Project
A 120-day traffic safety pilot program is coming to the Colby and Hillegass neighborhood to improve safety, reduce speeds, and manage traffic flow, based on traffic data collected from 43 intersections and modeling by UC Berkeley's Institute for Transportation Studies. Oakland's Department of Transportation Director committed to the timeline.
Colby Street and Hillegass Avenue area
A 120-day traffic safety pilot program is coming to the Colby and Hillegass neighborhood to improve safety, reduce speeds, and manage traffic flow, based on traffic data collected from 43 intersections and modeling by UC Berkeley's Institute for Transportation Studies. Oakland's Department of Transportation Director committed to the timeline.
“The pilot will last 120 days, per the commitment from Oakland's Department of Transportation Director, Josh Rowan. This timeline ensures the project remains flexible, with an opportunity to evaluate results before making permanent changes.”2025_04 - Article by Muhammad Alameldin, RCPC Board Member
“A new Slow Neighborhood Pilot is coming to the Colby and Hillegass neighborhood aims to improve safety, reduce speeds, and manage traffic flow. This effort is based on traffic data and community input.”2025_04 - Article by Muhammad Alameldin, RCPC Board Member