Transportation + Land Use

The first section of Oakland's 2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan (ECAP) is Transportation + Land Use (TLU). Transportation accounts for two thirds of Oakland's local greenhouse gas emissions. The TLU Actions were developed with a vision that integrated land use and access to safe, reliable, low-cost, high-quality mobility options for every Oaklander will enable an equitable transition away from cars.

Read the Full ECAP(PDF, 60MB)

List of ECAP Action Items

This table shows the list of the Transportation + Land Use Action Items that are included in Oakland's 2030 ECAP. Each has its own lead department and implementation timeline.

ECAP Action Title	Lead Department	Status
TLU-1: Align All Planning Policies & Regulations with ECAP Goals & Priorities	Planning & Building Department	In Progress
TLU-2: Align Permit and Project Approvals with ECAP Priorities	Planning & Building Department	Major Progress
TLU-3: Take Action to Reduce and Prevent Displacement of Residents & Businesses	Economic & Workforce Development Department	In Progress
TLU-4: Abundant, Affordable, and Accessible Public Transit	Department of Transportation	Early Progress
TLU-5: Create a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan	Department of Transportation	Complete
TLU-6: Establish Temporary and Permanent Car-Free Areas	Planning & Building Department	Major Progress
TLU-7: Rethink Curb Space	Department of Transportation	Early Progress
TLU-8: Expand and Strengthen Transportation Demand Management Requirements	Planning & Building Department	Early Progress
TLU-9: Ensure Equitable and Clean New Mobility	Department of Transportation	In Progress
TLU-10: Expand Neighborhood Car Sharing	Department of Transportation	Early Progress

Plans + Reports

Review foundational planning documents and reports below.

• Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan
• Toward A Just Green Economy
• Department of Transportation's Strategic Plan – June 2022 Update
• Oakland Pedestrian Plan
• Oakland Bicycle Plan
• East Oakland Mobility Action Plan
• Grand Avenue Mobility Plan
• Oakland Preliminary Sea Level Rise Road Map(PDF, 5MB)

Projects + Programs

Learn about ongoing projects and available programs below.

• Electric Vehicles
• Shared Mobility Programs
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
• Oakland's Slow Streets & Essential Places
• Parklet Program
• East Oakland Transportation Resource Center

About

Transportation and land use policies are fundamental to how we live and move around in Oakland, and they directly influence each other. If housing is built far from jobs and basic services, residents are likely to drive more, increasing greenhouse gas emissions. If transit and safe, active mobility options (i.e. walking and biking) are inaccessible or unaffordable, cars will be the only option. Land use policy can contribute to inequities if designed or implemented poorly. Done right, it is one of the City's strongest tools for fighting climate change and supporting frontline communities.

For updates on ECAP implementation, visit the City's Sustainability page, where you'll find all ECAP topics and resources.