Intelligent Transportation Systems - City of Oakland

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SECTION 2 Existing System 2.1 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The transportation system in Oakland is diverse, encompassing all major transportation modes and various levels of local and regional activity. The structure of this diverse transportation system is described in detail in the Land Use Transportation Element of the City of Oakland General Plan. The General Plan, entitled “Envision Oakland”, was adopted in March 1998. Envision Oakland provides a policy framework and implementation plan which is reflected in, and actively adhered to throughout, this Citywide ITS Strategic Plan. The Oakland transportation system is defined in the General Plan through principal physical features of the City such as showcase districts, transportation corridors, neighborhood and activity centers, and transit-oriented districts, all of which are intended to portray a conceptual map or “big picture” of Oakland and how the City functions as a whole. These physical feature categories are elaborated upon below. For reference, the City Structure Diagram which illustrates these physical features has been extracted from the General Plan and is included in Appendix A. 2.1.1 Showcase Districts Five centers in Oakland are considered as regional economic generators, and are expected to be “centers of transformation” in the coming years. These showcase districts will be centers of cultural, recreational and commercial growth, and are: • The Seaport • Downtown • The Mixed Use Waterfront • The Oakland Coliseum Area • The Oakland Airport/Gateway (The Hegenberger Road Gateway leading to the Oakland Airport) These districts are illustrated in Appendix A. The deployment of ITS strategies in this citywide strategic plan will enhance mobility within and through these showcase districts, especially through downtown, the Oakland Coliseum Area, and the Oakland Airport/Gateway. 2.1.2 City Corridors Many corridors throughout Oakland have been designated for revival and increased investment. These corridors serve as major arterials throughout the City and between key areas while serving as alternate routes for the freeways which traverse the City. Over time the corridors have been neglected and undeveloped. This Citywide ITS Strategic Plan echoes the General Plan’s intentions of reviving these important corridors City of Oakland ITS Strategic Plan 6 September, 2003
through the thoughtful and effective deployment of new transportation technologies. The corridors shown in the General Plan include: • Broadway • Telegraph Avenue • Martin Luther King Jr. Way • San Pablo Avenue • West Grand Avenue • MacArthur Boulevard/West MacArthur Boulevard • Foothill Boulevard • Bancroft Avenue • International Boulevard/Route 185 • Hegenberger Expressway/73 rd Avenue • 98 th Avenue As will be shown in Section 3 of this plan, the Needs Assessment Workshop pinpointed a similar list for high-priority corridors for advanced signal system deployment. The centralized and real-time signal management described in this Plan would optimize traffic operations by minimizing delays and easing congestion, improving the travel experience for motorists, transit passengers, cyclists and pedestrians. Good traffic conditions would facilitate commercial and business activity alongside corridors and promote a safe atmosphere for nearby residents. By implementing advanced signal system capabilities along the corridors listed in Section 3 as high-priority, this Citywide ITS Strategic Plan will thus also advance the objective of reviving the City Corridors presented in the General Plan. 2.1.3 Activity Centers Neighborhood activity centers are meant to be the focal points of Oakland’s many diverse communities. The General Plan shows that these activity centers are mainly along City corridors, especially along International Boulevard, Foothill Boulevard, Bancroft Avenue, MacArthur Boulevard, Broadway, Telegraph Avenue, San Pablo Avenue and West Grand Avenue. These centers feature or plan to feature varied commercial and social activities surrounded by housing areas and pedestrian amenities, with easy access to public transit. The Citywide ITS Strategic Plan adheres to the concept of neighborhood activity centers by enabling all modes of transportation, including non-motorized travel such as pedestrian and bicycle transport. Technologies such as video detection (which can be used for bicycle movements), advanced signal systems (including transit priority), and devices for railway intersections all increase the safety and mobility of pedestrians. Traffic devices such as Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Trailblazer Signs (TBS), and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) or 511 Traveler Information, serve to decrease congestion on roadways, thus also benefiting pedestrians and cyclists by decreasing their conflicts with motorized vehicles. 2.1.4 Transit-Oriented Districts As an extension of the activity center concept, transit-oriented districts (TODs) are defined in the General Plan as areas designated to take advantage of the opportunities surrounding Oakland’s eight BART stations and Oakland’s one location (the Eastmont City of Oakland ITS Strategic Plan 7 September, 2003
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