Detailed Project List - SAFER Alameda Act

Measure L on the November 2026 Ballot

The categories of capital improvement projects presented on the following list provide the municipal improvement projects authorized to be financed with voter-approved bond proceeds. Specific examples of projects included on this list are not intended to limit the types of projects described and authorized by this measure. The order in which particular projects are listed is not intended to suggest priority for funding or completion, and itemization of projects in the list below does not guarantee that all such projects will be undertaken. Project priorities will be determined by the City Council. The ability of the City to undertake and complete the listed projects is subject to numerous variables including the adequacy and availability of sufficient funding sources. The City is unable to anticipate all unforeseen circumstances which may prevent some of the projects listed below from being undertaken or completed.

The following categories of capital improvement projects are authorized:

Preventing Flooding and Combating Sea-Level Rise
Examples include the following capital improvement projects:

  • Levees, sea walls, flood walls, ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions to
    mitigate shoreline flooding from sea level rise
  • Stormwater detention basins to expand stormwater storage capacity
  • Replacement of storm drain pipes and culverts, and drainage improvements to reduce
    surface flooding
  • Storm pump station upgrades

Preparing for Earthquakes and Emergencies
Examples include the following capital improvement projects:

  • Fire Stations 1, 2 and 4 earthquake retrofits and other safety-related improvements
  • Structural improvements to the Alameda Police Department and improvements to
    optimize the use of existing, including construction of an evidence storage room

Maintaining Rapid Response to Fires, Accidents, and Medical Emergencies
Examples include the following capital improvement projects:

  • Construct new Fire Station 5 on the West End of Alameda, including the relocation and
    consolidation of Fire Admin, Fire Prevention, Emergency Medical Services at the new
    site
  • Relocate and build Fleet Services Maintenance Facility, possibly as part of shared Civic
    Facility including other municipal operations, and charging infrastructure for the fleet

Repairing Potholes and Keeping Streets Safe and Accessible
Examples include the following capital improvement projects:

  • Paving streets and repairing potholes
  • Sidewalk and park ADA improvements
  • Traffic signal upgrades to improve traffic flow and limit congestion
  • Street safety improvements to reduce crashes and improve traffic at intersections

Keeping Pollution Out of the Bay
Examples include the following capital improvement projects:

  • Storm system upgrades that may include trash capture, pollution control, green
    infrastructure and other related improvement

 

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