Summary
Public commenters urged the city to convert downtown one-way streets back to two-way and rethink the freeway loop, arguing downtown feels like a pass-through. Professor Sherman Lewis presented a traffic circle concept for Foothill/Mission/Jackson with underground pedestrian crossings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown; any redesign of downtown streets or the loop would require significant study and capital funding.
Downtown businesses and residents if traffic patterns become more welcoming.
Through commuters may face more congestion, and some cut-through traffic could shift into neighborhoods.
Mentions & discussions (5)
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Image The City of Hayward is inviting community members to participate in a special three-day, hands-on workshop to address traffic safety challenges and enhance opportunities for walking, biking, use of pub...
City Council — June 2, 2026
The one-way Loop downtown sees a crash every 11 days and two deaths already this year. Staff recommends the 'Civic Avenue' plan — two-way streets, protected bike lanes, and a Foothill median — with more outreach and design work ahead. No construction funding exists yet.
Planning Commission — March 26, 2026
Following recent horrific traffic accidents, the city is discussing safer crosswalks and a crisis response team to respond when serious crashes occur.
City Council — March 17, 2026
Public commenters urged the city to convert downtown one-way streets back to two-way and rethink the freeway loop, arguing downtown feels like a pass-through. Professor Sherman Lewis presented a traffic circle concept for Foothill/Mission/Jackson with underground pedestrian crossings.
Planning Commission — March 12, 2026
A Hayward Hills resident who e-bikes to work urged the city to finish what it plans — citing the canceled Hayward Boulevard safety project and the lack of safe routes to school. Commissioners echoed support for traffic calming after recent pedestrian deaths.
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