintenance.
ATP Recommendations at a Glance
The ATP’s recommendations come together as four complementary
pieces that work as a package to advance Albany’s active
transportation goals:
Recommended Networks. The proposed pedestrian and
biking networks, each organized as a citywide “base”
network for broad coverage and a smaller “high comfort”
network of priority corridors and intersections.
Priority Projects. The highest-priority facilities for the City
to implement continue building out the active transportation
networks, such as sidewalks, paths, crossings, and bikeways.
Priority Programs. Ongoing City efforts such as lighting
upgrades, safety education, and speed management and
enforcement that complement the physical networks and
help achieve the ATP’s goals and policies.
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CHAPTER 2: PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 2 describes the process used to develop the ATP. Plan
development followed a three-phase technical process that was
paired with ongoing community and stakeholder engagement.
Input came from an agency-focused Technical Advisory Committee,
community meetings and online comment periods, the Transportation
Commission, and the City Council. Focused engagement also occurred
with the Albany Unified School District as well as businesses along
Uptown Solano Avenue.
CHAPTER 3: EXISTING CONDITIONS
Chapter 3 describes Albany’s current walking and biking environment.
Overall network coverage is good, but the chapter identifies sidewalk
gaps and obstructions, comfort challenges along major corridors
and near schools, and a limited set of high-comfort bike facilities on
commercial streets. The safety analysis confirms the findings of other
recent safety studies that San Pablo Avenue, Solano Avenue, and
Marin Avenue experience the highest concentrations of pedestrian
and bicyclist injuries.
CHAPTER 4: POLICY AND PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATIONS
Chapter 4 recommends policies and programs to support the ATP.
Policies are City directives that guide ATP development, organized
under each of the ATP goals. Programs are ongoing City activities
such as enforcement, maintenance, and longer-term infrastructure
upgrades that complement active transportation facilities. Policies
and programs work together with the active transportation networks
to fulfill the goals of the ATP.
CHAPTER 5: NETWORK RECOMMENDATIONS
Chapter 5 presents the recommended pedestrian and biking
networks. The ATP uses a nested network approach for each mode.
A “base” network covers the full set of streets, paths, and trails where
people walk, bike, and roll throughout Albany. Within that base, a
smaller “high comfort” network contains the priority corridors and
intersections where the City will focus on enhancements to serve a
wide range of potential users:
Pedestrian Network. The base pedestrian network includes
sidewalks, paths, and trails citywide. The high comfort
pedestrian network identifies priority corridors and
intersections for enhanced treatments such as improved
crossings, lighting, wider walkways, and pedestrian amenities.
Biking Network. The base biking network includes shared-use
paths and on-street bikeways throughout the city. The high
comfort biking network follows NACTO’s All Ages and Abilities
(AAA) guidance and relies upon a combination of physically
protected facilities plus speed and volume management on
shared streets where physical separation is not feasible.
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Figure ES-1. Proposed Pedestrian Network
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CHAPTER 6: IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on a prioritization process weighing multiple criteria, Chapter 6 recommends a set of priority projects and priority programs that the
City should pursue first. A larger list of projects needed to achieve full network buildout is provided in Appendix A.
Priority Project Recommendations
The ATP identifies priority projects in several categories, listed below
by type, not in prioritized order. Full project descriptions are provided
in Appendix A.
Priority Projects Under Development
These projects are actively being scoped, designed, or pursued for
funding.
Santa Fe Avenue Pedestrian Corridor
Thousand Oaks Blvd Sidewalk
Uptown Solano Avenue ADA Curb Ramps
Adams-Clay Bikeway
Kains Ave Bikeway
Pierce-Cleveland Connector Path
Priority Projects Not Yet Initiated
These projects have been identified as priorities through the ATP
process and will move forward as funding and capacity allow.
Garfield Ave-Ohlone Crossing and Sidewalk Gap
Key Route Blvd Streetscape Improvements
Lower Marin Ave Streetscape Improvements
Mid-Marin Ave Streetscape Improvements
Uptown Solano Ave Streetscape Improvements
Cerrito Creek Pedestrian Connection
Hillside Ave Sidewalk Gap
Pierce St South Pedestrian Corridor
Adams-Carlson Bikeway Connection
Jackson-Adams Bikeway Connection
San Pablo Ave Cycle Track and Marin Ave Intersection
Bay Trail Junctions
Ohlone Greenway Expansion
Albany High School Access Improvements
Cornell Elementary School Access Improvements
Albany Middle School Access Improvements
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Priority Program Recommendations
Priority Programs. Out of the fourteen programs evaluated
in Chapter 4, the ATP recommends four as priorities based on
their benefits, costs, and stakeholder input. These programs are
intended to advance alongside the priority projects to deliver near-
term safety and comfort improvements.
Intersection Safety and Visibility. Develop a program to
address smaller-scale intersection safety and accessibility
needs. Priorities may include installation of new crosswalk
markings at unsignalized intersections on the high comfort
pedestrian network, installation of curb ramps at priority
locations, installation of raised elements at intersection red
zones in high-activity areas, or the adoption of more restrictive
“no right on red” policies.
Lighting. Continue to implement recommendations of the City
of Albany Street Lighting Evaluation (2024).
Railroad Safety. Coordinate with rail operators, public
agencies, schools, and relevant property owners to support
existing safety programs, improve crossing visibility and
treatments, harden barriers that discourage illegal crossings,
and increase public awareness of safe behaviors near rail
facilities.
Speed Management and Enforcement. Update the traffic
calming and speed management program to implement
measures proactively through an evaluation process.
Next Steps
Chapter 6 concludes with recommendations on next steps.
Implementation will occur over time as funding, staff capacity, and
partner coordination allow. A typical corridor-scale project takes
three to eight years to move from planning through construction. The
ATP recommends three guiding practices to keep implementation
on track:
1.Maintain the project list in Appendix A as a working list that
staff update as projects advance.
2.Advance projects opportunistically when funding becomes
available, when regional partners are coordinating nearby
work, or when overlapping capital projects create efficiencies.
3.Track and report progress through the City’s Capital
Improvement Program (CIP), the Transportation Commission,
and City Council updates.
Funding
Funding is expected to come from a mix of local, regional, state,
and federal sources, including the City’s CIP, Alameda CTC, MTC
regional programs, the state Active Transportation Program, and
other sources.
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1. INTRODUCTION AND GOALS
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1. INTRODUCTION AND GOALS
Purpose
The Active Transportation Plan (ATP) provides a comprehensive
framework to improve walking, biking, and rolling throughout
Albany. The ATP establishes a shared vision and a coordinated set
of strategies to guide future investments in infrastructure, programs,
and policies that support safe, convenient, and comfortable active
transportation.
Walking, biking, and rolling are everyday ways people in Albany move
through their city and access jobs, schools, transit, and community
destinations. In a compact, urban city like Albany, these active modes
are often the most efficient, affordable, and convenient ways to
travel for short trips. Nearly every trip begins or ends on foot, making
pedestrian infrastructure an essential component of a safe and
functional transportation system. The City of Albany Climate Action
and Adaptation Plan (2019) specifically recommended this update of
the ATP to enhance new transportation options and help achieve a
citywide goal of a 25% reduction in passenger vehicle miles traveled
by 2045.
At the same time, people walking, biking, and rolling are among
the most vulnerable roadway users. Improving safety, comfort,
and connectivity for these users is critical to reducing injuries and
The ATP:
Updates and expands upon Albany’s previous bike and
pedestrian planning efforts
Serves as a comprehensive guide for pedestrian
improvements citywide
Identifies priority pedestrian and biking networks
and safety improvements
Recommends supportive programs and policies to
encourage active transportation
Provides an implementation framework to guide project
delivery over time
fatalities, supporting public health, and ensuring that Albany’s streets
are accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Investments in active
transportation also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve
air quality, support local businesses, and enhance neighborhood
livability.
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A Note on ‘Rolling’ and
Other Terminology in this
Document
This document is intended to serve
the needs of a wide range of users of
the active transportation networks. It
details pedestrian and biking networks
and encompasses the range of users
of both networks, such as wheelchair
users, electric bikes and scooters,
and the expanding range of personal
mobility or micromobility devices.
Throughout this document, the term
“pedestrian” refers to the pedestrian
network and its range of users,
including those who walk and use
assisted mobility devices on sidewalks
and shared-use paths. “Cyclist” refers
to the range of users of the biking
network, and “biking” and “rolling”
are used interchangeably to convey
the wide range of users of the biking
network.
GOALS
The ATP’s recommendations are guided by four core goals that were developed with stakeholders
early in the planning process. These goals are drawn from Albany’s General Plan Transportation
Element, the previous Active Transportation Plan (adopted in 2012, amended 2014 and 2019), the
Alameda Countywide Active Transportation Plan, and a review of recently adopted ATPs from peer
cities across California.
