San Leandro Greenway Construction Begins
New bike and pedestrian paths will soon offer San Leandro commuters improved access to regional transit hubs.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Hiking
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Officials have officially broken ground on a 3.5-mile segment of the East Bay Greenway in San Leandro. The project is part of a larger 16-mile corridor that will provide new bike and pedestrian access between Lake Merritt BART and areas reaching into Ashland.
Why it matters
This infrastructure project improves local active transit options by connecting residents to seven BART stations, schools, and major business districts. The development aims to create safer travel routes for walkers and cyclists across the East Bay region.
The project is a multi-agency infrastructure effort spanning a 16-mile corridor with a $200 million budget. While this 3.5-mile segment is now underway, the final timeline for connecting the full path across all seven BART stations remains under investigation.
The players
Alameda County Transportation Commission
A public agency that plans and funds regional transportation infrastructure and transit improvements.
Caltrans
The state department responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of California's highway system.
The details
The new greenway segment features protected bike lanes designed to separate cyclists from vehicular traffic along San Leandro Boulevard. Engineers have also incorporated protected islands at select intersections to further enhance safety for pedestrians and bike commuters. This path is intended to serve as a core link in a transit network connecting regional business hubs and schools.
Timeline
Ground-breaking for the new segment occurred on October 14, 2026.
Design work for the second phase is scheduled for completion in spring 2027.
Health Landscape
The East Bay Greenway project serves as a major expansion of regional active transit connectivity, mirroring broader efforts to integrate municipal bike infrastructure with regional rail. This ground-breaking marks a concrete advancement in the long-planned development of this transit-focused Greenway network.
Residents gain a new, safer option for integrating physical activity into their daily commute or weekend routines. You can discuss the safety features of these new lanes with local transit planners if you have specific concerns about navigation near your school or workplace.
The takeaway
The addition of protected lanes significantly improves the safety profile for those choosing to bike or walk to nearby transit hubs. When using new infrastructure, it is a good habit to scout the route during off-peak hours to familiarize yourself with new intersection patterns.
Further reading
For more on local path developments, see our coverage in Hiking.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Streetsblog San Francisco.
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