The Countywide Transportation Plan envisions the future of transportation in Alameda County

The 2026 Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP), approved by the Commission in October 2026, is the culmination of almost three years of community and stakeholder discussions, technical analysis, and policy development on a shared vision of the future of transportation in Alameda County. The plan identifies projects, programs, and concrete actions that support local, countywide, and regional priorities necessary to achieve that vision.

The CTP identifies a long-term list of projects and programs across Alameda County

The 2026 CTP includes a list of more than 400 projects and programs that reflect local, countywide, and regional priorities. Alameda CTC developed and refined the list in close collaboration with Alameda County partner agencies including the 14 cities and seven transit agencies throughout the county. The list represents approximately $64 billion in transportation needs across major infrastructure projects, ongoing programs, and smaller bundles of improvements.

These projects and programs cover a wide range of transportation needs such as improving streets, trails, transit, bridges, and freeways, modernizing freight facilities, and upgrading transportation technology. They also include infrastructure repairs, efforts to address climate risks, cleaner transportation options, and programs that help people get around without driving, including access to transit and paratransit.

The 2026 CTP will feed into Plan Bay Area 2060, which identifies projects and programs that will qualify for federal, state, and regional funding. These funding sources support delivery and implementation of the projects and programs recommended in the CTP.

The CTP provides a framework for implementing the plan’s goals

The 2026 CTP’s implementation plan highlights projects that support the CTP’s goals and local priorities identified in partnership with local agencies. It also includes 24 strategies and 32 actions that Alameda CTC will use to advance the CTP. These strategies provide direction to advance planning, policy, and project delivery across Alameda County over the near-term and mid-term. Together, these elements provide a framework for moving from planning to delivery.

The CTP recognizes that implementation will require continued investment and coordination. Because transportation needs exceed available funding, Alameda CTC will prioritize projects and programs that advance the CTP’s goals while continuing to pursue additional funding and collaboration with local partners.

Engaging communities and building partnerships

2026 CTP recommendations are grounded in direct input from community members, local agencies, public committees, and the Commission throughout development of the 2026 CTP. This included more than 21 community events, 46 meetings and more than 6,000 interactions in five languages. Methods and audiences reached are described in more detail in the Final CTP Community Outreach Report (coming soon).

Alameda CTC also worked with 25 jurisdictions and agencies across Alameda County to understand transportation needs and priorities. Their input helped shape the plan’s goals, project and program list, and identify ways Alameda CTC could support local transportation improvements.

During the earliest stages of plan development, Alameda CTC reached out to over 500 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and met with approximately 40 to shape the plan and its community engagement approach. To strengthen these partnerships, Alameda CTC formed the CTP Working Group to directly advise on engagement and plan elements.

Between 2025 and 2026, ten organizations met regularly as part of the CTP Working Group. CBO representatives were compensated for their time and shared ideas on reaching diverse communities, making materials more accessible, and partnering at events to raise awareness of the CTP. Participating organizations include:

The CTP identifies transportation needs across Alameda County

Through community engagement and technical analysis, the 2026 CTP identifies priority transportation needs across Alameda County. Input from residents, partner agencies, and stakeholders helped shape the following seven priorities, which inform the projects, programs, and strategies in the final CTP:

• Improve Equitable Access to Transit and Destinations
• Reduce Speeding
• Protect Vulnerable Road Users
• Invest in Public Spaces
• Maintain the Existing System
• Plan for a Resilient Future
• Deliver Infrastructure for All Road Users