Goal 1: Access and Connectivity
Provide an active transportation network that encourages people of all ages and
abilities to walk, bike, and roll to meet their daily needs, including access to transit,
work, school, commerce, and recreation.
Goal 2: Safety and Comfort
Design and construct high-quality facilities and consistently enforce traffic
regulations to make Albany a safe and comfortable place to walk, bike, and roll.
Goal 3: Positive Outcomes for All Users
Ensure the needs of all users are integral factors in project prioritization and
development, with equitable distribution of facilities and resources for all
members and areas of the community.
Goal 4: Implementation and Funding
Thoughtfully integrate active transportation projects and programs citywide,
prioritize based on need and opportunity, and develop resilient funding strategies
for ongoing implementation and maintenance.
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Related Documents and Guidance
Albany has a long history of recognizing the importance of walking, biking, and rolling as integral components of its transportation system.
The ATP builds upon this long-standing commitment to active transportation and updates prior planning efforts using current data, best practices,
and community guidance. It is guided by an integrated framework of policies and plans from the City of Albany and stakeholder agencies.
CITY OF ALBANY
Relevant ATP guidance documents from the City of Albany include:
Complete Streets Policy (2013)
2035 General Plan (2016)
Active Transportation Plan (2019)
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (2019)
Solano Avenue Complete Streets and Corridor
Revitalization Study (2019)
Traffic Calming Policy (2021)
San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan (2022)
Local Roadway Safety Plan (2023)
Citywide Streetlighting Evaluation (2024)
REGIONAL AND STATE AGENCIES
Relevant ATP guidance documents from regional agencies include:
Alameda County Transportation Commission (CTC)
Countywide Active Transportation Plan (2019)
Alameda CTC Countywide Transportation Plan (2020)
Alameda CTC Local Bicycle Master Plan Guidelines (2015)
Alameda CTC High-Injury Network and Proactive Safety
Network Report (2024)
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
Plan Bay Area 2050+ (2021)
MTC Complete Streets Policy (2022)
MTC Regional Safety/Vision Zero Policy (2020)
MTC Transit Priority Policy for Roadways (2026)
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit)
Transit-Supportive Design Guidelines (2025)
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2. PLAN DEVELOPMENT
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2. PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Technical Development
The ATP was developed through a multi-phase planning process shown in Figure 1 that combined technical analysis, collection of
existing information from a range of sources, and multiple opportunities for stakeholder input as described in the following section.
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Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder engagement was central to the development of the
ATP. Engagement activities occurred across three primary phases
corresponding with the technical development phases shown in Figure
1, ensuring that stakeholder perspectives informed all decisions and
milestones. Multiple meetings and engagement activities occurred
within each phase to provide ongoing opportunities for participation
and feedback. Appendix B contains more details on the stakeholder
engagement process summarized in this chapter.
As depicted in Figure 2 and detailed in Table 1, each project phase
included a full cycle of stakeholder engagement with a consistent
sequence of meetings among the following stakeholder groups:
Technical Advisory Committee
Community Meetings and Online Comment Periods
Transportation Commission
City Council
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
The project team appointed a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to
guide the ATP’s technical development, findings, and decisions. The
TAC included representatives from the City of Albany, neighboring
cities, and stakeholder agencies as listed on the next page. TAC
meetings occurred in each project phase as listed in Table 1.
Figure 2: Stakeholder Engagement Sequence
Community Meetings and Online
Comment Periods
Community meetings occurred during each engagement phase as
listed in Table 1. Each phase of community engagement included
both an in-person meeting and a multi-week online comment
period featuring the same materials as the in-person meeting in
an interactive online format. The materials included display boards,
slide presentations, and maps to share information and gather input.
Beyond serving as a platform to receive public feedback, the project
website also provided a central hub for project information including
draft materials and schedules of upcoming activities.
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Transportation Commission
The project team presented to the Transportation Commission on the dates listed in Table 1,
corresponding to each phase of technical work. Commissioners provided technical and policy
feedback that helped shape project decisions and prepare for City Council briefings.
City Council
The project team presented to the City Council on the dates listed in Table 1, corresponding
to each phase of technical work, plus an additional meeting in summer 2026 for final adoption
of the ATP.
Focused Engagement with Albany Unified School District
Throughout the project, City staff also conducted focused outreach meetings with
representatives from the Albany Unified School District to discuss their priorities and review
draft findings. As detailed in Appendix B, this included individual meetings with school
principals, staff, students, and parents to discuss access considerations specific to each
school.
Focused Engagement on Uptown Solano Avenue
Beyond the standard three-phase structure of ATP engagement, the project team also met
with Albany business community stakeholders specifically to review concepts for Uptown
Solano Avenue (between Masonic Avenue and Tulare Avenue) as part of evaluating potential
bike facilities for Solano Avenue. This engagement included focused meetings with the TAC,
Transportation Commission, and City Council; a business survey addressing top priorities and
concerns for streetscape improvements on Solano Avenue; and broader community review
during the ATP engagement activities listed in Table 1, particularly during the second phase
focused on draft networks and potential projects.
TAC Membership
CITY OF ALBANY
• City Administration
• Albany Fire Department
• Albany Police Department
• Albany Public Works Department
NEIGHBORING CITIES
• City of Berkeley
• City of El Cerrito
• City of Richmond
LOCAL STAKEHOLDER AGENCIES
• Albany Unified School District
• UC Berkeley/University Village
REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER AGENCIES
• Alameda CTC
• MTC
• AC Transit
• East Bay Regional Parks District
• Caltrans
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Table 1: Stakeholder Engagement Activities by Phase
ACTIVITY PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
Topics for Stakeholder Input Goals and existing conditions
assessment
Draft networks and
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Project and program
prioritization
TAC September 30, 2024 April 23, 2025 December 18, 2025
Community Meeting October 24, 2024 May 20, 2025 January 22, 2026
Online Comment Period October 2024–November 2024 May 2025–July 2025 January 2026–February 2026
Transportation Commission December 5, 2024 June 26, 2025 February 26, 2026
City Council February 18, 2025 October 20, 2025 April 20, 2026
Stakeholder Input
Appendix B contains more details on the community input collected.
Many comments shared common themes, which helped to inform the
project team’s existing conditions findings and recommendations for
policies, projects, and priorities detailed throughout this ATP. Some
of the key themes were:
While the active transportation networks are good overall,
many facilities remain challenging for both walking and biking
Intersections and pedestrian crossings are key areas for
improvement
More biking infrastructure is needed, especially separated/
protected bikeways
More traffic calming and enforcement are needed
Lighting and visibility should continue to be improved
School pickup/drop zones are very challenging at peak times
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3. EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
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3. EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
Demographics
Albany, with a population of approximately 20,000 residents, has a
median age of 38 years per the U.S Census 2020-2024 American
Community Survey (ACS) estimates.
Albany’s population is dominated by working-age adults, with ages
25-44 (30%) and 45-64 (24%) making up the largest shares, while
seniors (65+) have grown to a meaningful 16% of the population.
Since the 2010 ACS estimates, the most significant shift has been
population aging, with the 65+ group increasing by over 6%, alongside
declines in both children (0-14) and prime working-age adults (25-44).
This shows a gradual transition toward an older population, with
fewer young households and a growing share of long-term residents
aging in place. This trend is likely to increase demand for safer and
more accessible walking and rolling environments, including wider
sidewalks, smoother surfaces, ample lighting, and more frequent
crossing opportunities.
Albany is a racially and ethnically diverse community, with no single
group comprising a majority. The 2020-2024 ACS estimated that the
largest groups were White (43%), Asian (31%), and Hispanic/Latino
(12%). Approximately 38% of Albany residents speak a language other
than English at home, underscoring the importance of multilingual
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Land Use and Major Destinations
The City of Albany consists predominantly of residential neighborhoods
interspersed with commercial corridors and recreational destinations
as mapped in Figure 4. The mix of residential, commercial, institutional,
and recreational areas is segmented by major corridors including
San Pablo Avenue, Buchanan Street/Marin Avenue, and the Ohlone
Greenway/Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) elevated structure. Solano
Avenue, a key neighborhood commercial corridor, features retail
establishments and services.
The residential areas to the north west surround Albany Hill, a natural
feature with a hilltop park and several informal trail connections.
Institutional uses dominate the southwestern quadrant, which
houses Albany City Hall, the USDA Western Regional Research
Center, Ocean View Elementary School, and UC Berkeley’s University
Village, a family and graduate housing complex. Albany’s bayfront
area west of I-80/I-580 includes the Albany Bulb and Golden Gate
Fields, offering substantial recreational opportunities.
The City’s housing stock is varied. Approximately 55% of the City’s
dwelling units are single-family homes, per the 2020-2024 ACS.
