Moraga Avenue pedestrian safety project

Summary: This project will make pedestrian safety improvements to the intersections of Moraga Avenue with Ramona Avenue, Monticello Avenue, and Mesa Avenue.

Status

• Pre-construction

Why this project?

The Mesa/Moraga intersection was identified as the highest priority location for pedestrian safety enhancements citywide in the City's 2021 Safer Streets Plan, which prioritized intersections were prioritized based on proximity to a school, being on an arterial street, and being part of a bike/bus route.

Moraga Avenue is one of few arterial roadways within the City of Piedmont eligible for regional transportation funding.

The planned improvements incorporated data-supported best practices in pedestrian safety.

Project Description

This project will install:

• bulb-outs and high visibility crosswalk striping at the intersection of Ramona & Moraga

• a landscaped pedestrian refuse island and high visibility crosswalk striping at the intersection of Monticello & Moraga

• bulb-out and flashing beacons at the intersection of Mesa & Moraga. At this intersection, the crosswalk will also be re-positioned for improved visibility

History

• 2024: City applies for an Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) grant to fund pedestrian safety improvements on Moraga Avenue
• 2025: ACTC awards City $748,000 in grant funding to support design and construction.
• 2025-2026: Project design

Documents & Meetings

• October 7, 2024: City Council authorizes applying for ACTC grant funds to support Moraga Avenue Pedestrian Safety project: Staff Report
• August 18, 2025: City Council acceptance of grant funding: Staff Report
• Piedmont Safer Streets Plan

Contact:

• Rich Cunningham, Interim Public Works Director: [email protected]