Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Union City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in roads
I Street At-Grade Crossing Closure Engineering
The city was set to approve more engineering money to close the I Street rail crossing, which supports a new pedestrian crossing at BART. That's a safety improvement near the station neighbors use daily.
Traffic Safety Grant for Extra Enforcement
The city finished its annual pavement program, is improving Dyer and Arizona Streets with bike lanes, converting 4,000+ streetlights to LED, building the BART station east entrance, and planning the Quarry Lake Parkway and a 2027 bus lane pilot on Alvarado-Niles Road.
Arizona Street Bike Boulevard construction
The council was scheduled to award a $491,698 construction contract to Pavement Coatings Company for a new bike boulevard on Arizona Street, with a total construction budget of $540,868. This would create a safer route for cyclists and pedestrians in the area.
At-grade pedestrian crossing at BART
An additional $70,104 was scheduled to go to HDR for engineering on the long-planned pedestrian crossing at the BART station, bringing the total contract to $961,727. The crossing aims to make station access safer for walkers.
Dyer Street Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 2
The council was scheduled to award a $641,564 construction contract to McKim Corporation to repave Dyer Street. Residents who use Dyer Street should expect smoother pavement once work is done.
Alvarado-Niles Road Part-Time Transit Lane Pilot
Two items would advance design and funding for a part-time transit lane pilot on Alvarado-Niles Road, including a $325,001 design contract addition and a $41,208 funding swap. This could change traffic patterns on one of the city's busiest corridors.
Route 84 Excess Properties Purchase Agreement Amendment
The Council was asked to let the City Manager sign a first amendment to the 2019 purchase and sale agreement with Caltrans for the Route 84 excess properties, connected to the Quarry Lakes Parkway Phase 2 project.
Transit Short Range Transit Plan consulting contract
New bus schedules were set to take effect August 8, 2026. Riders should check whether their route times change.
State audit of East Bay transit agencies
The council was scheduled to receive a report on State Audit 2025-120 covering East Bay transit agencies.
Local transportation funding (Measure BB and SB 1)
Measure BB sales-tax dollars and SB 1 gas-tax money fund local street and road projects. The council was set to approve the FY 2026-27 project list and long-term funding agreements with the county transportation commission.