Multifamily housing makes up 45% of the City’s housing stock, with
17% of units located in buildings with two to nine units and 28% in
larger complexes with ten or more units. Approximately 15% of units
are located within University Village and another 10% are in located
larger complexes along Pierce Street on the west side of Albany Hill.
Commercial activity is concentrated along Solano Avenue and San
Pablo Avenue, which serve as primary corridors for neighborhood
businesses. Additional commercial areas are in the city’s west side
near I-80/I-580 along Cleveland Avenue and Eastshore Highway,
plus shopping opportunities in nearby El Cerrito, Richmond, and
Berkeley attract trips from Albany.
Schools are a primary destination within Albany’s transportation
network, attracting a significant amount of pedestrian and bike traffic.
Albany contains five public schools—Cornell Elementary School,
Marin Elementary School, Ocean View Elementary School, Albany
Middle School, and Albany High School—plus the Albany Children’s
Center preschool and several private schools including Saint Mary’s
College High School.
Recreational facilities including city parks, Albany Bulb, and the Bay
Trail are also important destinations for a wide range of activities.
Albany Bulb (Photo: Google Earth)
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Transportation Mode Share
The 2020-2024 ACS estimated that approximately 40% of Albany
workers commuted by car, truck, or van, including 37% who drove
alone and 3% who carpooled. A substantial share of workers,
approximately 38%, reported working from home, reflecting reduced
reliance on traditional commuting especially during the COVID-19
pandemic. Approximately 12% of workers used public transportation
for their commutes, while 6% walked and 4% biked as their primary
commute mode.
Commute patterns in Albany have shifted substantially over the
last two decades. In the 2006-2010 ACS, the share of workers who
commuted alone by car was 53%, which had decreased to 39% by the
2015-2019 ACS. This occurred alongside increases in public transit
(from 22% to 29%), biking (from 5% to 7%), and working from home
(from 6% to 8%), indicating a substantial shift away from driving
alone to other modes.
Beginning in 2020, the stark increase in working from home (from
8% in the 2015-2019 ACS to 38% in the 2020-2024 ACS) reflects
broader regional and national trends surrounding the COVID-19
pandemic. Notably, however, driving alone did not significantly
decrease over the same period (declining only slightly from 39% to
37%) while substantial decreases occurred in commuting by transit
(from 29% to 12%), carpooling (from 9% to 3%), and biking (from
7% to 4%).
Post-pandemic data is limited to determine how strongly these trends
are holding. While working from home may reduce the number of
motor vehicle commute trips, it also creates the opportunity for
numerous home-based trips throughout the day (e.g. neighborhood
errands or exercise) that may be relatively short distances and good
candidates for mode shift away from motor vehicles.
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Pedestrian and Bike Counts
Alameda CTC estimates that approximately 13% of all trips county-
wide are made on foot or by bike. Alameda CTC’s Bicycle/Pedestrian
Count Program records manual two-hour observation counts at
intersections across the county, biennially in September or October.
In Albany, counts are taken at two locations: the intersection of
Buchanan Street and Jackson Avenue, and the intersection of Ohlone
Greenway/Masonic Avenue and Solano Avenue.
The four-cycle moving average of afternoon sidewalk counts at
Greenway/Masonic/Solano has held steady at roughly 800 to 900
people per two-hour count. At Buchanan/Jackson, sidewalk counts
declined from about 600 in 2014 to about 370 in 2024, with most
of the drop occurring in conjunction with the COVID-19 pandemic
and subsequent construction of a larger motor-vehicle pickup/drop-
off area at adjacent Ocean View Elementary school.
For bikes, the four-cycle moving average of afternoon counts
at Greenway/Masonic/Solano grew from about 300 in 2013 to
about 350 in 2024. At Buchanan/Jackson, bike counts held steady
at roughly 100 to 120. Together with the commute mode share
described above, these counts indicate that biking in Albany has
held constant or grown modestly over the past decade.
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Existing Mobility Networks
Roadway Network
Albany’s roadway network is shaped by several major transportation
corridors, interspersed with local streets with lower traffic volumes
and slower speeds. The largest roadways help connect Albany to
the region, but they also create barriers for people walking, biking,
and rolling.
San Pablo Avenue is a state highway (SR 123) that connects residents
and nearby cities and serves as a “through” route for regional trips not
beginning or ending in Albany. Santa Fe Avenue is a parallel north-
south corridor to the east along with a combination of Key Route
Boulevard and Masonic Avenue serving mostly local traffic. The
I-80/I-580 freeways separate much of the city from its bayfront area,
with Buchanan Street/Marin Avenue providing the main freeway
access. Marin Avenue also serves as primary east-west corridor and
intercity route connecting Albany to north Berkeley.
Public Transit Network
Albany is served by both regional and local transit primarily from AC
Transit and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).
AC Transit provides local bus service on key streets such as San
Pablo Avenue and Solano Avenue. These routes connect Albany to
nearby communities, regional transit, and major destinations. Several
routes connect University Village to the UC Berkeley campus. AC
Transit also operates several “transbay” bus routes that provide direct
service from Albany to San Francisco, including the L and G lines
primarily along Pierce Street and Solano Avenue. Transit stops in
Albany include signs, marked stops, and, in some locations, shelters
or seating.
BART provides rail service throughout the Bay Area. While Albany
does not have a BART station within city limits, the El Cerrito Plaza
and North Berkeley stations are nearby.
Albany is also served by paratransit programs for seniors and people
with disabilities. These services help support access for people who
may not be able to drive or use fixed-route transit.
The City’s roadway and public transit networks are mapped in Figure 8.
The I-80/I-580 freeways separate much of the city from
its bayfront area. (Photo: Google Earth)
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Active Transportation: Pedestrian Network
The majority of Albany’s street network is equipped with sidewalks, plus various types of roadway crossing facilities as pictured below.
Pedestrians also use the City’s shared-use paths.
SHARED-USE PATHS
Shared-use paths can be used by both pedestrians and cyclists, and are completely
separated from the roadway. As mapped in Figure 9, Albany’s shared-use paths
predominantly consist of the Bay Trail to the west, Buchanan Bikeway from the Bay
Trail to San Pablo Avenue, and the Ohlone Greenway running north-south through
the center of the City along the BART right-of-way.
CURB EXTENSIONS extend the sidewalk or curb line out into the parking lane,
reducing the effective street width and crossing distance.
HIGH-VISIBILITY CROSSWALKS are more visible to drivers through the use of
bold striping patterns such as ladder-style striping or the “triple four” pattern used
in Albany.
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PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACONS are an intermediate option between a flashing
beacon and full pedestrian signal. They help pedestrians safely cross higher-speed
roadways by assigning right of way and providing positive stop control upon activation.
LEADING PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS at signalized intersections provide
pedestrians with their own dedicated phase before turning vehicles. This improves
visibility of pedestrians.
RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACONS (RRFBS) are installed at
uncontrolled crossings to increase driver awareness of pedestrians at crosswalks.
Pedestrians can activate the flashing signal by pushing a button.
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Active Transportation: Biking Network
Albany’s biking network contains many facility types, including shared-use paths (described above) and many on-street facilities pictured
here and mapped in Figure 9. These on-street facilities vary primarily by their degree of separation from motor vehicles.
PROTECTED BIKEWAYS are on-street bikeways with vertical, physical separation
from the adjacent lane; physical separation can be provided by a combination of
raised curbs, bollards, or motor-vehicle parking.
BUFFERED BIKE LANES are painted on the street alongside a painted buffer to
provide additional spacing from motor-vehicle lanes.
STRIPED BIKE LANES are painted on the street but do not include an additional
buffer from motor vehicles.
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BIKE BOULEVARDS are shared-lane bikeways accompanied by traffic calming
measures such as signage, speed humps, traffic diverters or neighborhood traffic
circles to limit motor-vehicle volumes and speeds.
SHARED BIKE ROUTES are shared-lane bikeways that are not accompanied by
traffic calming measures, and may have higher motor-vehicle volumes or speeds than
bike boulevards.
MIXED BIKEWAY TYPES are used on streets that accommodate different types
of facilities for each direction of travel.
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Source: City of Albany, 2024; City of Berkeley,
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Bike Parking
Parking for bikes and micromobility devices is an essential end-of-trip
facility that supports Albany’s active transportation network. Even
high-comfort bikeways are less useful if people do not have secure,
convenient, and visible places to park at key destinations.
As mapped in Figure 10, Albany’s publicly accessible bike parking is
concentrated near key destinations including commercial corridors
Solano Avenue and San Pablo Avenue, University Village, schools, and
parks. Albany has expanded its bike parking supply significantly over
the past decade, with the 2025 inventory documenting approximately
1,795 bike parking spaces citywide compared to 630 spaces in 2012.
