GO Uptown Gateway to Oakland Uptown2016 TIGER Grant Application Project Summary
Lead Applicant
Project Description
GO Uptown is a unique and transformative set of improvements to 19th St. / Oakland BART Station and the surrounding public realm that will improve access to the station, expand station capacity, and replace aging infrastructure while simultaneously reducing energy use, modernizing the appearance of the station, enhancing safety and promoting local art. The primary project components include:
BART Station Modernization Projects
• Two new glass elevators connecting all BART station levels to the AC Transit Uptown Transit Center and other Uptown destinations
• Interior station upgrades including new glass railings, glass fare barriers, and new energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the station.
• New art features throughout the station, including three permanent illuminated public art installations in each of the stairwells
• Expanded and reconfigured fare gates to reduce crowding and anticipate the re-opening of a new station entrance with the former Capwell’s/Sears building
Amount Funded $17.8m (Proposition 1B) TIGER Funding request $4.8m
City of Oakland Public Realm Projects
• 20th Street BART to Lake Merritt Urban Greenway “complete streets” project• New LED street lighting along 20th St. and Webster St.• Extension of the City of Oakland’s pedestrian wayfinding program to a 20-block area
between the 19th St. BART Station and Lake Merritt
Amount Funded $4.6m (Caltrans ATP Grant) TIGER Funding request $1.5m
Supporting Applicant Project Supporters
20th StreetBroadway to Harrison Street
Figure 1
LEGEND
LANDSCAPE AREA
SIDEWALK EXTENSION
EXISTING CURB LINE
BUS SHELTER
BIKE LANE
NEW RAMP 20th Street BART to Lake Merritt Urban GreenwayProposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on 20th Street
between Broadway and Harrison Street
Widen Existing 10’ Sidewalk Relocate Existing
Bus Stop to Broadway/19th Street
Widen Existing 8’Sidewalk
Widen Existing 6-10’Sidewalk
Sidewalk Bulb-Outs to Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distances
Convert 3 Parking Spaces to Drop-
Off Area for BART Station
Sidewalk Bulb-Outs to Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distances
Sidewalk Bulb-Outs to Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distances
Advanced Stop Bars
Advanced Stop Bar
Directional Curb Ramps
Existing 19th Street BART
Entrance
Widen Existing 10’ Sidewalk
Landscaped Median
Landscaped Median
Widen Existing 10’ Sidewalk
Landscaped Median
Repurpose One Travel Lane in
Each Direction to Provide Bike Lanes and Median/Left-
Turn PocketsRepurpose One Travel Lane and
Right-Turn Pocket to Provide Median,
Bike Lane, and Sidewalk Widening
Repurpose One Travel Lane Eastbound to Provide
Median, Bike Lane, and Sidewalk Widening
Repurpose One Travel Lane Westbound to Provide Bike
Lanes and Median/Left-Turn Pockets
Bike Lanes
Bike Lanes
Extend Bike Lanes through
Intersection
Green Bike Lanes behind Bus
Island
Bus Island Allows Buses to Stop in
Travel Lane
Bus Island Allows Buses to Stop in
Travel Lane
Parking Separated Cycle
Track
Parking Separated Cycle
Track
Work with Property Owners to Enhance Pedestrian
Circulation near Driveways and Bring Left-Turns into
Intersection
20th StreetBroadway to Harrison Street
Figure 1
LEGEND
LANDSCAPE AREA
SIDEWALK EXTENSION
EXISTING CURB LINE
BUS SHELTER
BIKE LANE
NEW RAMP
EXISTING BUS STOP TO REMAIN
20th StreetBroadway to Harrison Street
Figure 1
LEGEND
LANDSCAPE AREA
SIDEWALK EXTENSION
EXISTING CURB LINE
BUS SHELTER
BIKE LANE
NEW RAMP 20th Street BART to Lake Merritt Urban GreenwayProposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on 20th Street
