About the Oakland Streetcar Plan
About the Plan
The Oakland Streetcar Plan explores the potential for a streetcar system as an engine of economic development and smart growth in Oakland, and offers a “road map” toward its successful implementation. This plan was created out of a nine month long independent study project at Stanford University and received $1,275 in research funding from the Stanford Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education. This plan consulted numerous public agencies and professional firms, but is an independent grassroots project and is not affiliated with the city of Oakland or any businesses or organizations.
The Oakland Streetcar Plan explores the potential for a streetcar system as an engine of economic development and smart growth in Oakland, and offers a “road map” toward its successful implementation. This plan was created out of a nine month long independent study project at Stanford University and received $1,275 in research funding from the Stanford Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education. This plan consulted numerous public agencies and professional firms, but is an independent grassroots project and is not affiliated with the city of Oakland or any businesses or organizations.
About the Author
Daniel Jacobson is a senior at Stanford University born and raised in Richmond, California. He has worked with HDR Inc., Calthorpe Associates, Livable City, Urban Ecology, the Donald P. McCullum Youth Court, and the Port of Oakland. He will graduate in 2012 with a B.A. in Urban Studies and a minor in Economics, and intends to pursue a career in transportation planning and urban design. His professional website can be viewed at www.danielaaronjacobson.com. Media Coverage
The Oakland Streetcar Plan has been featured in numerous news publications and media sources. See the "In the News" section. |  |
Streetcars in Other Cities
Streetcars are becoming increasingly common in cities across America. The following cities have streetcar systems built, under construction, or in planning: (view map)
Streetcars are becoming increasingly common in cities across America. The following cities have streetcar systems built, under construction, or in planning: (view map)
"The Oakland Streetcar could have more bang for the buck than
virtually any project we could do in Downtown Oakland."
―Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large
virtually any project we could do in Downtown Oakland."
―Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large