The city’s bike parking network includes a range of facility types
designed to serve different users and trip purposes. Standard short-
term parking facilities, such as inverted U-racks and decorative bike-
shaped racks, are the most common. Other facility types include wave
racks, circle racks, and secure lockers that provide longer-term storage
opportunities. Different rack designs accommodate varying numbers
of bikes and micromobility devices with different levels of convenience
and security, though most publicly accessible racks are intended to
support short-duration parking needs.
In addition to maintaining and expanding publicly accessible bike
parking, private development standards play an important role in
supporting active transportation mode choice. The City has adopted
regulations to require bike parking facilities in both new developments
and significant renovations.
Bike Parking Partnerships
The City of Albany partners with merchants and Albany Strollers
and Rollers for the installation of additional bike racks in the
commercial district in Albany. These bike-shaped racks have added
color to the urban environment and carry a strong message that
Albany is a community that promotes bicycling.
Solano Avenue
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Recent Active Transportation Projects and Expenditures
The City of Albany has made significant progress on transportation
improvements since the adoption of the first Albany Active
Transportation Plan in 2012 with more projects currently underway.
The Active Transportation Plan will build on this work. Table 2
summarizes the City’s expenditures on active transportation in
recent years and Figure 11 maps some of the recent and in-progress
projects.
For the pedestrian network, the City has invested significantly in
sidewalk accessibility over the last decade through sidewalk shaving
and repair programs and curb ramp upgrades tied to paving and
active transportation projects. The City also conducted a citywide
streetlighting evaluation and implemented an intersection red curb
policy to improve visibility for pedestrians. Recent projects added
curb extensions (bulb outs) and flashing beacons at intersections
that have historically been challenging to navigate, including on San
Pablo Avenue and Marin Avenue.
The City has also expanded its bike facilities and shared-use path
system. Completed and funded projects since 2020 include new and
upgraded on-street bikeways, signalized intersection and lighting
improvements along the Ohlone Greenway, shared-use path renewal
and extensions, and pedestrian and bike improvements along the San
Pablo Avenue corridor in coordination with Alameda CTC.
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COMPLETED PROJECTS TOTAL PROJECT
EXPENDITURES*
Talbot Pedestrian Beacon (2020) 27,000
Albany Hill Access Improvements (2020) 1,181,000
Washington Avenue Access and Traffic
Calming (2020)
108,000
ATP Signage and Striping (2022) 165,000
Kains and Adams Bikeway Pilot (2023) and
Evaluation (2024)
160,000
Marin Avenue Pavement Project Phase 1
(2023)
2,500,000
Ohlone Greenway Signalized Intersection
Improvements (2024)
1,100,000
Codornices Creek Path, 8th to 10th (2024) 1,636,000
TOTAL $6,877,000
FUNDED PROJECTS UNDERWAY TOTAL PROJECT
EXPENDITURES*
Marin Avenue Pavement and Curb Ramp
Rehabilitation Phase 2
7,750,000
Cleveland Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
and Bikeway
2,015,000
Pierce-Cleveland Bikeway Connection
Project
350,000
Shared Use Path Renewal 800,000
Jackson Bikeway Phase 2 900,000
Critical Intersection Lighting Upgrades 200,000
San Pablo Pedestrian Improvements 1,772,000
TOTAL 12,015,000
Table 2: Expenditures
*Rounded to nearest $1,000
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Figure 11: Recent Projects
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Safety and Comfort Analyses
Safety Review
From 2013–2022 there were 87 pedestrian injury collisions in Albany
involving motor vehicles, including one fatality and 13 severe injury
collisions, mapped in Figure 12. High numbers occurred on San
Pablo Avenue, Solano Avenue, and Marin Avenue. Intersections
were the sites of many collisions, particularly San Pablo Avenue at
Brighton Avenue and San Pablo Avenue at Garfield Avenue; since
2022, additional crossing infrastructure has been installed at both
intersections. The fatal collision occurred at the intersection of
Solano Avenue and Jackson Street.
During the same period there were 69 motor vehicle collisions
resulting in injury involving bikes, mapped in Figure 13. While
none were fatal, four resulted in serious injury. Like the pedestrian
collisions, San Pablo Avenue, Solano Avenue, and Marin Avenue were
the sites of high numbers of bike injury collisions. Two of the four
serious injury collisions occurred on San Pablo Avenue; the others
were located on Marin Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue.
The safety analysis conducted for this ATP is broadly consistent with
the findings of the Albany Local Roadway Safety Plan (2023). Alameda
CTC’s High-Injury Network and Proactive Safety Network Report (2024)
also includes Solano and San Pablo Avenues.
Current best practices in transportation safety, endorsed by guiding
agencies including the U.S. Department of Transportation and
Alameda CTC, are based around a Safe System Approach. This is a
safety framework that considers the realities of both human mistakes
and human vulnerability in the transportation system, seeking to
design a system that minimizes collisions and their most serious
impacts. This emphasizes shared responsibility and layered protection
through a combination of safer speeds, safer roads, safer vehicles, safer
behavior, and post-incident care. For active transportation projects, a
Safe System Approach can help substantiate the need for investments
that better protect all users such as separated facilities, enhanced
crossings and intersections, traffic calming, improved visibility, and
designs that reduce conflict exposure and collision severity.
Vision Zero and Safe Systems
The international Vision Zero program encourages
governments to set explicit policy goals to eliminate all
roadway fatalities and serious injuries. MTC adopted its
Regional Safety/Vision Zero Policy in 2020 to establish
“a region-wide policy of intent to work with our partner
agencies to encourage and support actions towards
eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the
Bay Area by 2030.” Both MTC and Alameda CTC endorse
Vision Zero as an overarching goal and the Safe System
Approach as a framework for effective implementation.
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Figure 13: Bike Collisions Resulting in Injury, 2013-2022
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Pedestrian Comfort
Figure 14 shows sidewalk gaps and other challenges in the existing
pedestrian network. Key issues identified by the project team, City
staff, and stakeholders include:
Several sidewalk gaps exist along sections of Hillside Avenue,
Thousand Oaks Boulevard, and Cleveland Avenue.
Some sidewalks are partially obstructed by infrastructure or
tree roots or were constructed to a narrower width than the
current five-foot standard.
Some sidewalks on narrower streets, particularly Hillside
Avenue and Pierce Street, are routinely blocked by parked cars.
Lighting is limited along pedestrian corridors and intersections.
Commercial corridors, particularly San Pablo Avenue and
Solano Avenue, can benefit from additional amenities and
support facilities to enhance the pedestrian realm such as
street furniture, public art, or trees and landscaping.
Sidewalk obstructions on Pierce Street (above) and Clay Street (below).
(Photos: Google Earth)
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Bike Comfort
Albany’s streets have a range of comfort levels for
biking, which the project team evaluated across
multiple factors listed in Figure 15. This tailored, four-
stage analysis began with the traditional Level of Traffic
Stress methodology, originally developed by the Mineta
Institute of Transportation, which considers vehicle
volume and number of lanes. To enhance the analysis,
the project team then applied additional factors
including vehicle speed and the existence of marked
centerlines and medians, all of which contribute to user
comfort and are consistent with refined measures of
comfort employed by peer agencies across the nation.
Following these quantitative analyses, the project team
shared its findings with a wide array of stakeholders,
including City staff and the public, to collect feedback
on how these metrics compare to real-world experience.
Based on this feedback, the project team then applied
additional qualitative refinements, adjusting the comfort
level downward to reflect the challenges of high-activity
school/commercial areas as well as locations where bike
facilities are stop-controlled but cross-traffic is free-
flowing.
Figure 16 shows the existing bike level of comfort for each
road segment in Albany. Please note this initial comfort
evaluation is based on the methodology described above
and is not part of the network recommendations or
quality standards presented later in this plan.
COMFORT LEVEL 5
Clear physical separation from motor vehicles and suitable for
nearly all cyclists. Includes shared-use paths and protected
bikeways.
COMFORT LEVEL 4
Generally suitable for most users, but may not have full physical
separation from motor-vehicle traffic and may not be suitable
for children cycling alone. Includes streets with buffered bike
lanes, and striped bike lanes, or shared facilities with relatively
low motor-vehicle volumes and speeds.
COMFORT LEVEL 3
Low traffic interaction and suitable for most adult cyclists.
Includes streets with buffered or striped bike lanes or shared
facilities, but with higher motor-vehicle speeds and/or volumes
than Comfort Level 4.
COMFORT LEVEL 2
Moderate traffic interaction and suitable for some adults, but
high motor-vehicle volumes and/or speeds reduce comfort
and deter some potential users.
COMFORT LEVEL 1
High traffic interaction and appropriate only for “strong and
fearless” adults, characterized by high volumes of fast-moving
vehicles in shared spaces.
Figure 15: Levels of Bike Comfort
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Figure 16: Existing Bike Level of Comfort
Source: City of Albany, 2024.
