3 Sidewalk Grants Recommended for Approval!

BikeWalkCV is proud to announce that three of our sidewalk grants are recommended for approval by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in regional level of funding through the Active Transportation Program (ATP):

  • Anita Avenue – from Castro Valley Blvd. to Somerset Ave.
  • Stanton Avenue – from Castro Valley Blvd. to Miramar Ave.
  • Center Street – from Heyer Ave. to Paradise Knolls

Sidewalk Construction

These are three of only ten bay area projects to be recommended for funding in this highly competitive program. In addition, the Somerset Avenue grant proposal is on the “contingency” list of projects that could receive funding if any of the winning projects don’t go forward.

This funding is for the initial design phase of each project. It is highly likely that these projects will be fully funded throughout the remaining engineering and construction phases over the next few years.

A big thanks goes out to Paul Keener, Sr. Planner for Alameda County Public Works Agency (PWA) and his colleagues, Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley and staff, Castro Valley Matters, and many members of the BikeWalkCV team who spent countless hours on this campaign, starting with the first Castro Valley Town Hall meeting a year ago through assisting with writing seven extensive grant proposals.

We look forward to keeping the momentum going as we continue our call to action for more safety and accessibility for walking and biking in Castro Valley.

I live on Santa Maria, I was told we are getting sidewalks..is this true? I’m almost to Wilson, I received a ticket for being parked in my driveway a month ago. I just now have spent 20 minutes trying to park my car, someone is parked in front of my house, I should not have to walk a half a mile to park my car!

please check out EdwardsLane. Walking to Marshallschool is so dangerous because of Creekside traffic. Cars park on the dirt and we are forced to walk in the street. We need sidewalks. Please some one check this out.

Thanks for your comment, Judi. We agree that Edwards is in great need. The best way to highlight specific streets is to send an email to Art Carrera, Sr. Traffic Engineer at Alameda County Public Works Agency, to let him know. The more he hears from different residents, the more attention the issue/street gets. His email is artc@acpwa.org. Feel free to cc: bikewalkcv@gmail.com so that it is on BikeWalkCV’s radar as well. Thank you!

Congratulations and FANTASTIC work!! The Center St installation will be immensely helpful for the many Creekside Middle School students who walk to school. This is SUCH GREAT NEWS!!!

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