Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter VIII — TRAFFIC, MOTOR VEHICLES AND ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES
Alameda Municipal Code § 8-21 Crosswalks
Alameda Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Alameda
Cite as: Alameda Municipal Code § 8-21 · Text as of 2026-10-04
8-21.1 - Establishment and Marking of Crosswalks or Pedestrian Lanes.¶
a. The Public Works Director is hereby authorized, based upon what generally accepted transportation engineering and planning standards indicate for the safety or adequate flow of all modes of transportation and pedestrians, to cause markers or lines to be placed and maintained along the boundary lines of crosswalks or pedestrian lanes at all such street intersections and other points where in his/her judgment there is a need.
b. Except at intersections, no crosswalk shall be established in any block which is less than four hundred (400″) feet in length. In blocks of greater length, no more than one (1) additional crosswalk shall be established, and such crosswalk shall be located, as nearly as practicable, at mid block.
(Ord. No. 535 N.S. § 17-281; Ord. No. 1098 N.S.; Ord. No. 2881 § 12; Ord. No. 2973 N.S. § 15)
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