2024 Sustainable Streetscapes Project

• Project typeAnnual Paving / Complete Streets
• Contractor nameBay Cities Paving & Grading
• Completion DateFebruary 27, 2026

Construction Progress Update: December 2025

Hollis Street Paving Operations Successfully Completed

The City’s contractor, Bay Cities Paving and Grading, has successfully completed all major overnight paving operations on Hollis Street and its connecting side streets. The final phase of work was completed smoothly on the night of Tuesday, November 25th, and no schedule extension into next week will be necessary.

Paving began on November 17th and involved intensive work at the key intersections of Park, 45th, 53rd, and Powell Streets. During this work, crews encountered and successfully addressed some unanticipated subgrade conditions, installing additional reinforcements to ensure the long-term durability of the new roadway while still adhering to the planned schedule.

We sincerely thank the residents, businesses, and commuters for their significant patience and cooperation throughout this disruptive but essential phase of the project. Your understanding allowed our crews to complete this work safely and efficiently.

Upcoming Schedule & Future Work

With the asphalt paving finished, the final steps in the roadway construction are the installation of five new concrete bus pads and the final roadway striping.

• January 5th - 23rd (Concrete Bus Pads and final striping): Depending on clear weather windows, the contractor will begin constructing five new concrete bus pads and install the final striping along the corridor. The installation and curing process will take multiple days for each location and will require traffic control lane shifts. We will issue separate news flashes with specific locations and timing as this work begins.

• Final Striping Plans for Hollis Street can be seen here: Hollis-Street-Striping-Plans-2025-0915-Update.pdf(PDF, 8MB)

Project Highlights

Hollis Street Corridor Improvements

This phase of construction includes new transit and pedestrian safety improvements with the installation of concrete bus pads and intersection bulb-outs to make crossing the street safer for everyone.

 

 

As part of this work, we are installing Green Infrastructure stormwater planters in strategic locations. These planters will help manage stormwater runoff, improve water quality, and beautify the corridor.

Citywide Safety & Accessibility Upgrades

• Solar Lights at Transit Stops: To improve safety and visibility, new solar-powered lighting will be installed at viable bus stop locations.

• New Benches at the Marina: New benches are scheduled to be installed at the Marina for public enjoyment.

Landscaping and Public Art

There will be landscaping provided in all green infrastructure planters, as well as at the planters being installed at the Powell Street Plaza area.

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Completed Work (As of Summer 2025)

We are proud of the progress made since last fall. Completed elements of the project include:

• Triangle Neighborhood: Pavement repairs in the Triangle neighborhood were fully completed in Fall 2024.

• Shellmound Street Improvements: A Class IV bikeway was constructed between 62nd and 65th Streets, and all pavement repairs are fully completed.

• Citywide Bike Racks: Over 100 new bike racks were recently installed across key locations in the city, helping to fulfill the community's need for secure bicycle parking.

Thank you Measure B/BB/VRF Funding!

This project is partially funded by Measure B/BB/VRF Funding from the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC)!

Each year, the City of Emeryville receives approximately:

• $500,000 in Measure BB funding to improve and maintain our local streets and roads,
• $50,000 in Measure BB funding to construct and upgrade pedestrian and bicycle facilities,
• $60,000 in Measure BB funding for paratransit assistance to aid in the mobility of seniors and persons with impairments,
• $45,000 in Vehicle Registration Fee funding to reduce congestion and vehicle pollution.

Preventive maintenance of streets is required on a regular basis to extend the life of streets and to provide a quality riding surface for all modes of travel. The Capital Improvement Program includes funding for ongoing street maintenance through the City's Sustainable Streetscapes projects.

For information on Measure B, Measure BB, and the Vehicle Registration Fee funding, please click the following link: ACTC Website

 

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