66th Avenue BART to Bay Trail
Summary
SCH Number
2026020471
Public Agency
City of Oakland
Document Title
66th Avenue BART to Bay Trail
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/12/2026
Document Description
This project seeks to establish a connection between East Oakland and the San Leandro Bay waterfront by installing a Class I multi-use pathway along the south side of 66th Avenue between San Leandro Street and Oakport Street. Improvements include realignment of Interstate 880 freeway on and off-ramps on both sides of the I-880, full signal separation at all intersection crossings, upgraded railway crossing infrastructure at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing east of Coliseum Way, new accessible bus stops at the Dil Damon Slough trailhead at 66th Avenue/Zhone Way and Oakport Street, and upgraded AC Transit bus stops at Coliseum Way with an accessible loading area that will facilitate in-lane stops for faster service. This project will connect to the East Bay Greenway Class I pathway on the east side of San Leandro Street.
Contact Information
Name
Sofia Pollmann
Agency Name
City of Oakland Department of Transportation
Job Title
Transportation Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Oakland
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Citywide
Other Information
East Oakland on 66th Avenue between San Leandro Street and Oakport Street
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15301, 15302, and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt from the environmental analysis requirements of CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), Section 15183 (Consistent with General Plan and Zoning), Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations), each of which provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA clearance and when viewed collectively provide an overall basis for CEQA Clearance. These pedestrian/bicycle improvements to an existing roadway will not have a significant impact on the environment.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code Section 15061(b)(3) and 15183
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt from the environmental analysis requirements of CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), Section 15183 (Consistent with General Plan and Zoning), Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations), each of which provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA clearance and when viewed collectively provide an overall basis for CEQA Clearance. These pedestrian/bicycle improvements to an existing roadway will not have a significant impact on the environment.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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