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Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: In the past 30 days, there have been no new news reports or agenda items specifically addressing traffic congestion. However, the Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E) has upcoming meetings scheduled in the next several months where traffic and congestion issues may be discussed. Current public information on recent developments related to traffic congestion is limited. 2) Concrete updates: - No news articles or reports on traffic congestion have been published in the last 30 days. - The Transportation and Environment Committee has meetings scheduled on November 30, 2025, and February 8, 2026. - No agenda items explicitly linked to traffic congestion have been posted for these meetings. - No new policy proposals or community initiatives related to traffic congestion have been announced recently. 3) What to watch next: - Monitor the Transportation and Environment Committee meetings on November 30, 2025, and February 8, 2026, for any discussion or action on traffic congestion. - Watch for new agenda items or public notices related to traffic and congestion issues in upcoming committee sessions. - Stay alert for any emerging news coverage or community feedback on local traffic conditions, as current evidence is limited.

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Agenda item: First Amendment to the Design Consultant Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Race Street/Parkmoor Avenue Safety Improvements Project.. City Council recently discussed this issue.

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NewsNBC Bay Area — San Jose
10/21/2026, 10:51:39 AM
San Jose has installed new speed cameras throughout the city to keep streets safer. Over the weekend, crews began installing automated speed enforcement cameras as part of a five-year pilot program authorized under a ne…
NewsBay City News / Local News Matters
10/19/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Automated speed safety cameras have reduced dangerous speeding by 84% at camera locations in San Francisco during the program’s first 18 months, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced last week, estimating the reduction amounts t…
NewsABC7 News Bay Area / KGO
10/19/2026, 3:25:56 AM
Drivers traveling through San Francisco this weekend were urged to allow extra time as a major Caltrans construction project shut down a portion of Highway 101 near Hospital Curve, creating significant traffic backups t…
NewsKRON4
10/6/2026, 4:03:11 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco transit officials are designating geofenced boundaries to limit autonomous taxi activity in and around Fleet Week this weekend. The San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency has posted…
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October 2026
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News
10/4/2026, 10:03:30 PM
(BCN) -- A motorcyclist in San Jose died Sunday after being involved in a traffic collision. The collision happened at about 11:45 a.m. in South San Jose, near McKean Road and Almaden Road, according…
September 2026
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2 meetings • 3 news items • 5 total
MeetingMeeting summary
9/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City Council's 2026-09-29 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-1003 the 10693 - SJC Terminal Elevator Replacement Project, 26-1004 Parking Meter and Garage Rates and Hours, 26-1021 Temporary Moratorium Related to Detention a…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City Council 2026-09-29 - Regular's 2026-09-29 agenda is scheduled to cover Affordable Housing Preference Policy: Pilot Assessment and Policy Update From: City Manager, FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, Grant Acceptanc…
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Alameda County Transportation Commission (Commission)
2026-07-23
6.5: Congestion Management Program: Summary of Alameda CTC’s Review and Comments on Environmental Documents and General Plan Amendments Update
Alameda County Transportation Commission (Commission)
2026-07-23
1: Allocate $20.0 million of 2014 Transportation Expenditure Plan Measure BB Congestion Relief, Local Bridge, Seismic Safety program (TEP-26) funds for the final design phase for the Project, including right of way, project management, plans
Alameda County Transportation Commission (Commission)
2026-07-23
1: Allocate $20.0 million of 2014 Transportation Expenditure Plan Measure BB Congestion Relief, Local Bridge, Seismic Safety program (TEP-26) funds for the final design phase for the Project, including right of way, project management, plans
Alameda County Transportation Commission (Commission)
2026-07-23
6.5: Congestion Management Program: Summary of Alameda CTC’s Review and Comments on Environmental Documents and General Plan Amendments Update
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Oakland Public Works & Transportation Committee
2026-07-14
9: Subject: City Response To 2025-2026 Alameda County Civil Grand Jury Report From: Office Of The City Administrator And Council President Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Council President To Submit A Response On Behalf Of The City Council To The 2025-2026 Alameda County Civil Grand Jury Report
Oakland Public Works & Transportation Committee
2026-07-14
6: Subject: $750,000 Bay Area Air Quality Management District Grant From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Accepting And Appropriating A Reimbursement Grant From The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Transportation Fund For Clean Air / Charge! Program In An Amount Not To Exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) For Eligible Costs Associated With The Installation Of Fifteen (15) Two-Port Direct Current Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, For A Total Of Thirty (30) Charging Ports, At The City’s Maintenance Service Center, 7101 Edgewater Drive, Oakland; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute The Grant Agreement And Related Documents; And (3) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Exemption Findings
Oakland Public Works & Transportation Committee
2026-07-14
8: Subject: REAP 2.0 HIT Funds For The West Oakland UBM Pilot From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Finalize And Execute A Purchase Agreement With The Metropolitan Transportation Commission, As Administrator Of The Clipper Regional Transit Fare-Payment Program, In An Amount Not To Exceed Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000), Using Previously Appropriated Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Higher Impact Transformative Grant Funds, To Purchase And Distribute Approximately 1,000 Prepaid Clipper Cards For The West Oakland Universal Basic Mobility Pilot; And Making Findings To Waive The City’s Formal Advertising, Competitive Bidding, And Request For Proposals/Qualifications
Oakland Public Works & Transportation Committee
2026-07-14
5: Subject: Municipal Facility Energy Assessments Professional Services Agreement Award From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Award And Execute A Professional Services Agreement With KW Engineering For Energy Assessment And Consulting Services In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars ($364,685) For The Municipal Facility Energy Assessments Project (No. 1008000), And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings

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