As Alameda County enters the second decade of Measure BB, the voter-approved transportation measure continues to drive investments that improve mobility, access, and safety. Over 70 percent of voters approved the one-cent sales tax, which secured an important and reliable funding stream for delivering capital projects for all modes of transportation; life-line programs for older adults, people with disabilities and students; and funding for local jurisdictions to use for transportation purposes. Since Measure BB was approved in 2014, Alameda CTC has allocated and responsibly stewarded more than $1.10 billion for transportation improvements.
Now one-third of the way through the measure’s 30-year duration, these investments support projects and programs for residents, workers, and visitors, demonstrating how sales tax dollars help build more vibrant, connected, and livable communities—and more is to come.
To celebrate a decade of Measure BB, the Commission is highlighting key achievements across four areas of impact: Safety, Access, Mobility, and Economic Vitality. Read on to learn more about how Alameda County is “Better Because of Measure BB.”
Safety is Better Because of Measure BB
Safety is a top priority for Alameda CTC. Over the past decade, Alameda CTC has delivered projects that enhance safety for all travelers. One such recent example is State Route 84/Interstate 680 Interchange Improvement Project, which was completed earlier in 2025 to reduce collision risks and improve traffic flow.
In addition to major construction projects, Measure BB also supports long-term safety education and community engagement. The Safe Routes to Schools program teaches traffic safety and encourages active, healthy commutes for students and families. Established in 2017, the program combines safety education with planning and infrastructure support around schools and now reaches nearly 300 schools in Alameda County.
These project and program investments are reinforced by countywide safety policies. Alameda CTC understands that no one should lose their life or experience life-altering injuries while traveling on streets in Alameda County. Alameda CTC prioritizes funding projects that are consistent with the Commission’s All Ages and Abilities Policy and Design Expectations, advancing safety for vulnerable users by setting high-quality bikeways standards for the Countywide Bikeways Network.
Access is Better Because of Measure BB
Measure BB has made transportation in Alameda County more accessible and inclusive. Programs funded through the measure including the Student Transit Pass Program, Safe Routes to School and Paratransit services help remove transportation-related barriers and increase access to key destinations and essential services, particularly for historically underserved populations.
The Student Transit Pass offers eligible middle- and high-school students in Alameda County a Youth Clipper card loaded with unlimited free rides on local buses (AC Transit, Union City Transit, or Wheels), plus 50% off fares on BART and discounts on other Bay Area transit systems. What began as a pilot in 2016 has grown dramatically: as of the 2024‑25 school year, every eligible school in Alameda County participates, with over 31,500 students at 161 schools riding nearly 2.2 million times using the pass.
Measure BB also expands access through Paratransit services, which provide almost 308,000 trips annually for older adults and people with disabilities, enabling independence and access to medical appointments, shopping, and daily necessities—along with meal delivery partnerships with organizations like Meals on Wheels.
Since 2015, Measure BB has strengthened access countywide by investing $67.4 million in bicycle/pedestrian efforts, and $202.2 million in paratransit through Direct Local Distribution funding that flows directly to partner agencies. On top of this, Alameda CTC awards additional funding through competitive calls for projects, further offering resources to improve the transportation system and support access.
These Measure BB investments help build a transportation network that works for people of all ages and abilities, strengthening connectivity and opportunity across Alameda County.
Mobility is Better Because of Measure BB
Measure BB also delivers transportation improvements that make travel more efficient, reliable, and better connected. Investments in major corridors and transit systems help people move across the county quickly and reliably. A key example is the East Bay Greenway, which is being delivered in phases and improves bicycle and pedestrian safety and connectivity to BART stations and major activity centers. An initial segment, a half-mile bicycle and pedestrian path connecting Coliseum BART and 85th Ave in Oakland, was completed in 2015 and additional phases are in development to eventually provide high-quality bicycle and pedestrian facilities connecting communities over a 16-mile span through Oakland, San Leandro and Hayward. Measure BB has also improved travel for motorists through investments in major corridors. Alameda CTC’s express-lanes program provides travelers with a more reliable trip option on I-580 and I-680, supported by electronic tolling to keep traffic flowing. Continued improvements, such as the I-80 SMART Corridor Project (completed in 2016) and the I-680 Express Lanes Projects (currently underway), enhance travel time reliability for motorists across Alameda County.
Additional examples of completed capital projects include:
- Gilman Interchange Improvement Project (Gilman Street Interchange) (completed 2024)
- FITS – Freight Intelligent Transportation System (completed 2023)
- I-880 North Safety & Operational Improvements in Oakland (completed 2022)
- State Route 84 Expressway South Segment (completed 2019)
Please see additional projects currently under development here to see how Measure BB is continuing to strengthen the county’s transportation system at every level.
Economic Vitality is Better Because of Measure BB
Measure BB has strengthened Alameda County’s economic vitality by ensuring that transportation investments create jobs, advance efficient goods movement, and deliver direct benefits to local businesses and regional commerce. The Commission’s most recently audited financials show that during the audited fiscal year, the agency delivered $405 million in transportation improvements that create jobs, enhance mobility, and enrich communities.
Through the Local Business Contract Equity (LBCE) Program, Alameda CTC has awarded nearly $700 million to local firms since 2014— supporting jobs, expanding contracting opportunities, and keeping transportation dollars within the county. This includes awarding $68.7 million in agreements to 117 newly certified firms as local businesses in the past year. The program helps small businesses grow their capacity, become even more competitive for future contracting opportunities, and return dollars back to the communities that made Measure BB possible.
These local business benefits are complemented by investments that strengthen regional goods movement. Measure BB also underpins the infrastructure that drives the region’s goods-movement economy. Completed in 2023, the Freight Intelligent Transportation System (FITS) at the Port of Oakland is one example of how Measure BB funding enhances freight efficiency, reduces truck congestion, and supports smoother supply-chain operations. These examples show how a strong, well-managed transportation system fuels a stronger economy—supporting local businesses, improving the flow of goods, and contributing to a more prosperous Alameda County.
Outstanding fiscal stewardship is what allows Alameda CTC to deliver these economic benefits. This work is strengthened by Alameda CTC’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and strategic governance. Earlier this year, the Commission earned its 12th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, demonstrating responsible stewardship of public funds, transparency and accountability. By combining smart governance and cost-saving measures, Alameda CTC ensures that every Measure BB dollar maximizes public benefit, supports local businesses, and sustains economic growth across Alameda County.
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Helps students and families travel to and from school more safely.
Expand access by connecting older adults and people with disabilities to essential services and community resources.
Improve mobility by giving travelers faster, more reliable trips across Alameda County.
The Local Business Contract Equity program
Advances economic vitality by investing in local and small businesses.
