Update

Interstate 580 Westbound to Interstate 80 Eastbound Connector Bus Lane

Part of the Bay Bridge Forward commute initiative, the Interstate 580 Westbound to Interstate 80 Eastbound Connector Bus Lane is one of several projects that aim to improve traffic congestion for the Interstate 80 (I-80) corridor between the Carquinez Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

Overview

The Interstate 80 (I-80) Bus-on-Shoulder Feasibility Analysis assessed the feasibility of pursuing bus-on-shoulder or bus lane segments on or connecting to I-80, and identified potential segments to move into project development.

One of the segments moving forward is the Interstate 580 (I-580) westbound to I-80 eastbound Connector Bus Lane. This project would construct a bus-only lane by reducing the existing right and left shoulders on the westbound I-580 to eastbound I-80 direct connector ramp. The project aims to:

  • Reduce bus delays;
  • Provide travel time reliability for buses; and
  • Encourage the use of public transit in this congested segment.

Project Schedule

I-580 Westbound to I-80 Eastbound Connector Bus Lane Schedule.
Project Milestone Estimated Completion Date
Feasibility Analysis Completed Summer 2025
Project Initiation Document (PID) 2026
Project Approval & Environmental Document 2027
Final Design 2027
Construction 2029
Project Map

View the Interstate 80 Design Alternative Assessment (DAA) & Related Projects map.

View a PDF of the map.
Snapshot of the Bay Bridge Forward Project 6: Interstate 80 Design Alternative Assessment (DAA) & Related Projects project area map.

Staff Contact

Michelle Go
Phone: 415-778-6649
Email: mgo@bayareametro.gov