Public Works Standards, Guidelines and Resource

You can find guidelines and technical information about engineering and construction projects here.

City of Oakland Guidelines & Standards

• ADA Standards for Accessible Design(PDF, 3MB)
• ADA Standard Details & Plans for the Public Right-of-Way(PDF, 2MB)
• Curb Ramp & Sidewalk Requirements When Resurfacing(PDF, 2MB)
• Guidelines for Areas of Sport Activity & Skate Park Design(PDF, 2MB)
• Standard Details for Public Works Construction
• Bicycle Facility Design Guidelines
• Sewer Design Standards(PDF, 516KB)
• Storm Drainage Design Standards
• Street Design Guidelines(PDF, 166KB)
• Crosswalk Policy 2011(PDF, 161KB)
• Street Excavation Rules(PDF, 1MB)
• Street Light Design Manual(PDF, 4MB)

Transportation Reports, Studies & Plans

Area Transportation Plans

• Revive Chinatown Community Transportation Plan, Final Report(PDF, 2MB) (2004)
• Fruitvale Alive Community Transportation Plan, Final Report(PDF, 8MB) (2005)
• Park Street Triangle Traffic Study
  • Park Street Triangle Traffic Study, Final Report(PDF, 2MB) (2005)
  • Park Street Triangle Traffic Study, Revised Final Report(PDF, 2MB) (2006)
  • Park Street Triangle Concept Drawing(PDF, 392KB) (2006)
• West Oakland Community-Based Transportation Plan(PDF, 3MB) (2006)
• Central and East Oakland Community-Based Transportation Plan(PDF, 8MB) (2007)
• Harrison Street/Oakland Avenue, Traffic Calming Study Project, Final Report(PDF, 6MB) (2007)
• Harrison Street/Oakland Avenue Community Transportation Plan(PDF, 6MB) (2010)
• LAMMPS Community Based Transportation Plan (2010)
• Caldecott Tunnel Settlement: Projects List(PDF, 157KB) (2011)
• For plans led by the Community & Economic Development Planning Division, see Neighborhood & Area Plans

Citywide Transportation Plans & Policies

• ADA Curb Ramp Transition Plan (2009)
• Resolution Declaring the City of Oakland's Support of Public Transit & Other Alternatives to Single-Occupant Vehicles (aka Oakland's Transit First Policy), 73036 CMS(PDF, 187KB) (1996)
• Resolution Adopting a Complete Streets Policy to Further Ensure that Oakland Streets Provide Safe and Convenient Travel Options for All Users, 84204 CMS(PDF, 79KB) (2013)
• General Plan, Land Use & Transportation Element (1998)
• Pedestrian Master Plan(PDF, 6MB) (2002)
• Citywide ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Strategic Report(PDF, 7MB) (2014)
• Bicycle Master Plan (2007)
• Citywide Parking Principles: Report & Supplemental Report to City Council (2009)
• Conformance Standards for the East Bay Bus Rapid Transit Project(PDF, 355KB) (2013)

Transportation Reports & Studies

• Redwood Road & 35th Avenue Traffic Study(PDF, 2MB)
• Ongoing Efforts to Improve Traffic Safety on Park Boulevard(PDF, 54KB)
• Upper Broadway Bike-Ped Improvement Project Draft Plans(PDF, 3MB)
• East Oakland Truck Route Assessment Report(PDF, 3MB)
• Park Boulevard Corridor Study - Evaluation of Pedestrian, Bicycle and School Safety