Hayward Bypass

Don't Bulldoze People's Homes 
for a Freeway!

Tell ACTA NOT to Appeal the Court's ruling on the "Hayward Bypass" 
The devastating "Hayward Bypass" is proposed by Caltrans. But this new freeway bulldozed through neighborhoods and open space is on its last legs. An Alameda County Judge has ruled that the Alameda County Transportation Authority (ACTA) may not spend money on the project because it is not the project voters approved in 1986. But the ACTA Board may appeal the ruling, and a few ACTA Board members hold the key votes. 
What's Wrong with the Hayward Bypass
The Coalition opposes this new highway because it destroys over 300 homes, and evicts low- and moderate-income tenants who would probably move east for affordable housing, further congesting the corridor. 
Land reserved for the highway could be used for 3000 new homes -- much-needed affordable, market-rate housing. 
The cost of this highway would force to go unfunded commuter buses, local shuttles, road improvements, and other such needed transportation projects. 
While this project remains in court, traffic conditions in the central county worsen. 
This "Bypass" divides a neighborhood, destroys open space, and displaces community resources. 
ACTA's Decision - 
A move forward, or more legal delays?
The ACTA Board had voted on whether to appeal, on February 28th, 2002, ACTA's last meeting before the deadline for filing an appeal. On March 8, 2002, ACTA decided whether to:
Appeal the decision and waste more taxpayer money and time, OR 
Negotiate a settlement to pursue alternative transportation projects and housing possibilities, providing traffic relief and mobility now instead of years in the future. 
What You Can Do
Tell these ACTA Board members to VOTE AGAINST the appeal and for better transportation and housing solutions:
Supervisor Keith Carson , ph (510) 272-6695, fax (510) 271-5151 
Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker , ph (510) 272-6693, fax (510) 268-8004 
Supervisor Scott Haggerty , ph (510) 272-6691, fax (510) 208-3910 
Address for all Supervisors is: 1221 Oak Street #536, Oakland CA 94612
Oakland Councilmember (At Large) Henry Chang, ph (510) 238-7082, fax (510) 238-6938. Address: One Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland CA 94612
San Leandro Mayor Shelia Young, ph (510) 577-3355, fax (510) 577-3340 Address: 835 East 14th Street, San Leandro CA 94577 
Speak out at the next ACTA Board meeting: 
Thursday, February 28th, 2pm, in the BART Board room 
800 Madison Street, 2nd floor (just above Lake Merritt BART station) 
See the Coalition's letter to ACTA Board members for a sample letter. 

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