OAKLAND, Calif. ( KRON ) – Oakland small business owners are concerned about a road project that would remove dozens of parking spaces.
The Oakland Department of Transportation is hoping to make Grand Avenue safer with a repaving project, but businesses along the corridor say more input is needed before moving ahead.
Grand Avenue is a busy corridor. Cars park in front of small businesses as cyclists make their way through the traffic.
OakDOT is proposing to improve safety along this road, but that includes getting rid of dozens of those parking spaces.
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“Our concern is that if they take away easy access to our businesses, it’s going to be a lot harder for our customers to be able to get to us,” said veterinarian Elizabeth MacDonald.
She says the proposed removal of 30-40 parking spots would make life difficult for her clients, especially those who are elderly and with pets that need extra care.
Her business Grand Lake Veterinary Hospital and the Grand Avenue Business Association have been asking for input to share with OakDOT.