Notes: Level of comfort is determined through
a combination of factors, including bicycle
facility class, observed speeds, average daily
vehicle volumes, and number of lanes. Posted
speed limit is used where observed speeds are
unavailable. Consistent with the Level of Traffic
Stress methodology, collision rates and type
of parking were not included in this comfort
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Summary of Challenges and Opportunities
The existing conditions analysis found that Albany’s existing and
planned active transportation network provides relatively good
coverage across the City’s various land uses and travel patterns,
connecting many origins and destinations for many people who walk,
bike, and roll. However, the network still has numerous challenges
and areas for improvement, including:
Some planned facilities are not yet constructed, leaving gaps
in the network.
Some existing facilities have challenging sections such as
intersections or high-traffic areas that limit overall comfort
for users.
Most schools are located along busy corridors with
challenging pedestrian and bike facilities.
For both walking and biking, higher-comfort routes to parks
and recreation areas are discontinuous and many users must
navigate lower-comfort facilities to reach them.
Some pedestrian corridors are challenged by sidewalk
obstructions including parked cars.
Improvements aimed at traffic calming typically rely on
case-by-case requests.
Lighting can be improved in many corridors, particularly
within the pedestrian realm and at intersections.
The City’s ongoing work to improve pedestrian crossings is
making steady progress, including the installation of ADA-
compliant curb ramps, crosswalks, and curb extensions.
Albany’s primary commercial streets, San Pablo Avenue and
Solano Avenue, currently lack biking and rolling facilities and
present challenges to many potential users.
Many biking and rolling facilities, including most north-south
routes across the City, contain intersections where the bike
facility is stop-controlled but cross-traffic is uncontrolled
(lacking a stop sign or signal to stop traffic), which decreases
convenience, comfort, and perceived safety.
Some designated bike boulevards and shared bike routes
(both of which share lanes with automobile traffic) have low
traffic volumes but are only able to reach medium comfort
level, largely due to traffic speeds above 25 mph and
intersections with free-flowing cross-traffic.
Many north-south bike routes do not connect to the
northern City limits, creating a disconnected intercity
network.
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4. POLICY AND PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS
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4. POLICY AND PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS
Policy Recommendations
The following policies support implementation of the ATP and guide coordinated action across programs, projects, and decision-making.
The policies are organized in Tables 3 through 6 by the corresponding ATP goal..
Goal 1: Access and Connectivity
Provide an active transportation network that encourages people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, and roll to meet their
daily needs, including access to transit, work, school, commerce, and recreation.
POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Policy 1.1 Interconnected Active
Transportation System
Develop a continuous, interconnected system of facilities for walking, biking, and
rolling that provide access to destinations throughout Albany. Where possible, widen
high-demand facilities to provide separation between modes and users traveling at
different speeds.
Policy 1.2 Complete Streets Design the street right-of-way to accommodate all users, particularly active
transportation modes, consistent with the MTC Complete Streets Policy.
Policy 1.3 Mode Shift Promote “mode shift” from automobile travel to walking, biking, and rolling by
developing high-quality facilities and amenities to attract new users and trips.
Beyond mobility benefits, mode shift also will help to achieve Albany’s
complementary goals for safety, public health, and climate action.
Table 3: Policy Recommendations, Goal 1: Access and Connectivity
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POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Policy 1.4 Context-Sensitive
Network Design
Design networks to reflect context-sensitive design and integration with
adjacent land uses.
Policy 1.5 Regional Mobility and
Public Transit Integration
Coordinate with partner agencies to provide connections to regional mobility
resources such as trails and bikeways, facilities in adjacent jurisdictions, and
connections to AC Transit and BART. Encourage mutual benefits between active
transportation and public transit by improving active transportation access to transit
stops and incorporating AC Transit multimodal design guidelines into projects.
Policy 1.6 Navigation and Wayfinding Provide resources for navigation and wayfinding, both on location and online, that
are accessible to a variety of audiences including multilingual and other special-needs
populations.
Policy 1.7 Education and Enforcement
Programs
Develop and maintain educational programs that promote safe, confident, and
courteous use of the mobility system by all users and modes. Strictly enforce the
rights and responsibilities of all street users, including automobile users, public transit
riders, and people walking, biking, and rolling. Partner with regional agencies, schools,
community organizations, and advocacy groups to increase awareness of traffic laws,
encourage mode shift to active transportation, and foster a culture of respect for all in
the mobility system.
Policy 1.8 Leverage Public Right-of-Way
and New Development
Utilize existing City rights-of-way and public spaces, and leverage opportunities
created through public and private development, to establish new active
transportation facilities. Integrate these improvements into development review and
capital project processes to expand network connectivity and accessibility over time.
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POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Policy 2.1 Safety for All Prioritize safety for all users of the mobility system through a combination of design,
enforcement, and education, with particular emphasis on the High Injury Network
as identified in the Albany Local Roadway Safety Plan (2023) and the Alameda CTC
High-Injury Network and Proactive Safety Network Report (2024). Employ the federally
recognized Safe System Approach to evaluate a wide range of safety factors. Consider
formal adoption of the goals and practices of the international Vision Zero program
that seeks to eliminate all roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
Policy 2.2 High-Comfort Facilities for All Provide comfortable, high-quality facilities for users of all ages and abilities, drawing
upon guidance from the National Association of City Transportation Officials
(NACTO), AASHTO, the California Department of Transportation, and other
organizations at the forefront of active transportation design and best practices.
Consistent with policy guidance from the Alameda CTC, apply NACTO's "Designing
for All Ages and Abilities" guidelines as a foundational standard for facility selection
and design on Albany's biking and rolling network, particularly for the designated
“high comfort” biking network.
Goal 2: Safety and Comfort
Design and construct high-quality facilities and consistently enforce traffic regulations to make Albany a safe and comfortable
place to walk, bike, and roll.
Table 4: Policy Recommendations, Goal 2: Safety and Comfort
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POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Policy 2.3 Street Design for Calmer Traffic Employ design features intended to slow traffic to safe operating speeds and encourage
non-automobile modes. On the designated “high comfort” biking network, implement
measures to reduce automobile volume and speed in accordance with NACTO’s “All
Ages and Abilities” guidance. Adopt a programmatic approach to traffic calming that
addresses communitywide considerations, including the provision of emergency
services, rather than relying on block requests per the Albany Traffic Calming Policy.
Policy 2.4 Speed Management and
Enforcement
Maintain and enforce speed limits that provide for the safety of all mobility modes,
including both motor vehicles and active transportation vehicles, with emphasis on
the following measures:
Evaluate and, where appropriate, reduce speed limits on key corridors to achieve
comfortable speeds for active transportation users, including consistency with
NACTO’s “All Ages & Abilities” guidance for the designated “high comfort” biking
network, consistent with authority granted by California Assembly Bill 43 (2021).
Focus particularly on the high-injury networks identified in the Albany
Local Roadway Safety Plan (2023) and Alameda CTC High-Injury Network and
Proactive Safety Network Report (2024), and locations that generate high active
transportation demand such as schools, commercial areas, and recreation facilities.
Work with state and regional agencies to investigate options for remote speed
enforcement, including demonstration projects.
Policy 2.5 Lighting Install and maintain ample lighting for active transportation facilities, drawing upon
guidance and strategies from the City of Albany Citywide Street Lighting Evaluation
(2024).
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POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Policy 2.6 Bike Parking and
Support Facilities
Install parking facilities for biking and rolling in high-demand locations such as commercial
corridors, recreational areas, and public transit stops. Consider the needs of cargo bikes,
e-bikes, scooters and other "micromobility" modes as well as traditional bikes. Encourage
the provision of end-of-trip biking/rolling facilities such as secure parking, showers,
lockers, and repair stations at employment centers, schools, and public destinations.
Maintain best practices in regulations for facilities in new developments and significant
renovations.
Policy 2.7 Pedestrian Amenities and
Support Facilities
Supplement the pedestrian network with high-quality amenities and support facilities
such as street furniture, water fountains, shade structures, landscaping, street trees,
public art, and flexible space for community-focused activities. Maintain best practices
in regulations for facilities in new developments and significant renovations.
Policy 2.8 Sidewalk Obstruction
Management and Maintenance
Ensure all sidewalks, paths, bikeways, and other active transportation facilities remain
clear of parked vehicles, vegetation, and other obstructions through a combination of
enforcement, education, and design measures. Encourage and support property owners
in proactive maintenance and clearance of sidewalks.
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POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Policy 2.9 Intersection Treatments and
Standards
Prioritize improvements at intersections to increase comfort for active transportation
users and optimize operations for all modes. Draw upon the wide range of intersection
treatments and best practices summarized in this plan and published in more detail
by NACTO, the California Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway
Administration, and other transportation agencies. Consider developing programmatic
guidelines for the implementation of intersection treatments including "No Right on
Red" restrictions.