between Broadway and Harrison Street
Widen Existing 10’ Sidewalk Relocate Existing
Bus Stop to Broadway/19th Street
Widen Existing 8’Sidewalk
Widen Existing 6-10’Sidewalk
Sidewalk Bulb-Outs to Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distances
Convert 3 Parking Spaces to Drop-
Off Area for BART Station
Sidewalk Bulb-Outs to Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distances
Sidewalk Bulb-Outs to Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distances
Advanced Stop Bars
Advanced Stop Bar
Directional Curb Ramps
Existing 19th Street BART
Entrance
Widen Existing 10’ Sidewalk
Landscaped Median
Landscaped Median
Widen Existing 10’ Sidewalk
Landscaped Median
Repurpose One Travel Lane in
Each Direction to Provide Bike Lanes and Median/Left-
Turn PocketsRepurpose One Travel Lane and
Right-Turn Pocket to Provide Median,
Bike Lane, and Sidewalk Widening
Repurpose One Travel Lane Eastbound to Provide
Median, Bike Lane, and Sidewalk Widening
Repurpose One Travel Lane Westbound to Provide Bike
Lanes and Median/Left-Turn Pockets
Bike Lanes
Bike Lanes
Extend Bike Lanes through
Intersection
Green Bike Lanes behind Bus
Island
Bus Island Allows Buses to Stop in
Travel Lane
Bus Island Allows Buses to Stop in
Travel Lane
Parking Separated Cycle
Track
Parking Separated Cycle
Track
Work with Property Owners to Enhance Pedestrian
Circulation near Driveways and Bring Left-Turns into
Intersection
20th StreetBroadway to Harrison Street
Figure 1
LEGEND
LANDSCAPE AREA
SIDEWALK EXTENSION
EXISTING CURB LINE
BUS SHELTER
BIKE LANE
NEW RAMP
EXISTING BUS STOP TO REMAIN
20th StreetBroadway to Harrison Street
Figure 1
LEGEND
LANDSCAPE AREA
SIDEWALK EXTENSION
EXISTING CURB LINE
BUS SHELTER
BIKE LANE
NEW RAMP 20th Street BART to Lake Merritt Urban GreenwayProposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on 20th Street
between Broadway and Harrison Street
Widen Existing 10’ Sidewalk Relocate Existing
Bus Stop to Broadway/19th Street
Widen Existing 8’Sidewalk
Widen Existing 6-10’Sidewalk
Sidewalk Bulb-Outs to Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distances
Convert 3 Parking Spaces to Drop-
Off Area for BART Station
Sidewalk Bulb-Outs to Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distances
Sidewalk Bulb-Outs to Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distances
Advanced Stop Bars
Advanced Stop Bar
Directional Curb Ramps
Existing 19th Street BART
Entrance
Widen Existing 10’ Sidewalk
Landscaped Median
Landscaped Median
Widen Existing 10’ Sidewalk
Landscaped Median
Repurpose One Travel Lane in
Each Direction to Provide Bike Lanes and Median/Left-
Turn PocketsRepurpose One Travel Lane and
Right-Turn Pocket to Provide Median,
Bike Lane, and Sidewalk Widening
Repurpose One Travel Lane Eastbound to Provide
Median, Bike Lane, and Sidewalk Widening
Repurpose One Travel Lane Westbound to Provide Bike
Lanes and Median/Left-Turn Pockets
Bike Lanes
Bike Lanes
Extend Bike Lanes through
Intersection
Green Bike Lanes behind Bus
Island
Bus Island Allows Buses to Stop in
Travel Lane
Bus Island Allows Buses to Stop in
Travel Lane
Parking Separated Cycle
Track
Parking Separated Cycle
Track
Work with Property Owners to Enhance Pedestrian
Circulation near Driveways and Bring Left-Turns into
Intersection
20th StreetBroadway to Harrison Street
Figure 1
LEGEND
LANDSCAPE AREA
SIDEWALK EXTENSION
EXISTING CURB LINE
BUS SHELTER
BIKE LANE
NEW RAMP
EXISTING BUS STOP TO REMAIN
Rendering of proposed interior lighting improvements
Rendering of proposed new fare barriers with incorporated art
Illustrative Plan of Lake Merritt Urban Greenway complete streets improvements
Total Project Funded Local Match $22.3mTotal Project TIGER Funding Request $6.3mTotal Project Cost $28.6m