Celebrate the Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project Completion on September 27!

UNION CITY, CA, September 12, 2025 - The City of Union City is excited to announce the completion of the Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project and invites the community to a ribbon cutting celebration on Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. The event will take place on Rocklin Drive and Union City Boulevard, nearby Delaine Eastin Elementary School.

The Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project spans approximately 2.4 miles, from Smith Street to the southern City limits, and represents a significant investment in safer, more accessible, and sustainable transportation for Union City residents. Enhancements include new protected bike lanes, upgraded traffic signals, reconfigured traffic lanes, and improved roadway design to ensure a safer experience for bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists alike. These upgrades also strengthen connectivity to neighborhood parks, schools, and regional trail networks, promoting healthier and greener travel options throughout the community.

Whether you're on bike, foot, skates, scooter, wheelchair, or anything in between, this is a great opportunity to celebrate safer streets and a more connected Union City. Come roll, stroll, or ride to this FREE, family-friendly event.

Event Details:

• When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Where: 34901 Eastin Drive, Union City, CA 94587

Celebration Highlights:

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Join City leaders, project partners, and community members as we officially celebrate the project completion.
• 1-Mile Ceremonial Community Ride - Walk, run, or bring a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates, scooter, tricycle, or even a unicycle to take part in a fun ride along Union City Boulevard.
• Local Businesses - Enjoy delicious bites and refreshments from local favorites.
• Local Organizations - Visit booths by various community groups for free information and resources.
• Other Activities - Enjoy activities for all ages and groups, from live music to a pop-up traffic garden for kids, to bike shows from local bike clubs!

The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to register here.

Road Closures and Detours:

To accommodate the celebration, the following road closures will be in effect on Saturday, September 27 from 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM:

• Union City Boulevard, between Dyer Street and Rocklin Drive
• Rocklin Drive, between Eastin Drive and Union City Boulevard

Please plan ahead and follow posted detour signs.

Bring your family and friends, and enjoy a day of celebration to help us kick off this exciting new chapter in Union City's efforts to create safer, more connected streets for all.

For more information, visit https://www.unioncity.org/ucbbikelanes.

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CONTACT:
City Manager's Office
510.675.3232 (Press 8)
[email protected]