Policy 2.10 Safe Routes to Schools Apply the principles and measures of the nationally recognized Safe Routes to Schools
program, including specific guidance provided by Alameda CTC, to guide the selection
and design of active transportation facilities near schools. Prioritize measures that
enhance safety, comfort, and accessibility for users of all ages who walk, bike, or roll
to school. Coordinate active transportation improvements near schools with school
administrators and the community.
Policy 2.11 Pedestrian Visibility at Corners Maintain clear visibility at intersections, driveways, and other corners to ensure adequate
sight lines and safety for all mobility modes. Review regulations and enforcement practices
for fencing and landscaping to ensure adequate sight lines are maintained on all facilities.
Policy 2.12 Ongoing Safety Monitoring Establish a formal program to monitor and evaluate active transportation collisions and
other reported safety incidents. Consistent with the Albany Local Roadway Safety Plan
(2023), use collected data to identify high-risk locations, track trends over time, and
inform the prioritization of safety improvements and education efforts.
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POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Policy 2.13 Micromobility Safety Consider adopting regulations governing the use of micromobility devices, including
privately owned e-bikes and scooters, with an emphasis on safe speed and user behavior
on shared-use paths to ensure comfort and safety for all. Establish clear and enforceable
operating standards such as speed limits, yield requirements, age regulations, prohibitions
on reckless or stunt riding, and, where feasible, separation or delineation of space for
users traveling at different speeds. Apply consistent signage, education, and enforcement
to support compliance.
Policy 2.14 Railroad Safety Promote safety around the railroad right-of-way through design, education, and
enforcement strategies. Coordinate with rail operators, public agencies, and schools
to support and expand existing safety programs and increase public awareness of safe
behaviors near rail facilities.
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Goal 3: Positive Outcomes for All Users
Ensure the needs of all users, including disadvantaged populations, are integral factors in project prioritization and development.
POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Policy 3.1 Inclusive Facilities for All Provide high-quality facilities for all users regardless of age, ability, socioeconomic
status, or demographic background.
Policy 3.2 Accessibility Standards and
Best Practices
Incorporate the latest accessibility standards and best practices into project
design, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Public Right-of-Way
Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).
Policy 3.3 Equity-Focused Investments Prioritize investments in areas with the highest need for active transportation
investment, including schools, senior populations, equity priority communities,
historically underserved areas, and other areas of concern per federal/state/regional/
local measures.
Policy 3.4 Healthy Communities Develop, improve, and maintain active transportation facilities that encourage healthy
communities and outdoor physical activity, including connections to recreational
opportunities and sources of healthy foods.
Policy 3.5 Bike/Micromobility Sharing
Programs
Support bike-sharing and other shared micromobility programs and consider
incentives for establishing and expanding such programs in Albany. Ensure shared-
mobility programs include strict regulations for operators to manage all storage,
maintenance, and enforcement needs.
Table 5: Policy Recommendations, Goal 3: Positive Outcomes for All Users
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Goal 4: Implementation and Funding
Integrate active transportation projects and programs into development Citywide and allocate sufficient resources for their
ongoing implementation and maintenance.
POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Policy 4.1 CIP Priorities for Active
Transportation
Align project planning, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and funding sources to
prioritize and implement active transportation priority projects and programs.
Policy 4.2 Funding Commitment and Budget Maintain reliable and sustained funding sources to ensure the safe and efficient
operation of the active transportation system, including funding for new projects,
ongoing maintenance, education, and enforcement. Consider establishing a traffic-
safety improvement program distinct from maintenance and capital project funding..
Policy 4.3 Integration with New Projects Consider the needs and concerns of active transportation users in all transportation
and development projects per the Albany Complete Streets Policy, and ensure
alternative routing for active transportation users during all construction projects or
other facility closures.
Policy 4.4 Maintenance and State of
Good Repair
Regularly inspect and maintain public rights-of-way and infrastructure in a manner
that provides safe conditions, keeps paved areas clear for all modes, minimizes
long-term maintenance and rehabilitation costs, and generally maintains a state of
good repair.
Table 6: Policy Recommendations, Goal 4: Implementation and Funding
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Program Recommendations
In collaboration with stakeholders, the project team drew upon ATP goals and policies to identify the programs shown in Table 7. These
programs complement the active transportation networks to support the achievement of ATP goals and policies.
The highest-priority programs are summarized in Chapter 6 and will be recommended for inclusion in the City’s future work program.
TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Accessibility Upgrades Continue ongoing ADA program upgrades.
Bike and Micromobility Sharing Implement a bike-sharing or micromobility program, including potential partnerships with
regional or neighboring jurisdictions.
Bike Parking Install additional bike parking at high-activity locations citywide.
Educational Programs Continue to support traffic-safety educational programs including micromobility education.
Continue to leverage existing partnerships with Alameda County, AUSD, and other stakeholders.
Intersection Safety and Visibility Develop a program to address smaller-scale intersection safety and accessibility needs. Priorities
may include installation of new crosswalk markings at unsignalized intersections on the high
comfort pedestrian network, installation of curb ramps at priority locations, installation of raised
elements at intersection red zones in high-activity areas, or the adoption of more restrictive “no
right on red” policies.
Table 7: Program Recommendations
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TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Intersection Treatment
Guidelines
Develop programmatic guidelines for the implementation of intersection treatments.
Lighting Continue to implement recommendations of the City of Albany Street Lighting Evaluation (2024).
Navigation and Wayfinding Improve navigation and wayfinding resources, including accessible, multilingual physical signage
and online and printed resources.
Railroad Safety Coordinate with rail operators, public agencies, schools, and relevant property owners to support
existing safety programs, improve crossing visibility and treatments, harden barriers that discourage
illegal crossings, and increase public awareness of safe behaviors near rail facilities.
Reduce Posted Speed Limits Conduct a citywide speed study and evaluate potential speed limit reductions permitted under
recent state law.
Speed Management and
Enforcement
Update the traffic calming and speed management program to implement measures proactively
through an evaluation process.
Traffic Safety Establish dedicated traffic safety funding, distinct from maintenance and capital project funding,
to address traffic safety issues based on regular collision safety analysis and monitoring.
Transportation Demand
Management
Identify and implement transportation demand management strategies to support mode shift
with new development.
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5. NETWORK RECOMMENDATIONS
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The project team analyzed gaps and opportunities to complete the
City’s active transportation networks based on:
ATP goals and policies
Network connectivity to origins and destinations
across Albany
Extensive engagement with agency and
community stakeholders
Plans and policy guidance from City of Albany,
state/regional agencies, and neighboring cities
Current best practices in active transportation and
multimodal design
5. NETWORK RECOMMENDATIONS
Active Transportation Networks
“BASE” NETWORK
• Minimum standards for pedestrian/walking on all streets,
paths and trails citywide; plus facilities specifically
designated for biking
“HIGH COMFORT” NETWORK
• Facilities with the highest levels of priority and treatment
for active transportation modes
The full active transportation network is categorized into the
pedestrian network and the biking network. Each is further divided
into a “base” network and a smaller “high comfort” network, as mapped
in Figure 17 and Figure 18. Priority intersections were identified as
locations of particular importance to each network, including key
network junctions, school-area crossings, and intersections where
high-comfort bikeways cross streets without controls for cross-traffic.
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The “high comfort” biking network relies
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guidance, which is a nationally accepted best
practice for bikeway selection. It is adopted
as policy by both Alameda CTC and MTC:
Alameda CTC: Local Bicycle Master
Plan Guidelines
MTC: Complete Streets Policy for
Regional Bikeways
All Ages and Abilities Guidance for the High Comfort Biking Network
Table 8: NACTO Facility Selection Guidance for All Ages and Abilities Bikeways
Table 8 shows current NACTO guidance to achieve the AAA standard with various types of
biking/rolling facilities. As the table demonstrates, there are three main categories of tools
to achieve the AAA standard:
Construct bike facilities of various types
Regulate motor vehicle speed
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Network Quality Guidelines
Network quality guidelines, shown in Table 9, are how specific facilities are defined in each network and can help identify the need for
improvement projects. The project team drew from the latest guidance and best practices at state and national levels to develop these
quality guidelines, including but not limited to:
NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide (3rd Ed.)
NACTO Urban Street Design Guide
NACTO Designing for All Ages and Abilities
Caltrans Design Information Bulletin (DIB)-94 Complete Streets: Contextual Design Guidance
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities (5th Ed.)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety
NETWORK BASE NETWORK GUIDELINES HIGH COMFORT NETWORK GUIDELINES
Pedestrian Sidewalk or path with ample width, no
obstructions, and full accessibility including
curb ramps
Sidewalk or path with ample width, no obstructions, and
full accessibility including curb ramps
Marked or otherwise improved crossing facilities at
intersections
Additional enhancements to be determined case-by-case
based on context, such as additional width, lighting, trees/
landscaping, shade, furniture, commercial kiosks, or art
Biking NACTO minimum guidance for biking/rolling
facilities
NACTO guidance for All Ages and Abilities (AAA) bikeways
Table 9: Network Quality Guidelines
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Biking Network Facility Recommendations
For on-street bikeways, specific roadway characteristics including
the available width, motor vehicle speed, and motor vehicle volume
help determine the potential options for facility types. For some
roadways, NACTO guidance offers several options to achieve the
desired quality and level of comfort.
