About San Antonio Station
Learn more about the project.
Why a new station?
Population growth and a thriving community demand it.
14th Avenue sits at a historically underserved transit corridor in the San Antonio district of East Oakland. Population in the area has increased dramatically, and residents need convenient access to the rest of the Bay Area.
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This three mile stretch between Lake Merritt and Fruitvale is predominantly low-income, transit-dependent, and among the most diversely and densely populated "urban" areas in the Bay Area. It's the second densest area in the East Bay without a BART station. And it happens to have tracks already running at grade right through it. The immediately surrounding neighborhoods include San Antonio, Clinton, Little Saigon, and the Highland Hospital area, among others. There may not be office towers, but there are lots of jobs, homes, and local transit connections.
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The distance between Lake Merritt and Fruitvale stations is the longest within Oakland. A new stop at 14th Ave./ San Antonio would connect with bus lines, and ease commuter traffic to and from the rest of the Bay Area.
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Why now?
Planning is underway.
Your voice needs to be heard!
Major transportation restructuring is underway by Bay Area transit agencies for system improvements to regional rail. This includes commuter, intercity, and high-speed rail lines.
Our goal is to prioritize the approval and construction of the San Antonio/ 14th Ave. infill station, that will serve BART and potentially other rail lines, such as Amtrak.
SHOWING THE NEED
Interactive Data Map
Data-driven equity, community-powered progress.
Our neighborhood deserves a future with accessible and affordable transportation. That's why we're advocating for the San Antonio Station.
This project isn't just about convenience; it's about equity.
Thanks to supporter Ruth Fatolitis, we now have a powerful data map showcasing the critical need for this station. This map visualizes key demographics, including transit reliance, income levels, and racial diversity. It paints a clear picture: our community is brimming with residents who would greatly benefit from improved public transportation access.
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Data from American Community Survey 5 year estimates (2022 tables), geospatial data is the 2022 Tiger file for California.
Thank you, Ruth!
How to use the maps:
High density of multi-family housing
Dense multifamily housing is a sweet spot for infill stations. More residents living close together means a higher ridership. Residents in multifamily units are also less likely to own cars, so a station offers a convenient alternative, reducing traffic and emissions.
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Building an infill station in a densely populated area with multifamily housing creates a win-win for residents, the environment, and economic growth
Equity and inclusion
The demographics speak for themselves. we are nearly 80% non-white and have been passed over by systems designed in the mid-century to transport residents of whiter suburbs to jobs in the city.
Equitable public transportation access helps right the wrongs of the past, and will bring economic, social, and environmental benefits for all.
First steps.
Oakland's support:
With the endorsement of our councilperson Nikki Bas, Oakland City Council, and the office of the mayor, project coordination with Alameda County can truly begin, and the station could take shape.
Business Case Study:
A business case study will help get agency buy-in buy showing the necessity of this station. We need someone to conduct and sponsor this study.
