ALAMEDA, CA - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) recently secured $850,000 in federal Community Project Funding (CPF) for the Lincoln Avenue / Marshall Way / Pacific Avenue Corridor Improvement Project. This federal funding will support the creation of bike lanes, a roundabout, modernized traffic and pedestrian and bicycle signals, lighting and signage improvements, and more. These updates will improve safety and efficiency, across a major, three-mile stretch between Alameda Point and the East End of Alameda.

On Monday, the Congresswoman announced the funding alongside Mayor of Alameda Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and viewed a section of the project. As a member of the House Small Business Committee and a transit and disability justice advocate, Congresswoman Simon is committed to ensuring the cities in her district are safe and accessible.

This Community Project Funding (CPF) is a part of the $11.2 million dollars that Congresswoman Simon secured for 15 projects across the East Bay in Fiscal Year 2026. Each fiscal year, members of Congress can submit Community Project Funding requests for consideration with the House Committee on Appropriations.You can read about the 15 projects that Congresswoman Simon secured funding for in her first year here.

"Our families and neighbors deserve to safely and reliably reach work, school, and childcare whether they are on foot, on bike, or public transportation, that's why I am proud to announce $850,000 in federal funding for the City of Alameda to continue to upgrade and improve a major part of the city." said Congresswoman Simon. "Modernizing our streets not only keeps people safe by reducing traffic incidents, it also supports small businesses by increasing customer access and improves usage for seniors and members of the disability community by increasing mobility. I look forward to seeing the impact of this federal funding in Alameda."

"The Lincoln Avenue/Marshall Way/Pacific Avenue Corridor is one of Alameda's most important thoroughfares - connecting the West and East Ends of Alameda, lined with schools, parks, neighborhoods, and businesses, and served by public transit - but also one of Alameda's highest injury networks. We are thrilled that the $850,000 in Community Project Funding secured by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon will make this corridor safer, more accessible, and welcoming for all users," said Mayor Ashcraft.

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