Figure 19 shows preliminary facility recommendations for each
corridor on the proposed biking network. The corridors marked
“multiple options to be evaluated” may be able to achieve the desired
quality and level of comfort in more than one way. However, each
option generally involves some trade-offs and decisions that will
need to be weighed carefully in future project development.
Shared bike routes marked as “challenging corridors” have relatively
high motor-vehicle volumes and/or speeds which result in a lower
level of comfort. These “challenging corridors” for stronger, more
confident users are adjacent to parallel high-comfort corridors
suitable for all ages and abilities.
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Recommendations
Shared-Use Path
Protected Bikeway
Striped Bike Lane
Bike Boulevard
Shared Bike Route
Mixed Bikeway Types
Multiple Options to be Evaluated
Challenging Corridors
ProposedExisting
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6. IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
ACCESS AND CONNECTIVITY SAFETY AND COMFORT STAKEHOLDER INPUT
Closes substantial gap in network
likely to have high user demand
Improves capacity of high-
demand facility
Significantly improves
substandard facility
Low existing comfort rating (1-3)
High collision rate
Large number of “top 3” rankings
from community outreach
City Council and TC recommendations
Table 10: Project Prioritization Criteria
Priority Projects
Drawing upon the ATP networks, quality guidelines, and best
practices, the project team applied the following process to identify
ATP projects:
Compared existing conditions to the draft networks
and associated quality guidelines
Identified gaps, corridors, and intersections that do not
currently meet the desired quality guidelines
Identified potential projects to achieve the desired
quality guidelines
Following project identification, the project team then evaluated and
prioritized the suite of potential projects against the criteria shown
in Table 10, which were drawn from ATP goals and stakeholder input.
The full project list with descriptions and other details is included as
Appendix A. The following sections summarize the priority projects
across these categories:
Fully Funded and In Progress Capital Projects
(initiated under prior ATP with implementation ongoing)
Priority Projects: Under Development
Priority Projects: Not Yet Initiated
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Fully Funded and In Progress Capital Projects
TYPE PROJECT
Pedestrian and
Biking
Marin Ave Paving
(Key Route Blvd to Tulare Ave)
Biking Cleveland Cycle Track
(Washington Ave to Cleveland Ave)
Biking Jackson Bikeway
(Buchanan St to Ohlone Ave)
Buchanan Street and Ocean View Bikeway (Photo: Google Earth)
Table 11 lists projects that are already funded and in progress. They
were initiated under the prior Active Transportation Plan (2019), and
as they are projected for completion soon after ATP adoption, this
list is provided for context but the projects are not included in the
current ATP project recommendations.
Table 11: Fully Funded and In Progress Capital Projects
Marin Avenue (Photo: Google Earth)
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Priority Projects: Under Development
Table 12 lists priority projects that are already under development, meaning they have completed at least some project-specific
planning and conceptual design activities. Projects are listed by type and then alphabetically and are not in prioritized order.
Table 12: Priority Projects, Under Development
TYPE PROJECT BEGIN/END BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Full Project List in Appendix A)
Pedestrian Santa Fe Ave Pedestrian
Corridor
North City Limit/
Key Route Blvd
Traffic calming; intersection improvements at Santa
Fe Ave/Key Route Blvd; traffic signal improvements at
Santa Fe Ave/Solano Ave and Santa Fe Ave/Marin Ave
Pedestrian Thousand Oaks Blvd
Sidewalk
Pomona Ave/
Carmel Ave
Install 5' sidewalks where missing north of
Memorial Park
Pedestrian Uptown Solano Ave
ADA Curb Ramps
Key Route/
Tulare Ave
Upgrade curb ramps between Key Route Blvd and
Tulare Ave
Biking Adams-Clay Bikeway San Pablo Ave–
Clay St/
Buchanan St
One-way motor vehicle traffic and contraflow bike
lane with intersection treatments to facilitate through
movements by bike
Biking Kains Ave Bikeway North City Limit/
South City Limit
One-way motor vehicle traffic and contraflow bike
lane (North City Limit to Marin Ave) and two-way
bike boulevard (Marin Ave to South City Limit)
with intersection treatments to facilitate through
movements by bike
Shared-Use Path/Trail Pierce-Cleveland
Connector Path
Cleveland Ave/
Pierce St
Shared-use path connecting Pierce St to
Cleveland Ave via Pierce St Park
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Priority Projects: Not Yet Initiated
Table 13 lists priority projects that have not yet been initiated. Projects are listed by type and then alphabetically
and are not in prioritized order.
Table 13: Priority Projects, Not Yet Initiated
TYPE PROJECT BEGIN/END BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Full Project List in Appendix A)
Pedestrian and Biking Garfield Ave-Ohlone
Crossing and Sidewalk
Gap
Ohlone Greenway/
Masonic Ave
Pedestrian and biking/rolling crossing connecting
Garfield Ave to Ohlone Greenway across Masonic Ave
Pedestrian and Biking Key Route Blvd
Streetscape
Improvements
North City Limit/
Solano Ave
Improve pedestrian experience; median stops for
cross-streets where missing; mid-block crossing
between street median and Albany High School for
student use; protected bikeway OR buffered bike lanes
OR median path
Pedestrian and Biking Lower Marin
Ave Streetscape
Improvements
San Pablo Ave/
Masonic Ave
Improve pedestrian experience; intersection
improvements at San Pablo Ave/Marin Ave and Marin
Ave/Talbot Ave; protected bikeway
Pedestrian and Biking Mid-Marin Ave
Streetscape
Improvements
Masonic Ave/
Tulare Ave
Protected bikeway; improve pedestrian experience;
crossing enhancements
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TYPE PROJECT BEGIN/END BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Full Project List in Appendix A)
Pedestrian and Biking Uptown Solano
Ave Streetscape
Improvements
Masonic Ave/
Tulare Ave
Streetscape improvement project (including pavement,
drainage, lighting, green infrastructure, improved
sidewalks and curb extensions); eastbound/uphill
protected bikeway; westbound/downhill shared
lane with parking converted to parallel; traffic
signal improvements at Solano Ave/Santa Fe Ave;
consider signal at Solano Ave/Peralta Ave; crossing
improvements at Solano Ave/Curtis St
Pedestrian Cerrito Creek Pedestrian
Connection
Adams St/Albany
Hill Trails
Pedestrian path along south side of Cerrito Creek
connecting Orientation Center path at Adams St to
Albany Hill Trails
Pedestrian Hillside Ave Sidewalk Gap Jackson St/Taft St Install 5' sidewalks where missing
Pedestrian Pierce St South
Pedestrian Corridor
Midblock near
Albany Hill/
Buchanan St
Address parking on sidewalk and provide an accessible
path for pedestrians which may include new parking
lanes, parking restrictions and/or ROW modifications
Biking Adams-Carlson Bikeway
Connection
North City Limit/
Clay St
Biking/rolling connection across Cerrito Creek
connecting to Carlson St in El Cerrito
Biking Jackson-Adams Bikeway
Connection
Pierce St/
San Pablo Ave
Two-way separated bikeway along Buchanan St
between Jackson St and Adams St; intersection
improvements at Buchanan St/Jackson St
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TYPE PROJECT BEGIN/END BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Full Project List in Appendix A)
Biking San Pablo Ave Cycle
Track and Marin Ave
Intersection
Marin Ave/
Village Creek
Extension of two-way protected bikeway (cycle track)
along San Pablo Ave from Village Creek to Marin Ave;
intersection improvements at San Pablo Ave/Marin Ave
Shared-Use Path/Trail Bay Trail Junctions Albany Bulb/I-580
Off Ramp
Improve trail junctions at Albany Bulb entrance and
I-580 off-ramp intersection
Shared-Use Path/Trail Ohlone Greenway
Expansion
North City Limit/
South City Limit
Widen facility and/or better separate modes; create
direct connection to Albany Middle School
School Access Albany High School
Access Improvements
Intersection improvements at Key Route Blvd/Portland
Ave, Portland Ave/Ramona Ave, Portland Ave/Pomona
Ave, and Thousand Oaks Blvd/Key Route Blvd; mid-
block pedestrian crossing and traffic calming along Key
Route Blvd
School Access Albany Middle School
Access Improvements
Direct bike/ped connection between Ohlone Greenway
and Albany Middle School; improve vehicle loading and
circulation, including potential changes/restrictions
along Brighton Ave and San Gabriel Ave
School Access Cornell Elementary
School Access
Improvements
Intersection improvements at Solano Ave/Talbot Ave
with Solano Ave/Cornell Ave, and Marin Ave/
Talbot Ave; improve vehicle circulation and bike/ped
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Priority Programs
The project team evaluated fourteen ATP programs listed in Chapter 4 using the prioritization criteria listed in Table 14 covering
cost, benefit, and community input. Out of those four priority programs were selected.
Table 14: Program Prioritization Criteria
BENEFIT COST STAKEHOLDER INPUT
Relatively high benefit to achieve
ATP goals
Relatively low cost to implement
and maintain
Many supportive votes and comments
Figure 21: Priority Programs
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TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Intersection Safety
and Visibility
Develop a program to address smaller-scale intersection safety and accessibility needs.
Priorities may include installation of new crosswalk markings at unsignalized intersections on the
high comfort pedestrian network, installation of curb ramps at priority locations, installation of raised
elements at intersection red zones in high-activity areas, or the adoption of more restrictive
“no right on red” policies.
Lighting Continue to implement recommendations of the City of Albany Street Lighting Evaluation (2024).
Railroad Safety Coordinate with rail operators, public agencies, schools, and relevant property owners to support
existing safety programs, improve crossing visibility and treatments, harden barriers that discourage
illegal crossings, and increase public awareness of safe behaviors near rail facilities.
Speed Management
and Enforcement
Update the traffic calming and speed management program to implement measures proactively
through an evaluation process.
Table 15 shows the four highest-priority programs resulting from the prioritization process.
Programs are listed alphabetically and are not in prioritized order.
Table 15: Priority Programs
Implementation Next Steps
The ATP provides Albany with a framework to be used in CIP planning,
development review, grant applications, roadway resurfacing, traffic
calming, and regional agency coordination. Implementation will occur
over time as funding, staff capacity, and coordination opportunities allow.
Three broad guidelines for effective ATP implementation are listed
below, and Table 16 on the following page presents a sample
timeline for typical project implementation. Actual schedules will
vary depending on project-specific factors such as complexity,
prior work completed, funding availability, and interagency and
stakeholder coordination. In general, the full process of planning,
designing, permitting, and constructing an active transportation
project, particularly at the corridor level, can take 3–8 years.
1. Maintain an Ongoing Implementation List: The project
list in Appendix A should be maintained as the working
implementation list for ATP projects and programs. Keep it
updated as priorities, status, cost estimates, funding, and
delivery details change.
2. Advance Projects Opportunistically: Use the prioritization
evaluation in this ATP as a baseline, while continuing to
monitor potential opportunities that may arise to advance
specific projects or programs through funding availability,
regional coordination, or overlap with other projects and
maintenance activities.
3. Track and Report Progress: Provide periodic updates
through the City’s budget, Capital Improvement Program,
Transportation Commission, or City Council processes.
Consider supplementing the ongoing implementation list
with metrics to track progress. Some potential metrics could
include:
Number or percentage of priority projects advanced
and/or completed
Miles of high-comfort bikeways completed
Number of intersection safety treatments installed
Number of bike parking spaces installed
Number of school access improvements completed
Number or percentage of programs initiated
Changes in collision trends involving active
transportation modes
Grant dollars secured
Overlapping Opportunities
Some projects can be implemented more efficiently or quickly
when coordinated with other adjacent work, such as:
• Street resurfacing and maintenance
• Utility work
• Improvements to schools and civic facilities
• Transit projects and related access improvements
• Regional and partner agency projects
• Private development projects with frontage improvements
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DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITY
TYPICAL
DURATION
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES
Grant Applications and
Funding Requests
6–9 months per
request (ongoing)
Prepare funding application materials, cost estimates, cost-benefit analyses, letters
of support letters, and resolutions as needed for multiple sources. Timing depends
on grant cycles as outlined in Funding section and ideally occurs concurrently with
other activities.
Conceptual Planning and
Agency Coordination
6–12 months Conduct initial study to define project goals and evaluate potential design options,
benefits, constraints, costs, and impacts, including initial coordination and review
with agency partners and community stakeholders.
Preliminary Engineering 6–12 months Advance conceptual plans into more detailed design to better define project
features, costs, impacts, and information needed to support environmental review.
Environmental Review 3–12 months Complete environmental requirements including any technical studies.
(While many active transportation projects qualify for exemptions that can be
processed quickly, some projects may have additional requirements depending
on complexity, funding sources, or special conditions.)
Final Design (Plans,
Specifications and
Estimates)
6–12 months Prepare bid-ready documents, technical specifications, engineer’s estimate, and
permitting materials.
Right-of-Way and
Easement Agreements
3–18 months Complete any agreements required for property access or maintenance.
(While only needed for some projects, this can significantly affect project schedule.)
Table 16: Sample Project Implementation Timeline
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DEVELOPMENT
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TYPICAL
DURATION
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES
Construction
Procurement
3–6 months Advertise, bid, award, and execute construction contract.
Construction 3–18 months Construct project. Timeline is highly dependent on project scale, utility conflicts,
traffic control, phasing, and seasonal constraints.
Post-Construction
Monitoring
6–12 months after
completion
Evaluate operations, safety, user comfort, maintenance needs, and potential
refinements after project is open to the public.
NOTE: Actual schedules will vary depending on factors such as project complexity, prior work completed, funding availability,
and interagency and stakeholder coordination.
Funding
Implementation of the ATP will require a combination of funding
sources from all levels, including ongoing monitoring of the ever-
evolving landscape of funding programs and eligibility requirements.
Table 17 on the following page lists the most viable funding sources
for active transportation at the time of ATP adoption. Several
strategies can help maximize funding opportunities across many of
these programs:
1. Monitor and Pursue Multiple Funding Sources: Building on the
information in Table 16, regularly review available opportunities
and match projects to the most appropriate potential funding
sources. Given the uncertainty of many discretionary programs
and the highly competitive nature of grant programs, Albany
should pursue funding opportunities from multiple potential
sources.
2. Pursue High-Priority, High-Benefit Projects: High-benefit
projects tend to be the most competitive in grant programs,
especially given their typically strong results in the benefit-cost
analyses required in many grant applications. To maximize funding
opportunities for active transportation, emphasize funding
programs that support positive outcomes related to mobility,
safety, equity, school access, transit connections, climate goals,
and regional connectivity.
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3. Leverage Local Funds: Beyond directly funding smaller projects
and programs, local funds can create a “multiplier effect” by
preparing larger projects for grant eligibility. The most competitive
grant applications typically result from locally funded planning
efforts that develop conceptual options, planning-level cost
estimates, and support from community and agency stakeholders.
4. Partner with Stakeholder Agencies: Partnering with neighboring
jurisdictions or regional agencies to jointly pursue funding can
greatly strengthen applications for competitive funding. This
could include co-authoring grant applications or more formalized
memoranda of understanding to share the costs of planning, design,
construction, or operations for projects with mutual benefits.
Table 17: Potential Funding Sources for Active Transportation
FUNDING SOURCE ADMINISTERING
AGENCY
CYCLE/FREQUENCY POTENTIAL ATP USES
Capital Improvement Program City of Albany Reviewed through City’s
annual budget process
General project development,
design and construction activities
Development Review and
Capital Facilities Impact Fee
City of Albany Varies by development activity
and budget constraints
General project development,
design and construction activities
Alameda CTC Comprehensive
Investment Plan
Alameda CTC Five-year programming period
with full updates generally
every two years
General project development,
design and construction activities
One Bay Area Grant Program
(OBAG)
Metropolitan Transportation
Commission (MTC)
Multi-year funding cycles;
OBAG 3 covered 2023-2026
and OBAG 4 covers 2027-
2030
General project development,
design and construction activities
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FUNDING SOURCE ADMINISTERING
AGENCY
CYCLE/FREQUENCY POTENTIAL ATP USES
California Active
Transportation Program
California Transportation
Commission (CTC)
Generally multi-year
competitive cycles, with
Cycle 7 covering FY 2025/26-
2028/29
General project development,
design and construction activities
Caltrans Sustainable
Transportation
Planning Grants
Caltrans Generally annual grant cycle Planning, feasibility studies,
engagement, and conceptual design
Local Highway Safety
Improvement Program
Caltrans Generally every 1-2 years Collision-reduction and systemic
safety improvements
Office of Traffic
Safety Grants
California Office of
Traffic Safety
Generally annual grant cycle Education, encouragement,
enforcement, and traffic safety
campaigns
Urban Greening Grants California Natural
Resources Agency
Two competitive cycles, with
first cycle beginning in 2026
Green streets, shade, urban
greening, pedestrian, bike and trail-
related projects
Transportation Fund for
Clean Air – Regional Fund
Bay Area Air Quality
Management District
Generally annual; Alameda
CTC coordinates with the
biennial CIP and may program
off-cycle as needed
Bike facilities, bike parking, first-
and last-mile connections, and
trip-reduction projects